Brevard College Men's Football

Title: Futures Head Coach/ Community Outreach   Phone: (515) 343-9635   Email: [email protected]   Alma Mater(s): Phoenix College/ Purdue   CAREER BACKGROUND: 2025 - Chaffey College Linebackers 2024 – Santiago High School Defensive Coordinator 2023 – Notre Dame High School Defensive Coordinator 2022 – 2019 Santiago High School Associate Head Coach/ Linebackers 2018 – Corona High  School Defensive Coordinator 2017 – NFL Bill Walsh Minority Internship 2016 – NFL Bill Walsh Minority Internship 2015 – 2013 McClintock High School Linebacker Coach 2012 – 2011  Tempe High School Defensive Coordinator 2011 – 1999 United States Marine Corps 1998 Purdue University 1997 Phoenix College Terrance Gant enters his first season at Brevard. Gant comes to BC from Southern California where he coached high school and junior college football since 2018. Before coaching in California, Coach Gant coached in Arizona. Throughout his time coaching he has also been part of Bill Walsh Minority Internship, Phil Savage Scouting Course (NY Jets), and the Scouting Academy. Coach Gant served in the United States Marine Corps. He was an infantryman deploying to Iraq three times and Afghanistan two times. His personal awards include Navy & Marine Corps Commendation Medal w/ Combat V, Navy Achievement Medal w/ Combat V, 3x Good Conduct Medals, Iraq/Afghanistan Campaign Medals, among others. Coach Gant was born in Indianapolis, Indiana to Marice Gant, and was raised with 2 younger siblings. Gant attended McClintock High School where he lettered in football, basketball and track.  

The hiring of Bill Khayat ushered in an era of unprecedented success in the annals of Brevard College football, transforming the Tornados from perennial also-rans to present-day power players. As a first-time head coach, as well as the offensive coordinator and tight ends coach, he took over a program in late January of 2017 that had only one winning season in its entire NCAA history. Saddled with a returning roster of just 17 players at the start of spring practice and with not much hope to even field a team, he achieved swift and extraordinary success against challenging odds. By the end of his third season, Khayat posted a stunning .800 winning percentage along with a bowl invitation and victory. At the completion of his fourth season and another .800 winning percentage, the Tornados were the reigning USA South Western Division Co-Champions garnering a national ranking of 15 from D3 in the Huddle. Fueled by this remarkable upward trajectory and rewriting of the record books, the 2021 training camp roster expanded to 143, reflecting the exponential interest in the program. Before season five came to a close, Khayat would become the winningest coach in Brevard history. Season six saw the ever-growing interest in the program result in enough players for the creation of a junior varsity squad. The year culminated in the Brevard Tornados’ inclusion in the NC Football News “Best in State” Power Rankings headlining the top twelve college programs in North Carolina regardless of division. Season seven continued in an established pattern of excellence as a fifth consecutive winning season was attained with a superb 23-9 record in conference play history. At the end of season eight, USA South statistics displayed the dominance of the Tornados’ performance. As a team and/or individually, the 2024 squad (5-2) garnered numerous number one and number two conference rankings in offensive, defensive, and special teams’ categories. The original roster of 17 fades in memory as the strength and success of Coach Khayat’s program continues to generate enthusiastic interest. A current roster of 261, representing an astounding 1435.9% increase in personnel, is projected to report for pre-season training in August.   2024 – Another winning conference record is in the books, with the Tornados establishing a new standard for the concept of a successful balanced attack. Some of the USA South’s highlights that Nado fans were treated to included: the conference’s number one Offense in scoring, rushing and offensive efficiency; the season’s highest scoring game; the top four game highs for passing TDs; a Defense anchored by the Defensive Player of the Year who ranked number one in sacks, forced fumbles, and tackles for loss. The Tornados also fielded the leader in interceptions, and the longest return. To complete an impressive trifecta, Special Teams contributed with a number one ranking in PATs, kickoff returns, and net yds per punt, including the longest punt return of the season, and the most kicking points scored in a single game. Five players earned bids to play in post-season bowl games, and four players earned five spots on the D3 Football.com’s All-region 3 team. The “student” part of student-athlete also set records. Besting last year’s totals, five players were named to the NFF Hampshire Honor Society and four were chosen to the CSC Football Academic All-District team. 2023 - Academically, the Tornados set a school record with the selection of four team members to the prestigious National Football Foundation Hampshire Honor Society. Athletically, the program continued to prosper. In addition to his role as head coach and offensive coordinator, Khayat took on the task of coaching the wide receivers, and at season’s end Brevard claimed the top spot among the USA South receiving corps. Success on the field was spearheaded not only by the leading receiver in the conference but also by the second leading rusher, a three-time Special Teams D3 Player of the Week, and record setting defensive players. With this balanced, productive style of play, the Tornados afforded Nado Nation an entertaining and explosive 5-2 conference season, which included a victorious triple overtime thriller. 2022 – Khayat’s Tornados finished with their fourth consecutive season without a losing record, posting a 27-15 record versus all D-III opponents and only 11 losses in 5 years in the USA South. Individual academic and athletic recognition were plentiful with selections to the prestigious NFF Hampshire Honor Society, CSC Academic All-District, 1st and 2nd Team All-Conference, as well as numerous Players of the Week representing offense, defense, and special teams.   2021 – During the fall season, the Tornados under Khayat’s leadership recommenced on their path of excellence. Accolades in all phases of the game, both in conference and nationally, continued making their entry into the program’s record books. A dominant defense led the USA South in many statistical categories and also ranked in the top five in the country in multiple categories. By season’s end Khayat posted a triad of history-making accomplishments: He became Brevard’s all-time winningest coach, guided the Tornados to an unparalleled three consecutive winning seasons, and finished the season with a best-ever record of conference wins (6-2). Ten players won USA South Conference postseason awards, including the Defensive Player of the Year, with five selected to the First Team. The Tornados added seven more, representing all phases of the game, to the ranks of Division III Players of the Week for a total of twenty such national awards garnered by Brevard since becoming eligible in 2017. CoSIDA Academic All-District First Team and Preseason All-American Second Team selections were also an elite recognition of the 2021 Tornado squad.    2020 – The Covid-delayed season moved to the spring of 2021. Always a keen judge of his players’ talents, Khayat had converted last season’s starting quarterback to a tight end/H-back who subsequently scored three touchdowns in a conference game and was named D3.com’s Tight End of the Week. Injury necessitated a change to this newly revamped offense in the second game of the season and now featured a third string freshman quarterback who in his first two games was awarded consecutive Offensive Rookie of the Week honors. Another injury at the position forced a change yet again. Undaunted, the Tornados finished the schedule without a loss and tallied 44 points in the last conference game. In the two games played at home, Khayat called an offense that scored 71 points to 17 against conference opponents, and with a consecutive .800 winning percentage produced the first back-to-back winning seasons in school history. Brevard’s win/loss record since November of 2018 stands at 14-3.   Accolades both in conference and nationally continued in historic numbers in all phases of game, including a D3 Football.com All-American and All-Region selection and ten Team of the Week honorees. Ten players were also named to the USA South Conference Football All-West Division along with the two-time USA South Offensive Rookie of the Week, a Defensive Rookie of the Week, and a Defensive Player of the week. Exceptional academic recognition was awarded as well. Twelve players were named USA South Academic All-Conference, two to the CoSIDA Academic All-District Team, and three to the prestigious National Football Foundation Hampshire Honor Society.   In their first year of eligibility to contend for the conference title and statistically dominant in their division, the Tornados were eliminated from play by a controversial last-minute decision in which a coin toss decided the participating team. Nonetheless, Brevard posted more wins overall at the final tally than the eventual title holder, and the number 15 ranking by D3 In the Huddle was 10 places higher than the conference winner. A dominating defense ranked tenth nationally. Named Co-Champions of the USA South Western Division, it was the first postseason title in Brevard history.   2019 – In three short seasons, Khayat not only took a program that had languished in the loser’s column for a decade to the winner’s column but also to the realization of a dream held by all teams—an invitation to play in a bowl game—and better yet, deliver a victory.   Picked to finish sixth in the USA South preseason poll, the Tornados finished in second place after posting a historic record setting season. Their 8-2 finish was the most single season wins in the NCAA era. An .800 winning percentage was best in history. Most conference wins and wins on the road were posted as well.   As in previous seasons, players excelled in all phases of the game with six chosen as USA South Players of the Week, five selected for conference post-season honors, and four selected to D3 Football.com’s National Team of the Week. Nineteen interceptions tied for third in all of NCAA Division III and set a school record as did 23 turnovers, 105 points allowed, and 11.7 points-per-game allowed. The four touchdowns scored on defense tied for the lead in the USA South.   The season finale featured a berth in the ECAC Scotty Whitelaw Bowl versus Carnegie Mellon. Play against CMU’s long-established and successful program was dominant in all phases. Offense, defense, and special teams all contributed touchdowns. Nine sacks and a 262-25 rushing advantage highlighted the convincing 42-28 victory.   His student-athletes completed over 600 hours of community service and 40% of his roster were named to the Dean’s List/Honor Roll—all accomplished while earning the best record of any team sport in Brevard College history.   2018 – Continued building process with a returning squad of sixty-six percent freshmen and six seniors. Once again, despite the youth, multiple school records were set in every phase of the game. The same held true for conference play. In their first year of eligibility for post-season accolades, Brevard lead in receiving touchdowns, sacks, tackles, passing defense, fumble recoveries, return yardage, and blocked punts. Six players represented in at least one position—offense, defense, and special teams—on the USA South All-Conference team.    He created and called an explosive offense that helped the freshman quarterback break 2017 school records, set new ones, and be named USA South Conference Offensive Rookie of the Year. Conference records included ranking first in passing touchdowns and total completions and second in passing yards per game, completions percentage, and average yards per game.   Converted QB-to-wide receiver broke his own 2017 records and in just two seasons became Brevard’s NCAA-era career record holder for receptions, receiving yards, receiving touchdowns, and average yards per game. He also garnered a first place in conference ranking for receiving touchdowns.     Fans witnessed games featuring the most single-game receptions in history, most passing touchdowns in a single game, and experienced the best home record in Brevard’s NCAA-era history. USA South ranked team first in in passing touchdowns, passing first downs, and second in completions and time of possession.   2017 – Despite a late start taking over a team with only one winning season in the previous 10, coupled with a returning squad of just 24 players (reduced to 17 by spring training) only 6 of whom were seniors, Khayat was able to hire top-notch assistants and together they recruited and filled a competitive roster. Even though freshmen made up seventy-five percent of the team, multiple individual and team school records were set in every phase of the game—offense, defense, and special teams. The six seniors who chose to remain on the team experienced winning more games in their final season than they had experienced in their careers to date.   Khayat’s expertise in evaluating talent and its optimal use prompted his changing the roles of the team’s two former quarterbacks, one becoming a record setting tight end and the other a record setting wide receiver. Some of these single season records actually eclipsed the career records of former players assigned to similar positions.    As offensive coordinator, he installed an offense implemented by a junior transfer quarterback protected by an all-freshmen offensive line. This pro-style approach finished among the top five in program history in seven major team categories   including ranking first in passing yards and first quarter points, second in fourth quarter points and fourth in total points, first downs, total offense yards and red zone scores.   Though not eligible for conference recognition due to reclassification, individual players—quarterback, tight end, wide receiver, linebackers, and kicker—posted first or second place numbers in all phases of the game. The 2017 unit also became the first in Brevard’s NCAA program history to post not only a winning record on the road but also the first back-to-back road victories since the 2010 season. They also claimed victory over all their in-state conference opponents. 2017 also saw the Tornados, for just the second time in their history, post two fifty-plus points in downing their opponents.   At his hiring Khayat was described variously by Brevard President, David Joyce, and Athletic Director, Juan Mascaro, as having vision, energy, and charisma for the game of football, a hands-on coach with a real commitment to academic and athletic success, someone who knows how to build a winning program, and has the drive to make Brevard College a Division III powerhouse. By any measure, Coach Khayat, in his first stint at the helm of a college program, validated those assessments. The ensuing eight seasons are also a testament to Khayat’s delivering on his own promise to produce a squad of prepared, productive players who would establish a legacy of excellence for the Brevard College Football Tornados.   BACKGROUND   Bill Khayat hails from a football family. His father, Eddie Khayat, a member of the Tulane Hall of Fame and a thirty-five-year veteran of the NFL, ten as a player and twenty-five as a coach, was the starting defensive tackle for the 1960 World Champion Philadelphia Eagles. He was subsequently named the team’s head coach in 1971. His uncle, Robert Khayat, a member of the Ole Miss Hall of Fame and the Chancellor Emeritus of the University of Mississippi, was a Pro Bowl kicker for the Washington Redskins and the recipient of the NFL’s Alumni Achievement Award and the National Football Foundation Distinguished American Award. Both are also members of the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame. PLAYING CAREER   Khayat, a First Team All-State tight end from York Catholic High School (York, Pa.), had his jersey retired in 1991, and he was later inducted into the school’s Sports Hall of Fame. He went on to have a record setting career at Duke University where he became the first tight end in 25 years to lead the Blue Devils in receiving. As a junior, he was an Honorable Mention All-America choice. Other honors included: Duke’s Outstanding Receiver Award, two-time All-ACC (Second Team), First Team All-Carolina, Academic All-ACC, and the Iron Dukes Academic All-Star team. He also set records for receptions and yardage in the 1995 Hall of Fame Bowl. Khayat followed up his college career with stints at the Kansas City Chiefs, Carolina Panthers, and NFL Europe’s Barcelona Dragons. COACHING CAREER Khayat began his coaching career as the tight ends coach at Tennessee State University. During two separate turns at TSU (2000–2003, 2013–2015), his coaching achievements included: two All-America and four All-OVC tight ends, an All-America/Walter Payton Award finalist and All-OVC running back, two All-OVC offensive linemen, and one All-OVC kick returner. Khayat’s NFL coaching experience includes three seasons with the Arizona Cardinals (2004–2006) as offensive quality control coach and assistant offensive line coach where he was part of an offense that led the NFL in passing yards and one that produced the NFL’s leading receiver. From 2007 to 2009, he served as the offensive quality control coach and assistant tight ends coach for the Washington Redskins, whose tight end was named to the Pro Bowl in 2008 and 2009. Khayat went on to coach two seasons in the United Football League as the tight ends coach and assistant offensive line coach for the Sacramento Mountain Lions where he coached two players to NFL rosters. His last stop before Brevard was Scottsdale Community College where he coached running backs and was a special teams assistant. Over the course of his career, he has been invited to coach in six prestigious college all-star games, including offensive coordinator roles in the Players All-Star Classic and the East West Shrine Game, as well as back-to-back duties as tight ends coach in the NFLPA Collegiate Bowl.  Most recently, he was named head coach of the Tropic Bowl where he also assumed the multiple roles of offensive coordinator, quarterback coach, and tight ends coach. A second invitation for head coaching duties at the Tropic Bowl was extended at the same time as his hiring. It was an offer he chose to decline. His energy and expertise would be focused solely on charting a winning course for the Brevard College Football Tornados.   Career Record: 48-36 Postseason Record: 1-0 Winningest Coach in Program History 2025 2025: 6-4, 4-3 USAS (4th, USA South) Spirit of the Old North Trophy Holders USA South All-Conference First Team: Ethan Beamish, Robert Dorsey, Adam Douglas, Obadiah Grimes, Garrett Hall, Baylee Ramey USA South All-Conference Second Team: Zion Fauntleroy-McDaniel, Jeremyah Lane, Hayden Vandegriff USA South All-Conference Honorable Mention: Reggie Taylor II USA South Conference All-Sportsmanship Team: Jack Spotz D3football.com Team of the Week: Robert Dorsey D3football.com Team of the Week: Jeremyah Lane USA South Conference Defensive Player of the Week: James Laycock USA South Conference Offensive Player of the Week: Ethan Beamish USA South Conference Defensive Player of the Week: Brandon Broughton USA South Conference Special Teams Player of the Week: Jeremyah Lane USA South Conference Special Teams Player of the Week (Two-Time): Hayden Vandegriff USA South Conference Defensive Rookie of the Week (Two-Time): Marvin Pulley   2024 2024: 6-3, 5-2 USAS (3rd, USA South) D3football.com All-Region 3 First Team: Robert Dorsey D3football.com All-Region 3 Second Team (WR AND RET): Zackary Orr D3football.com All-Region 3 Second Team: James Woods D3football.com All-Region 3 Third Team: Chancellor Lee-Parker USA South Conference Defensive Player of the Year: Robert Dorsey USA South All-Conference First Team: Robert Dorsey, Chancellor Lee-Parker, Zackary Orr (two different positions), LaRoddrick Rucker, James Woods USA South All-Conference Second Team: Ethan Beamish, Brody Lindsey USA South All-Conference Honorable Mention: Baylee Ramey USA South All-Sportsmanship Team: Ernest Smith II D3football.com Team of the Week: James Woods D3football.com Team of the Week: Zachary Orr USA South Offensive Player of the Week: Ethan Beamish (Three-Time) USA South Offensive Player of the Week: Chancellor Lee-Parker USA South Defensive Player of the Week: Robert Dorsey USA South Defensive Player of the Week: James Woods USA South Special Teams Player of the Week: Zackary Orr USA South Defensive Rookie of the Week: Brandon Broughton USA South Defensive Rookie of the Week: Chase Pfeiffer College Sports Communicators Academic All-District Team: Jordan Lindsay, Seth Marshall, Carter Raulerson, George Rennie 2023 2023: 5-5, 5-2 USAS (3rd, USA South) USA South All-Conference First Team: Zackary Orr, Robert Dorsey USA South All-Conference Second Team: Ethan Beamish USA South All-Conference Honorable Mention: Chancellor Lee-Parker USA South All-Sportsmanship Team: DJ Taylor College Sports Communicators Academic All-District Team: Nicholas Clark, Cooper Hogan NFF Hampshire Honor Society: Luke Dodson, Eli Everhart, Kameron Moore, Joc Pledger Three-Time USA South Special Teams Player of the Week: Hugo Taylor USA South Offensive Player of the Week: Chancellor Lee-Parker USA South Special Teams Player of the Week: James Woods USA South Offensive Player of the Week: Ethan Beamish USA South Defensive Player of the Week: Quintrell Bowman D3football.com Team of the Week: Hugo Taylor D3football.com Team of the Week: Chancellor Lee-Parker D3football.com Team of the Week: Wyatt Lankford D3football.com Team of the Week: James Woods   2022 2022: 5-5, 5-2 USAS (3rd, USA South) College Sports Communicators Academic All-District: Luis Alvarez 4-Time USA South Conference Special Teams Player of Week: Stamati Damalos  USA South All-Conference First Team: Stamati Damalos USA South Defensive Rookie of the Week: Obidiah Grimes USA South All-Sportsmanship Team: Miles Hayes College Sports Communicators Academic All-District: Cooper Hogan USA South Defensive Player of the Week: Toby Naylor USA South All-Conference Second Team: Toby Naylor Cliff Harris Award Nominee: Toby Naylor College Sports Communicators Academic All-District: Justin Parker NFF Hampshire Honor Society: Justin Parker, Reece Rubio USA South Defensive Player of the Week: Ernest Smith II USA South All-Conference Second Team: Brandon Unangst USA South Special Teams Player of the Week: James Woods USA South Offensive Player of the Week: Mitchell Yoder USA South All-Conference Second Team: Jerome Bass  Cliff Harris Award Nominee: Jerome Bass     Fall 2021 2021: 6-4, 6-2 USAS (3rd, USA South) (6-2 Conference Record- most single-season conference wins in program history) D3Football.com Preseason All-American Second Team: Joc Pledger D3Football.com All-Region 3 Second Team: Steffon Canady D3Football.com All-Region 3 Second Team: Stamati Damalos D3Football.com All-Region 3 Third Team: Jerome Bass USA South Conference Defensive Player of the Year: Steffon Canady USA South Conference All-Conference First Team: Steffon Canady USA South Conference All-Conference First Team: Stamati Damalos USA South Conference All-Conference First Team: Jerome Bass USA South Conference All-Conference First Team: Dante Anderson USA South Conference All-Conference First Team: Brandon Unangst USA South Conference All-Conference Second Team: Brandon Norris USA South Conference All-Conference Second Team: Toby Naylor USA South Conference All-Conference Second Team: Mitchell Yoder USA South Conference All-Sportsmanship Team: Luis Alvarez CoSIDA Academic All-District: Justin Parker D3Football.com Team of the Week: Jaden O'Leary D3Football.com Team of the Week: Geoff Banning D3Football.com Team of the Week: Joc Pledger D3Football.com Team of the Week: Steffon Canady (two-time selection) D3Football.com Team of the Week: Wyatt Lankford D3Football.com Team of the Week: Stamati Damalos USA South Conference Special Teams Player of the Week: Stamati Damalos (two-time selection) USA South Conference Offensive Player of the Week: Taylor Jackson III USA South Conference Defensive Player of the Week: Steffon Canady (two-time selection) USA South Conference Defensive Player of the Week: Toby Naylor   Spring 2021   2020-21 (Played in Spring 2021): 4-1, 2-1 USAS, USA South Conference West Division Co-Champions D3Football.com All-American Second Team: Joc Pledger (first in Brevard's DIII era) D3Football.com All-Region Second Team: Toby Naylor (first in Brevard's DIII era) USA South Conference All-Conference West Division Team: Aaron Bennett USA South Conference All-Conference West Division Team: Damon Rouse USA South Conference All-Conference West Division Team: Cedric Brooks USA South Conference All-Conference West Division Team: Jamerial Parks (WR, RS) USA South Conference All-Conference West Division Team: Justin Pendergrass USA South Conference All-Conference West Division Team: Justin Parker USA South Conference All-Conference West Division Team: Brandon Unangst USA South Conference All-Conference West Division Team: Jerome Bass USA South Conference All-Conference West Division Team: Steffon Canady USA South Conference All-Conference West Division Team: Dante Anderson USA South Conference All-Sportsmanship Team: Nicholas Eubanks National Football Foundation Hampshire Honor Society: Gabe Rebollar-Catalan National Football Foundation Hampshire Honor Society: Dante Anderson National Football Foundation Hampshire Honor Society: Steven Hogan CoSIDA Academic All-District: Aaron Bennett CoSIDA Academic All-District: Justin Parker D3Football.com Team of the Week: Joc Pledger USA South Conference Offensive Rookie of the Week: Eli Carr D3Football.com Team of the Week: Quentin Jackson D3Football.com Team of the Week: Toby Naylor USA South Conference Offensive Rookie of the Week: Eli Carr USA South Conference Defensive Rookie of the Week: Ernest Smith III D3Football.com Team of the Week: Dante Anderson USA South Conference Defensive Player of the Week: Quentin Jackson D3Football.com Team of the Week: Quentin Jackson D3Football.com Team of the Week: Joc Pledger D3Football.com Team of the Week: Dalton Cole D3Football.com Team of the Week: Brevard College Offensive Line - Nicholas Eubanks, Zion Barjolo, Brandon Unangst, Ari Drake, and Todd Norman USA South Academic All-Conference: 12 student-athletes     2019 2019: 8-2, 5-2 USAS (2nd place) (5-1 Road Record: Best in BC NCAA-Era History; 8-2 Overall Record: Most wins in School History; .800 Overall Winning Percentage: Best in Program History; 2019 ECAC Scotty Whitelaw Bowl Champions: First postseason appearance/win in Program History) USA South Conference Defensive Rookie of the Week: Tae Sullivan USA South Conference Special Teams Player of the Week: Jaxon Youngblood USA South Conference Defensive Rookie of the Week: Joc Pledger USA South Conference Defensive Rookie of the Week: Rook Tate USA South Conference Offensive Rookie of the Week: Gerald Hines USA South Conference Special Teams Player of the Week: Brandon Norris D3Football.com Team of the Week: Quentin Jackson D3Football.com Team of the Week: Jaxon Youngblood D3Football.com Team of the Week: Rook Tate D3Football.com Team of the Week: Jerome Bass USA South Conference All-Conference First Team: Dante Anderson USA South Conference All-Conference Second Team: Steffon Canady USA South Conference All-Conference Second Team: Louis Williams III USA South Conference All-Conference Second Team: Justin Parker USA South Conference All-Sportsmanship Team: Brandon Whitfield 2019 ECAC Scotty Whitelaw Bowl Most Valuable Player: Steffon Canady 2019 ECAC Scotty Whitelaw Bowl Champions: 2019 Brevard College Tornados Football Team USA South Academic All-Conference: 7 student-athletes     2018 2018: 4-6, 3-4 USAS (4-1 Home Record: Best in BC NCAA-Era History) USA South Conference Offensive Rookie of the Week: Dalton Cole (2x) USA South Conference Special Teams Player of the Week: Trevon Charles USA South Conference Defensive Player of the Week: Quentin Jackson USA South Conference Defensive Rookie of the Week: JeQwan George USA South Conference Offensive Rookie of the Year: Dalton Cole USA South Conference All-Conference First Team: Bubba Craven USA South Conference All-Conference First Team: Quentin Jackson USA South Conference All-Conference Second Team: Axel Easter USA South Conference All-Conference Second Team: Ralph Roman III USA South Conference All-Sportsmanship Team: Martigus Henley     2017 2017: 4-6, 3-2 road record (first winning road record in BC's NCAA-era history) D3Football.com Team of the Week: Tyler Gregory USA South Conference All-Sportsmanship Team: Bubba Craven

Title: Associate Head Coach-Defense/Director of HS Relations/OLB & Edges Coach   Phone: 828-305-1636   Email: [email protected]   Alma Mater: Brevard College, 2023 CAREER BACKGROUND:   Playing   2018-2022: Brevard College Offensive Tackle 2023: Sioux City Bandits OL – Sioux City, Iowa | National Arena League 2024: Lohja Crusaders OT – Lohja, Finland   Coaching   2023: Brevard College Assistant Offensive Line Coach and Offensive Quality Control 2024: Brevard College Director of High School Relations and Assistant Offensive Line Coach 2025: Brevard College Associate Head Coach-Defense/Director of HS Relations/OLB & Edges Coach   HIGHLIGHTS:   Started 45 Games at Brevard College 2019 ECAC Scotty Whitelaw Bowl Champion Three-Time USA South All-Conference - 2020/2021/2022   Brandon Unangst, a 2023 graduate of Brevard College and five-year Tornado starter on the offensive line, enters his third season on staff with the Tornados in 2025 as the Associate Head Coach-Defense/Director of HS Relations/OLB & Edges Coach.   The Forest City, North Carolina product played in 45 games through his five-season career at BC, and was a three-time USA South All-Conference selection over the course of his career. Unangst was an integral part of Brevard’s 2019 ECAC Scotty Whitelaw Bowl championship as well.   Following his collegiate playing career, Unangst had been able to maintain a coaching and professional playing career, competing for both the Sioux City Bandits of the National Arena League (2023) and the Lohja Crusaders overseas in Finland (2024).  

Title: Facilities Director/Assistant Offensive Line Coach Phone: 919-396-8173 Email: [email protected] Alma Mater: North Carolina Wesleyan, 2023   CAREER BACKGROUND: 2018-2022: Offensive Lineman - North Carolina Wesleyan University 2023: Football Intern (Offensive Line) - North Carolina Wesleyan University  2023-24: Interim Head Coach / Wide Receivers Coach / Offensive Line Coach - Smithfield Selma High School 2024: Brevard College Offensive Quality Control/Assistant Offensive Line Coach 2025: Brevard College Facilities Director/Assistant Offensive Line Coach   HIGHLIGHTS: • 2021: Offensive MVP (NC Wesleyan) • 2021: USA South All Conference Offensive Lineman   Chris Hatch enters his first season on staff with Brevard College in 2024 as Offensive Quality Control and the Assistant Offensive Line Coach. The Goldsboro, North Carolina native attended high school at Southern Wayne High School where he played football for four seasons and started three years on the offensive line. Hatch won the Lineman of the Year Award twice at Southern Wayne. Hatch went on to attend fellow USA South Conference institution North Carolina Wesleyan University for five years, where he was a three-year starter for the Battling Bishops. Collegiate accolades for Hatch included a selection onto the USA South All-Conference Team in 2021 in addition to earning NC Wesleyan’s Offensive MVP award.  

Title: Assistant Running Backs/Alumni Relations   Phone: (470) 979 6802   Email: [email protected]   Alma Mater(s): Brevard College 24’   CAREER BACKGROUND: 2020-2025 NCAA running back.   HIGHLIGHTS: 2022: Rushed 49 times for 361 yards (second on team) and a team-high four rushing touchdowns with a long attempt of 73 yards in his debut season with the Tornados. 2023: Broke out in his fourth year of collegiate football, rushing for 907 yards with nine touchdowns on the ground coupled with 136 receiving yards and two touchdowns via the air to account for over 1,000 yards of all-purpose offense … earned USA South All-Conference Honorable Mention, USA South Offensive Player of the Week, and D3football.com National Team of the Week honors over the course of the 2023 season … set a career-high with 184 yards on 21 carries with a touchdown at Greensboro (Oct. 1) … scored two touchdowns and rushed for 179 yards in a win over Maryville (Sept. 23) … eclipsed the 100-yard rushing mark four times in 2023, also including 122 yards vs. SVU (Oct. 7), and 106 yards at Hampden-Sydney (Sept. 9). 2024: Delivered a career year in his final season with the Tornados, rushing for a career-high 945 yards on 145 carries with ten touchdowns and seven receptions for 68 yards to lead the backfield… Notched four games with 100+ rushing yards, including a 208-yard two-touchdown performance at Kentucky Christian (Nov. 16), posting the fifth 200+ yard rushing performance in program history… Earned USA South First Team honors at the season’s conclusion. Lee-Parker, a third-year Tornado from Auburn, Georgia who finished his final season competing collegiately in 2024, earned numerous plaudits in his breakout campaign – highlighted by D3football.com All-Region 3 Third Team and USA South All-Conference First Team honors. In 2024, Lee-Parker rushed for a career-high 945 yards and 10 touchdowns, averaging 6.5 yards-per-carry and 105 yards-per-game. Lee-Parker concluded his illustrious Tornado career with 2,215 rushing yards and 23 rushing touchdowns, both of which are far-and away tops for a BC running back since the program transitioned to NCAA DIII. Overall in program history, Lee-Parker trailed just Kelvin Jeter (3,358 yards, 2010-14) and Jordan Ollis (2,568 yards, 2012-14) in yards, and only Ollis (34 touchdowns) in all-time rushing TDs. Lee-Parker earned USA South Offensive Player of the Week honors this season, and was an All-Conference Honorable Mention recipient last year.  

Title: Assistant WIde Receiver Coach/Manger of Football Data   Phone: (843) 377-9028   Email: [email protected]   Alma Mater(s): Brevard College, 2024   CAREER BACKGROUND: 2020-2025 Brevard College Wide Receiver/ Special Teams Retuner   HIGHLIGHTS: Two-time WR First Team All-USA South, All-Region 3 second team for WR and returner. 2024 returner of the year in conference. Career stats , 123 catches (school record) 1,893 yards (school record) 19 touchdowns. Two special team touchdowns.   Zack Orr is entering his 6th year at Brevard College - his first year as a coach - serving as the Assistant Wide Receiver Coach/ Manger of Football Data.  Orr is a former standout player at Brevard College from 2020-2024, playing all five years as a wide receiver and returner on special teams. Orr is the leading program receiver with 123 catches and over 1,800 yards with 21 total touchdowns in his career.   Orr is stepping into a new role as a first-year football coach, bringing fresh energy and firsthand experience to the sidelines. Having just competed alongside many of the athletes he'll now mentor, Orr offers a unique perspective and strong connection with the team. His transition from player to coach reflects his deep passion for the game and commitment to the program’s continued success. With his knowledge of the system and leadership potential, Orr is ready to make a strong impact in his coaching debut.   Orr is born and raised from Charleston, South Carolina to his parents Greg and Cristi Orr being raised with an older sister (Jordan Hall) and a younger brother (Tyler Orr).

Title: Strength and Conditioning/Assistant Special Teams   Phone: (336) 848-4977   Email: [email protected]   Alma Mater(s): Brevard College 2025   CAREER BACKGROUND: 2021-2024, Long Snapper, Brevard College Summer 2024 Intern Special teams/Linebackers coach at Wheatmore High School   HIGHLIGHTS: Started 25 games at Brevard College 2025 NFF Hampshire Honor Society   Tinsley enters his first season on the BC coaching staff, serving as the Strength and Conditioning Coach and the Assistant Special Teams Coordinator. Tinsley came to Brevard from Wheatmore High School where he was All-Conference and was the specialist of the year in 2021. After playing four years and receiving his Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education and Coaching for the Tornados, he now begins his coaching career.  

Title: Futures Offensive Line Coach/Apparatus Facilitator   Phone: (336) 504-7381   Email: [email protected]   Alma Mater(s): Brevard College   CAREER BACKGROUND: 2021-2022 Brevard College Defensive Line 2023-2024 Brevard College Offensive Line 2025 Brevard College Softball Intern 2025-2026  Futures Offensive Line Coach/Apparatus Facilitator, Brevard College   Steven Victoriano is entering his first season with Brevard College, serving as the Futures Offensive Line Coach/Apparatus Facilitator. Steven graduated from Brevard College in the spring of 2025 with a Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science.    

AT A GLANCE: Competed in only one full year of high school football; never started a game Walked onto Ole Miss weighing only 230 lbs. 1991-1992 All-American and All-SEC, competed in two Liberty Bowls and one Gator Bowl Elected to Ole Miss Team of the Century; Inducted as SEC Legend in 2010 Drafted by Dennis Green and the Minnesota Vikings in the 5th Round of the NFL Draft Played for the Vikings (1993-1998; 2001-2003), Ravens (1998), and Browns (1999) 11 NFL seasons, 136 games (started 63), including 32 straight from 1998-1999 Began his coaching career under Dennis Green with the Arizona Cardinals alongside Bill Khayat Primary Recruiting: Raleigh, NC Secondary Recruiting: Minnesota/Wisconsin/Mississippi Junior Colleges CAREER BACKGROUND: Season Team/School Position/Title 1989-1992 Mississippi Offensive Tackle 1993-1998 Minnesota Vikings Offensive Line 1999 Baltimore Ravens Offensive Line 2000 Cleveland Browns Offensive Line 2001-2003 Minnesota Vikings Offensive Line 2004 Arizona Cardinals Assistant Offensive Line Coach 2005 Arizona Cardinals Offensive Line Coach 2017-2019 Brevard College Offensive Line Coach 2020-2021 Brevard College Associate Head Coach-Offense/Run Game Coordinator/Offensive Line Coach 2022-Present Brevard College Assistant Head Coach/Run Game Coordinator/Offensive Line Coach Former National Football League player and coach Everett Lindsay joined Brevard College in February of 2017 as offensive line coach. Lindsey enters his ninth season with the Tornados in 2025.  A baseball player growing up, Lindsay rejected overtures to compete in high school football. As a tenth grader, he quit football after only a week of practice. Despite a lack of weight training, Lindsay began putting in time in the weight room, growing into his massive frame. His original impact came in his senior year as a defensive end. With less than a full season of highlight tape and a modest GPA, Linsday opted to walk on at Ole Miss where he was moved to offensive tackle and immediately redshirted, maximizing his time in the weight room. By the end of his redshirt-freshman campaign, he had earned a scholarship and quickly became a mainstay on the offensive line. From 1991-1992, Lindsay was a First-Team All-Southeastern Conference selection coupled with being named a consensus First-Team All-American in 1992. Anchoring Ole Miss’s line as the blind side protector for the quarterback, Lindsay was drafted in 1993 NFL Draft (133rd overall) and joined the Minnesota Vikings. In the pros, Lindsay truly showed his versatility by manning every single offensive line position, a feat that is almost unheard of by today’s position specific standards. He was also part of the 1998 team that set an NFL record for most points scored in a season. Lindsay would sign one year free agent contracts with the Baltimore Ravens (1999) and Cleveland Browns (2000) before being reunited with the head coach that drafted him, Dennis Green, when he rejoined the Vikings from 2001-03. Coach Green would move on to the Arizona Cardinals in 2004 and hire Lindsay in first as assistant offensive line coach before promoting him the following year to offensive line coach. With coach Lindsay’s unit pass protecting, the rejuvenated QB Kurt Warner would lead the league in passing. Born in Burlington, IA, Lindsay has called Raleigh, NC and Baton Rouge, La. home. He most recently resided in Minnesota and worked at one of the largest Delta hubs in North America at the Minneapolis-Saint Paul airport, overseeing a multitude of personnel and being a leader of men on and off the field.

Title: Assistant Quarterbacks Coach/Futures Offensive Coordinator/Director for Strategic Intelligence Phone: (401) 782-7941 Email: [email protected] Alma Mater(s): Bryant University, 2021   CAREER BACKGROUND: 2024: Offensive Analyst/Assistant Quarterbacks Coach, Old Dominion University 2023: Offensive Analyst/Assistant Wide Receivers Coach, Old Dominion University 2023: Running Backs Coach, Saint Anselm College 2022: Offensive Quality Control/Assistant Quarterbacks Coach, Brown University 2022: Offensive Quality Control/Assistant Quarterbacks Coach, Stonehill College 2021: Quarterback at Bridgewater State University 2017-2021: Quarterback at Bryant University   HIGHLIGHTS: Helped Old Dominion reach their third bowl game in program history in 2023 (Famous Toastery Bowl)   Matt Crisafulli enters his first season on staff with Brevard Football, serving as the Director for Strategic Intelligence, Assistant Quarterbacks Coach and the Futures Offensive Coordinator. Crisafulli comes to Brevard from Old Dominion University, a member of the Sun Belt Conference. He spent two seasons at Old Dominion, first with the Wide Receivers and then with the Quarterbacks. Prior to Old Dominion, Crisafulli spent a spring with Saint Anselm College as the Running Backs Coach. He also served as an Offensive Quality Control Assistant at Brown University and Stonehill College. Crisafulli finished his playing career in 2021 at Bridgewater State University. He played there for just one season after graduating from Bryant University in 2021. He joined the Bryant University football team in 2017, coming from Moses Brown High School, where he won two state titles.

Title: Defensive Run Game Coordinator/Linebackers Coach/Futures Defensive Coordinator Phone: (919) 685-0960 Email: [email protected] Alma Mater(s): UNC-Charlotte   CAREER BACKGROUND: 2024 – HIGHLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE: Defensive Line coach / Strength & Conditioning Coordinator 2023 – SAINT AUGUSTINE’S UNIVERSITY: Outside Linebackers Coach/Defensive Assistant 2021-22 – SAINT AUGUSTINE’S UNIVERSITY: Inside Linebackers Coach 2017 – 21 – UNC-CHARLOTTE: Student Coach/Recruiting Assistant   HIGHLIGHTS: 2024: HIGHLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE Week 1: Set the HCC single game sack record with 9 sacks Defense finished #6 in NJCAA in Total Sacks , #12 in NJCAA Def. PPG, #14 in NJCAA Pass Def Coached Javen Augustus, 24/7 Sports #5 ranked JUCO DE, #6 in Sacks, #10 in TFL’s in NJCAA, 2nd team All-KJCCC 10 players received a football scholarship after the season: Javen Augustus (Coastal Carolina), Markell Chapman (Iowa State), Jamarion Augustus (Northern Iowa), Tavales Curry (Campbell), Treyvioun Thomas (Austin Peay), Shanard Lo-Ray (Mercyhurst), Ezekiel Duncan (Central Oklahoma), Shane Armstrong (Southwest Oklahoma State), Donovan Leaks (Bluefield State) & Malique Morris-Ramirez (Bluefield State) 2023: SAINT AUGUSTINE’S UNIVERSITY Finished #6 in Pass Def. and #12 in TFL’s in NCAA D2 Coached Adam Aiken (#1 in Sacks & TFL’s, #8 in Tackles in the CIAA, 1st Team All-CIAA), as well as 3 other All-CIAA Players: Jamieson Alston (2nd Team All-CIAA), Booker Peake (2nd Team All-CIAA) & Sha’Marjae Mitchell (All-CIAA Rookie) 2022: Coached 2 All-CIAA players: Lee Sales (All-CIAA Honorable Mention) & Adam Aiken (All-CIAA Rookie) 2021: Senior LB, Joeseph Harris Jr. finished #5 in CIAA in Tackles Coached 1 All-CIAA player: Lee Sales (All-CIAA Rookie)       Daniel Engman is entering his first season with the Brevard Tornados. He will be serving as the Defensive Run Game Coordinator and Inside Linebackers Coach while also serving as the Defensive Coordinator for the Tornados Future’s Program. Engman is a high school football player turned collegiate student coach and has worked as a part of collegiate football staffs since his freshman year of college at UNC-Charlotte in 2017. Serving in various roles on multiple staffs in his time at UNCC until he graduated in 2021. After graduation from Charlotte, Engman began his coaching career at Saint Augustine’s University, a Division II school in downtown Raleigh, North Carolina. He served as the Inside Linebackers Coach from the fall of 2021 to the spring of 2023 where his role was transitioned from Inside Linebackers to Outside Linebackers/Defensive Assistant under the new staff. In 2024, Engman left SAU to become the Defensive Line coach at Highland Community College, where he also handled the strength and conditioning responsibilities as well. Engman was born in Raleigh, North Carolina to parents, Amy C. Engman and DuWayne R. Engman, and was raised with one younger sibling. Coach Engman attended Middle Creek High School where he played both Varsity Football & Lacrosse. He won four consecutive conference championships in football and in 2017 won a state championship in lacrosse with an undefeated record. He went on the earn his Bachelors of Science in Business Administration from UNC-Charlotte.  

Title: Passing Game Coordinator/Safeties   Phone: (864) 554-4542   Email: [email protected]   Alma Mater(s): Limestone College (2016) and Southern Nazarene University (2021)   CAREER BACKGROUND: 2024: Greenville Senior High School (SCHSL) | Greenville, South Carolina Special Teams Coordinator/ Defensive Backs Coach/ JV Defensive Coordinator/ Assistant Head Coach Wrestling 2022: Morehead State University | Morehead, Kentucky (FCS) Cornerbacks Coach 2021: Calhoun Falls Charter School | Calhoun Falls, South Carolina (SCHSL) Head Football Coach/ Head Baseball Coach/ Science Teacher 2020: Gardner-Webb University | Boiling Springs, North Carolina (FCS) Assistant Defensive Backs Coach 2019: Dakota College at Bottineau | Bottineau, North Dakota (JUCO) Defensive Coordinator/ Special Teams Coordinator/ Recruiting Coordinator/ Academic Support Coordinator 2018: Scott’s Branch High School | Summerton, SC (SCHSL) Wide Receivers and Defensive Backs Coach HIGHLIGHTS: Greenville High School (2024) - Greenville, SC Special Teams Coordinator/ Social Media and Content Coordinator/ Outbound-Recruiting Coordinator/ Defensive Backs Coach/ JV Defensive Coordinator/ Assistant Head Coach Wrestling Coach Helped transition from 4A to 5A Football (Biggest Classification in SCHSL) 2 Interceptions 3 Forced Fumbles 2 Recovered Fumbles Helped create and establish the women’s wrestling team Morehead State University (2022)- Morehead, KY Recruiting Coordinator/ Cornerbacks Coach 1st in the country in Blocked Punts 2nd in the country in Blocked Kicks 18th in the country in Turnovers Gained 20th in the country in Defensive Touchdowns 12 Interceptions Calhoun Falls Charter School (2021)- Calhoun Falls, SC                                   Head Football Coach/ Head Baseball Coach/ Middle Level Science Teacher Marquice Turman 1st Team All-State Defensive Back Ty Moon Honorable Mention All-State Linebacker Raikeem Clark Honorable Mention All-State Punter Marquice Turman 1st Team All-Lakelands Defensive Back Marquice Turman 1st Team All-Region 1A Defensive Back and Wide Receiver Gardner-Webb University (2020)- Boiling Springs, NC                                     Assistant Defensive Backs Coach 445.4 yards total allowed per game 31.20 points allowed per game AJ Thomas 2nd Team All-Big South Defensive Back Dakota College at Bottineau (2019)- Bottineau, ND                                          Academic Support Coordinator, Academic Coordinator, Co-Strength and Conditioning Coach, Assistant Football Coach, Defensive Coordinator, and Special Teams Coordinator MCAC Western Rank 4th Playoff Appearance 20.5 points allowed per game 141.6 passing yards allowed per game 172.8 rushing yards allowed per game 314.4 yards total allowed per game 1 Defensive TD 8 Interceptions 26 Sacks 0 2pt Conversions allowed 6 players of the weeks 3 All-American Selections 3rd nationally in forced turnovers Abdul Bangura 1st Team All-MCAC Travis Hissom 1st Team All Division Punter Jalin Harris 1st Team All Division Linebacker Calvin Stribbling 1st Team All Division Linebacker Malik Green 2nd Team All Division Defensive End Jamorie Jones 2nd Team All Division Defensive Back Ta’Ron Britt Honorable Mention Defensive Back Tyress Claiborne Honorable Mention Linebacker Edvan Walton Honorable Mention Defensive End Scott’s Branch High School (2018)- Summerton, SC                                          Defensive Backs Coach, Wide Receivers Coach, Assistant Baseball Coach and Assistant Boys and Girls Track and Field Coach Running Backs averaged 5.6 yards a carry 16 Rushing TDs 212.6 rushing yards per game 10 Interceptions 1 1000 Yard Back Middle School Basketball Champions Basketball 6th in SCHSL Class 1A Girls 4x1 3rd overall in state Girl 1st place in 1600-meter race Boys 4x800 meter relay 3rd place overall Boy 7th place in 800-meter run Boy 6th place in 400-meter run Boy 6th place in 400-meter hurdles Boys 4x400 meter relay 2nd place overall 2019 SCHSL Region 5 1A Girls Champions 2019 SCHSL Region 5 1A Boys Champions 2019 SCHSL Region 5 1A Team Champions 2019 SCHSL 1A Lower-State Runner-Ups 1 Football All-State, 1 Basketball All-State, 1 North-South Pitcher and 3 All-State Track members Girls Team 7th place finish at State Meet Boys Team 5th place finish at State Meet Team 3rd place finish at State Meet Gaffney High School (2015-16)- Gaffney, SC                                                        Offensive Intern, Video Coordinator, JV &Varsity Assistant Running Backs Coach 2015 South Carolina High School League Rank 12th Running Backs averaged 4.9 yards a carry 29 Rushing TDs 181.9 rushing yards per game Three receiving TDs One 1,000 Yard Back One All-State 2016 South Carolina High School League Rank 9th Running Backs averaged 4.9 yards a carry 25 Rushing TDs 137.9 rushing yards per game Seven receiving TDs One 1,000 Yard Back One All-State Juwan Owens is entering his first season with the Brevard College football program, serving as the Passing Game Coordinator and Safeties Coach. Owens played collegiately at Southern Virginia University (D3)  playing in four games as a true freshman at corner and special teams in 2013. Owens transferred and graduated from Limestone College (D2) in 2016, playing cornerback briefly for the Saints. Owens has an extensive teaching and coaching background, most recently at Greenville High School (Greenville, SC) as the Special Teams Coordinator/ Defensive Backs Coach in 2024. Owens helped guide the Morehead State University Eagle Cornerbacks in 2022. Helping the special team units which led the nation in blocked kicks. Owens previously worked at Calhoun Falls (S.C.) Charter School, where he served as head football and head baseball coach. Owens helped guide a pair of all-state honorees at linebacker and defensive back.   During the COVID-19 season in 2020-21, he served as defensive backs at Gardner-Webb, coaching a Second-Team All-Big South honoree.   Owens was the defensive coordinator and special teams coach at Dakota College at Bottineau (N.D.) in the 2019 season. His units earned three junior college All-American honors, while the defense ranked third in the nation in forced turnovers. He coached four First-Team All-Division athletes.   As the running backs coach at Scott's Branch (S.C.) High School in 2018, Owens led a 1,000-yard rusher. He also mentored the defensive backs, who collected 10 interceptions. He helped one player reach all-state status and also was an assistant track and field coach where three athletes earned all-state accolades.   He began his coaching foray at Gaffney (S.C.) High School in 2015 and 2016, where he helped coach a 1,000-yard rusher and an all-state pick each season. Owens has one son Ayden Figueroa. He currently resides in Charlotte, NC. Owens graduated with his bachelor's degree in 2016 from Limestone (S.C.). He earned his Master's Degree from Southern Nazarene (Okla.) in 2021.

Chris Symington enters his third season with Brevard College in 2025 as the Senior Offensive Coordinator/Running Backs Coach after arriving at BC in the Spring of 2023. Prior to Brevard, Symington most recently served as the Assistant Coach/Offensive Line/Run Game Coordinator at NCAA DII Colorado State University-Pueblo.  At CSU Pueblo, Symington guided Ryan Jensen, a two-time All-American that was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in 2013. After four seasons with the Ravens, Jensen emerged in 2017 as the team's starting center for the entire season. In 2018, he inked a contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers that made him the highest paid center in NFL history.  Symington brings over 35 years of experience as a player and coach to the Tornados, much of it at the Division-I level. He has held offensive line coaching posts at Eastern Michigan (2003-2008), Tennessee State (2000-03), Western Kentucky (1996-99), and Vanderbilt (1990-94). From 1995-96, Symington was the offensive coordinator at the Division-II level with Northwood University (Mich.). An offensive lineman at the University of Colorado from 1984-88, Symington was named the Freedom Bowl Most Valuable Player in 1985, was the team’s offensive player of the year in 1987, and was an all-Big 8 honorable mention selection. Prior to obtaining his first coaching position as a graduate assistant at CU (1990 National Champions), Symington signed a free agent contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 1988. Symington and his wife, Marti, have six children: Adam, Jessica, Blair, Jackson, Mary Grace and Stuart, as well as 12 grandchildren. NFL Players Coached Ryan Jensen, Baltimore Ravens, Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Pro Bowl, Super Bowl Champion) T.J. Lang, Green Bay Packers, Detroit Lions (2x Pro Bowl, Super Bowl Champion) Lawrence Smith, Buffalo Bills Coaching Timeline 1989-1990: University of Colorado (Graduate Assistant) 1991-1994: Vanderbilt University 1994-1995: Northwood University (Mich.) 1996-1999: Western Kentucky University 2000-2004: Tennesse State University 2004-2008: Eastern Michigan University 2009-2014: Colorado State University Pueblo 2016-2018: Truman State University 2018-2022: Colorado State University Pueblo  2023-present: Brevard College 

Title: Chief Advisor for Player Experience/Senior Offensive Analyst   Phone: (704) 618-0836   Email: [email protected]   Alma Maters: North Greenville University (1992); Western Carolina University (1994, 2020)   CAREER BACKGROUND: 2025: Chief Advisor for Player Experience/Senior Offensive Analyst, Brevard College 2024: Defensive Line Coach, Brevard College 2020-2022: Co-Offensive Coordinator, Livingstone College 2016-2019: Defensive Line Coach, JM Robinson High School 2016: Bill Walsh NFL Minority Intern Coach, Oakland Raiders 2015: Offensive Line Coach, West Charlotte High School 2014: Bill Walsh NFL Minority Intern Coach, Cincinnati Bengals 2013: NCAA Assistant Football Coach, Earlham College 2012: Defensive Coordinator, First Assembly Christian Academy 2008-2009: Offensive Coordinator, Charlotte Cobras 2002-2005: Wide Receivers Coach, West Charlotte High School 1999-2002: NFL Tight End, Minnesota Vikings 1998-1999: NFL Tight End, Philadelphia Eagles 1997-1998: NFL Tight End, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 1994-1997: NFL 6th round pick - Minnesota Vikings 179th selection 1992-1994: NCAA Tight End, Western Carolina University 1990-1992: Tight End, North Greenville University   HIGHLIGHTS: 2023: Inducted into the North Greenville University Athletic Hall of Fame 2019: Top 10 Tight End in Franchise History, Minnesota Vikings 1994: NFL Minnesota Vikings All-Rookie Team Andrew Jordan, Jr. is entering his second season with the Brevard College Football program in 2025, serving as the Chief Advisor for Player Experience and Senior Offensive Analyst. Jordan is a former tight end who played eight seasons in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at North Greenville and Western Carolina University. After retiring from the NFL in 2002, he joined his alma mater, West Charlotte High School, as the Wide Receivers Coach. Jordan was inducted into the North Greenville University Hall of Fame in 2023. Jordan was born at Fort Bragg, North Carolina to Andrew Jordan Sr. and Francine McCollum. He was raised with two older sisters in a military family. Coach Jordan graduated from West Charlotte High School in Charlotte, North Carolina where he played varsity sports: Football and Basketball. Coach Jordan settled in the Charlotte area with his wife, Cynthia and their three children: Chekaira, Chemaiya, and Andrew III.

Title: Special Teams Coordinator/Recruiting Coordinator   Email: [email protected]   Phone: (828) 641-0333     CAREER BACKGROUND:   2024-25: Special Teams Coordinator/Recruiting Coordinator, Brevard College 2023-24: Offensive Line Graduate Assistant, Colorado State University 2022-23: Tight Ends Coach, Colorado State University-Pueblo 2021-22: Offensive Line Assistant, Colorado Mesa University 2019-20: Offensive Line Assistant, University of Northern Colorado 2015-18: Offensive Lineman, Presentation College   HIGHLIGHTS:   Helped CSU-Pueblo go 8-4 and appear in the NCAA DIII Postseason in 2022 Helped Colorado Mesa go 9-1 and earn a share of the RMAC Conference Championship in 2021 Student-athlete at Presentation College in Aberdeen, South Dakota   Matt Helton enters his second full season on staff with Brevard College Football, serving in 2025 as the Special Teams Coordinator and Recruiting Coordinator   Helton came from Brevard following a stint as a graduate assistant offensive line coach at Colorado State University, an FBS football program in the Mountain West Conference. Prior to his time in Fort Collins, Helton was the Tight Ends Coach for Colorado State University-Pueblo, who went 8-4 and qualified for the NCAA DII postseason. Helton also served as an Offensive Line Assistant at both Colorado Mesa University and the University of Northern Colorado. Helton was a football student-athlete at Presentation College in Aberdeen, South Dakota.  

Zac Dysert Title: Pass Game Coordinator/Quarterbacks Coach   Email: [email protected]   Alma Mater: Miami (OH), 2012   CAREER BACKGROUND:   Playing   2009-12: Miami University (OH), Quarterback 2013 NFL Seventh-Round Draft Pick (234th) – Denver Broncos 2013-15: Denver Broncos, NFL Quarterback 2015: Houston Texans, NFL Quarterback, 2016-17: Arizona Cardinals, NFL Quarterback 2017: Dallas Cowboys, NFL Quarterback   Coaching   2018-19: Quarterbacks Coach/Scout Team Coordinator, Perrysburg High School (Perrysburg, Ohio) 2019-20: Quarterbacks Coach/Offensive Coordinator/Scout Team Coordinator, Ada High School (Ada, Ohio) 2024: Brevard College Futures Head Coach/Senior Offensive Analyst/Assistant Quarterbacks Coach 2025: Brevard College Pass Game Coordinator/Quarterbacks Coach HIGHLIGHTS:   Selected as the ninth quarterback in the 2012 NFL Draft. Drafted 234th overall in the seventh round by the Denver Broncos. Miami Ohio’s all-time leader in career passing yards. Was the first three-time captain in school history. Perrysburg High School - Monitored and supported the athletic, emotional, and academic development of all players with a specific focus on quarterbacks. Ada High School - Facilitated the development of quarterbacks, other players, practice plans and overall team strategy. Analyzed and orchestrated all film sessions for coaches and team.   Zac Dystert, a standout FBS quarterback at Miami University (OH) with five years of quarterbacking experience in the National Football League, enters his second season on staff with Brevard College Football in 2025. Dysert will serve as the Pass Game Coordinator and Quarterbacks Coach.   Zac Dysert is the son of Greg and Carla Dysert. He attended Ada High School in Ada, Ohio. During his high school football career, he threw for 11,174 yards, which ranks second all-time in Ohio prep history, and passed for 100 touchdowns, including 35 as a senior, for the Bulldogs. He twice led Ada High School to the state playoffs, including a 2007 state semifinal appearance.   Dysert played collegiately at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. He was redshirted as a freshman in 2008. He took over as the starting quarterback in 2009 and completed 247 of 401 passes for 2,611 yards with 12 touchdowns and 16 interceptions. As a sophomore in 2010, he played in 10 games. He finished his sophomore season with 2,406 passing yards and 13 touchdowns.   As a junior, he completed 295 of 448 passes for 3,513 yards with 23 touchdowns and 11 interceptions. On November 3, 2012, Dysert became Miami's career passing leader, surpassing former RedHawk and retired Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger in a 27–24 loss to the Buffalo Bulls. He ended his career at Miami with 12,013 passing yards. He earned a bachelor's degree from Miami in December 2012.   Dysert was the ninth quarterback selected in the 2013 NFL Draft, going 234th overall to the Denver Broncos. Dysert spent two seasons in Denver and had stints with the Chicago Bears, Houston Texans, Buffalo Bills, Miami Dolphins, Arizona Cardinals, and Dallas Cowboys. Dysert's high school number was formally retired by the school in 2016 by Ada.  

Title: Academic Success Coordinator/Tight Ends & Fullbacks Coach Phone: (910) 729-0203   Email: [email protected]   Alma Mater: Brevard College 2023   CAREER BACKGROUND: 2018-2022: Tight End/H/Wide Receiver for Brevard College 2023-24: Tight Ends Coach at Brevard College 2024-25: Tight End/Fullback for the Gallos Negros de Querétaro | Querétaro City, Mexico 2025: Academic Success Coordinator/Tight Ends & Fullbacks Coach at Brevard College   HIGHLIGHTS: 2019 ECAC Scotty Whitelaw Bowl Champion 2021 USA South Spring Football Conference Champion 2021: D3football.com National Team of the Week 2022: USA South All-Conference First Team   O’Leary, a former All-Conference Tight End for the Brevard College football program, enters his third season on staff with the Tornados in 2025 as the Academic Success Coordinator/Tight Ends & Fullbacks Coach.   The Fayetteville, North Carolina native played five seasons with the Tornados, garnering accolades as a national D3football.com Team of the Week selection in 2021 and a USA South All-Conference selection in 2022 while also being a member of the 2019 ECAC Scotty Whitelaw Bowl Championship team.   O’Leary enjoyed a breakout fifth-year campaign en route to his All-Conference nod, racking up 52 receptions for 519 receiving yards and three touchdowns. In addition to joining the staff with BC, O’Leary competed for the Gallos Negros de Querétaro, an American football team based in Querétaro City, Mexico. The Gallos Negros compete in the LFA, the top American football league in Mexico.  

Title: Defensive Line Coach / Special Projects Email: [email protected] Phone: (803) 309-7695 Playing and Professional Career: 2023-2024: Wheeler High School, Marietta, GA – Defensive Line Coach Assisted head football coach with training and coaching defensive line Coached three transitional players to defensive linemen who made All-Region team Taught Entrepreneurship, managed classroom and provided instruction to students 2022: Stetson University, Deland, FL - Defensive Quality Control Analyst Performed practice preparation, scouting, assisted with football operations, and gameday box chart of defense and special teams 2020-2022: Professional Football Player - Defensive Tackle Played for the Green Bay Blizzard of the Indoor Football League (2020 & 2021) Played for the Alphas in The Spring League in Indianapolis (2021) Played for the Saltillo Dinos in the Liga de Fútbol Americano Professional, a spring league in Mexico (2022) 2015-2019: Stetson University, Deland, FL – Defensive Tackle Saw action in 41 games throughout four-year college career Played in both the FCS Bowl (team captain) and the Spiral Tropical Bowl Invited to NFL tryout camp in Daytona Received an Emerging Leader Award from Stetson University Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (Spring 2016, 2017, 2018) Selected President and Charter Member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc., Stetson University Chapter (May 2019) 2011-2015: Ridge View High School, Columbia, SC - Defensive End and Defensive Tackle Became four-year letterman with the football team Competed in the shot put and discus on the track team and played lacrosse Member of the National Honor Society and the National Beta Club Received the Morehouse College Emerging Man of Scholarship certificate 2019: Stetson University, Deland, FL – Bachelor’s in Business Administration Major in Finance and a Minor in Sales Roland George Investments Program portfolio management team member Personal: Zane A. Smith was born on March 29, 1997, in Columbia, SC ... He has traveled throughout the United States and Mexico ... He married his college sweetheart, Amber Hunter-Henley on July 27, 2024, a former Stetson University and six-season Atlanta Falcons cheerleader and captain. The couple resides in the Atlanta area.

Title: Cornerbacks / Futures Pass Game Coordinator   Phone: (303) 253-5442   Email: [email protected]   Alma Mater(s): Colorado State University Pueblo, Chadron State College   CAREER BACKGROUND: 2017-2019: Defensive Back at Colorado State University - Pueblo 2020:Defensive Back at Golden West Community College 2021-2023:Defensive Back at Chadron State College 2024: Varsity Defensive Backs Coach / Middle School Head Coach at The Academy Charter School 2025: Defensive Back assistant at Green Mountain Highschool 2025: Defensive Back with the Shreveport Rouxgaroux ( National Arena League ) and the Corpus Christi Tritons ( AF1 )   Javian Byrd is a dedicated football player and coach with a wealth of experience across collegiate, high school, and professional football. After playing as a defensive back at Colorado State University - Pueblo (2017-2019), Golden West Community College (2020), and Chadron State College (2021-2023), Byrd transitioned to coaching. In 2024, he became the Varsity Defensive Backs Coach and Middle School Head Coach at The Academy Charter School. Byrd further expanded his coaching expertise in 2025, taking on the role of Defensive Back Assistant at Green Mountain High School. Alongside coaching, he has played professionally as a Defensive Back with the Shreveport Rouxgaroux in the National Arena League and the Corpus Christi Tritons in AF1 this past spring.