Concordia University WI Men's Football

Wyatt Wilderman was named the head coach of the Concordia University Wisconsin men’s golf team ahead of the spring 2025 season. In his debut, Wilderman made an immediate impact. Under his leadership, the Falcons delivered a standout performance at the Forester Spring Invite, carding a 36-hole team score of 608—the third-best mark in program history. A proud CUW alumnus, Wilderman brings extensive experience in both golf and coaching. He currently serves as the Assistant Golf Professional at CUW’s home course, the River Club of Mequon, a private country club where he continues to refine his skills in coaching and player development. In addition, he contributes as an assistant coach for the CUW ACHA hockey team, helping guide the Falcons to a 25-12-2 record and a trip to the 2024 National Tournament. As a former standout on the CUW golf team, Wilderman earned All-NACC honors during the 2020-21 season and currently ranks fourth in program history for career scoring average. He later served as the team’s graduate assistant for two seasons while completing his master’s degree in 2023. Outside of collegiate coaching, Wilderman is an active competitor on the Wisconsin PGA circuit, where he placed sixth in the Assistant Player of the Year standings with a season scoring average of 73.5. With a proven track record as both a player and coach, Wilderman is committed to developing CUW’s golfers and elevating the program to new heights.

Greg Etter completed his 18th season as Concordia University Wisconsin’s head football coach in 2025, coming off one of the most successful seasons in program history. The Falcons advanced to the NCAA Division III Championships for the second time under his leadership after capturing their second Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference (NACC) title with a perfect 8-0 conference record and a 9-2 overall mark. Etter was named the 2025 NACC Coach of the Year following the historic campaign. Etter first led the Falcons to a NACC championship in 2013, when his team also finished undefeated in conference play (6-0). Under his guidance, CUW has recorded seven second-place and one third-place finishes in NACC competition. He owns a 74-48 career conference record and has earned NACC Coach of the Year honors twice (2013, 2025). He was also named Wisconsin Private College Coach of the Year in both seasons. During Etter’s tenure, CUW football has produced 206 All-NACC selections, three All-Region honorees, and one All-American. His players have earned Wisconsin Private College Player of the Year recognition four times: quarterback Austin Damaschke (2012, 2013), linebacker Justice Kaneta (2023), and defensive lineman Marquiton Sellers (2025). The Falcons have also excelled statistically, including a 2011 defense that ranked first nationally in passing defense and a 2019 unit that led the nation with zero blocked punts. Under Etter, CUW has claimed the Cheese Bowl in each of the past four seasons and has won the Luther Cup in six of the last eight meetings. Since Etter’s arrival, the football program has grown to as many as 150 participants, while maintaining a strong emphasis on academics. The Falcons consistently post a team GPA above 3.0 and have produced 481 NACC Scholar-Athletes during his tenure. CUW has recorded 30 or more Scholar-Athletes on 10 different occasions. Academic success has included 13 CoSIDA/CSC Academic honors, highlighted by Evan Lischka becoming the first Academic All-American in program history in 2023. Etter’s teams are also deeply involved in community service, supporting initiatives such as Mentors for Mequon Young Life, Longario Family Housing Project, Read Across America, campus blood drives, youth football programs, and numerous charitable fundraisers. The program has raised funds for causes including a veterans memorial, Ronald McDonald House, Special Olympics, breast cancer awareness, and the Donald Driver Foundation. Etter brings experience across all three NCAA divisions. Prior to CUW, he served as defensive coordinator at Carthage College, where his defenses ranked nationally in multiple categories, including leading the nation in interceptions in 2004. That season’s team finished No. 5 nationally, earning Etter recognition on American Football Monthly’s “Hot Coaches List.” Earlier, Etter spent 12 seasons at South Dakota State University, serving as defensive coordinator, special teams coordinator, and defensive backs coach. His units produced nationally ranked special teams and set school records in interceptions. Two of his former players went on to NFL careers: Adam Vinatieri and Scott Connot. Etter began his collegiate coaching career at the University of Wisconsin, where he assisted with the defensive backs and helped coach future NFL standout Troy Vincent under Hall of Fame coach Barry Alvarez. Greg Etter and his wife, Kerry, have two sons. Season Conference  Conference Finish   Postseason 2025 8-0 (1.000) * Champions ** NCAA Divsion III Championships 2024 5-3 (.625) 2023 6-2 (.750) Runner-Up 2022 6-2 (.750) Runner-Up Lakefront Bowl Participant 2021 4-4 (.500) 20-21 1-2 (.600) 2019 3-4 (.429) 2018 5-2 (.714) Runner-Up 2017 1-5 (.167) 2016 1-5 (.167) 2015 3-3 (.500) 2014 3-3 (.500) Runner-Up 2013 6-0 (1.000) * Champions **  NCAA Divsion III Championships 2012 6-1 (.857) Runner-Up 2011 4-3 (.571) 2010 2-5 (.285) 2009 5-2 (.714) Runner-Up 2008 5-2 (.714) Runner-Up Career  74-48 (.590)  * Won the Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference title ** Advanced to the NCAA Division III Championship first round

Jim Mosso was named the head coach in August, 2022 and completed his third season with the Falcons in 2024-25.  The Falcons have steadily improved throughout Mosso's tenure compiling a record of 12-14-1 in the 2024-25 campaign. The season also saw the Falcons set their program-best winning streak from late December to early January, winning seven games in a row, which was capped off by a 2-1 win over the No. 4 Green Knights of St. Norbert College. The win marked the Falcons' first victory over a ranked opponent since the 2019-20 season, and the first since Mosso's time with CUW. In addition, the Falcons won the Border Battle Cup for the second-straight season. Under Mosso's guidance, Gabe Rosek was named to the NCHA All-Conference Team, while Jack Guvenal earned All-Freshmen honors. In the 2023-24 season, the Falcons landed 13 NCHA All-Academic members, while Gabe Rosek earned NCHA All-Conference honors. As a team, the Falcons doubled their win total from the previous season and secured the Border Battle Cup with a sweep of Lake Forest, a feat that had not been accomplished since the 2018 season. Mosso comes to Concordia with eight years of head coaching experience and six years as a general manager. He started the Vermont Lumberjacks Premier team from scratch. He was voted the Coach of the Year in the Eastern Hockey League during the 2015-16 and 2016-17 seasons. He was also a part of the staff at the University of New England that earned the Coach of the Year title in the 2021-22 season. Last year, Mosso served as the associate head coach at the University of New England. He helped guide the Nor’easterns to the NCAA Division III Tournament semifinals. UNE claimed the Commonwealth Coast Conference regular season and tournament titles and finished with a 24-4-1 record and ranked fifth in NCAA Division III. While at UNE, he served as the defensive coach as well as the special teams coach. The Nor’easterns boasted a power-play percentage of 25% and a 92.2% penalty kill. He also ran recruiting, video scouting and assisted with game day operations, event support, and fundraising. Before his time in Maine, he served as the head coach and general manager of the Vermont Lumberjacks from 2015 to 2021. He boasted a record of 184-71-7 with the Lumberjacks and sent 53 players to NCAA programs. They claimed the Premier Regular Season Championship in the 2016-17 season and advanced to the EHL Frozen Finals in the 2020-21 season. A year before his time at Vermont, he was with the Hartford Jr. Wolfpack of the MJHL in the 2014-15 season with a program-best record of 33-11-2 and advanced to the semifinals. Mosso graduated from Fitchburg State University in Massachusetts in 2013 with a degree in exercise and sports science. He played hockey at FSU and claimed the MASCAC regular season title in 2010 and the MASCAC tournament title in 2011. He has also earned Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) certification and USA Hockey Coaching Level Five and Safe Sport certification. Mosso becomes the fourth head coach in program history. Season Overall Conference Conference Finish 2024-25 12-14-1 (.463) 7-11-0 (.389) Seventh Place 2023-24 8-19-0 (.296) 6-12-0 (.333) Eighth Place 2022-23 4-22-1 (.167) 4-13-1 (.250) Eighth Place Totals  24-55-1 (.309)  17-36-1 (.324) 

Shea Klitzke finished his fourth season with the Falcons in the 2024-25 season where the Falcons posted another strong 23-13 campaign, taking second in the Northern Collegiate Hockey League. Under Klitzke's guidance, the CUW ACHA program reached new heights in the 2023-24 season. For the first time in program history, the Falcons won the Hap Cup Finals with a thrilling 9-6 victory over DePaul. Earlier in the season, with a victory over DePaul, the Blue and White recured their back-to-back regular season Northern Collegiate Hockey League conference title with a conference record of 8-1-1. For the second consecutive season, the Falcons advanced to the national tournament with an overtime goal over Minnesota to win in the ACHA Division II Central Regional Tournament. For their tremendous seasons, Chuck Emme, Ian Malcolmson, Garrett Wilderman, and Rex Staudacher all earned All-Region honors, while Chuck Emme was later named the ACHA Central Player of the Year and ACHA Division II Player of the Year. The Falcons experienced tremendous success in the 2022-23 season as they set a program record for wins with an overall record of 32-8-1. The blue and white also completed a perfect conference season with a record of 10-0, taking home the Northern Collegiate Hockey League regular season title. Throughout that season, Klitzke’s squad remained nationally ranked and, in February of 2023, was ranked sixth in ACHA Division II. The Falcons also took down No. 4 St. Thomas with a score of 4-1. In the postseason, the Falcons took runner-up in the Hap Cup. Klitzke and his team also made program history and qualified for the ACHA Division II National Tournament. History continued to be made when Ian Malcomson won ACHA Division II National Player of the Year, the first time a CUW athlete received said honor. Malcomson also went on to receive ACHA All-Athletic Honors as well as Central Regional Player of the Year. In the 2021-22 season, Klitzke coached the NCHL Rookie of the Year in Garrett Wilderman and also saw six All-NCHL and three All-Rookie selections. The Falcons went 15-14-1 in his first season and advanced to the 2022 Hap Cup Semifinals.  Klitzke played both golf and ice hockey at Concordia University Wisconsin in the 2011-12 season. He also played football for the Falcons in the 2013 and 2014 seasons. Year Overall Conference Conference Finish 2024-25 23-13-0 (.639) 7-2-0 (.778) 2nd (NCHL) 2023-24 25-12-2 (.667) 8-1-1 (.850) 1st (NCHL) 2022-23 32-8-1 (.793) 10-0 (1.000) 1st (NCHL) 2021-22 15-14-1 (.517) 11-5-0 (.688) 3rd (NCHL)  Overall 95-47-4 (.664)  36-8-1 (.811)

Coach Eminger finished his fourth season behind the bench for Concordia in the 2024-25 season. As an alumni, Eminger rejoins the Falcons after two years of experience being the head coach and general manager of the Milwaukee Power in the NA3HL. While at Milwaukee, he successfully rebuilt the program through the Covid-19 world, recruiting a whole new roster and contending well toward playoffs. Coach Nate remains the leader in the Power’s history, having coached 87 games. He has helped eight players move on to play college hockey, and three have received NAHL opportunities. He has also spent 10 years as a goalie coach throughout the Midwest, working with goalies from youth to college experience.  Coach Nate spent his childhood playing goalie as a Native of Crookston, Minnesota before moving to Green Bay, Wisconsin. Eminger was recruited to play in goal for Concordia Wisconsin, playing three seasons on the NCAA team and one season with the ACHA team. Eminger graduated in 2019 with a double major in Business Management and Marketing and minoring in Sport and Entertainment Business from CUW.

Hannah Nelson completed her first season as an assistant coach for both the Concordia University Wisconsin women’s hockey and women’s lacrosse programs during the 2024-25 academic year. Nelson joined CUW after spending two seasons as an assistant coach with the women’s hockey program at Buffalo State. Prior to her coaching career, she was a two-sport student-athlete at Trine University from 2017 to 2022, competing in both ice hockey and lacrosse. A member of Trine’s inaugural women’s ice hockey team, Nelson made history by scoring the program’s first-ever goal—the first goal by a collegiate women’s ice hockey player from the state of Indiana. She graduated in 2021 with a bachelor’s degree in Health and Physical Education and minors in Coaching, Exercise Science, and Sport Psychology. She went on to earn a master’s degree in Organizational Leadership from Trine in 2023. Nelson’s achievements extended beyond the rink and field. She was a three-time American Hockey Coaches Association (AHCA) Krampade All-American Scholar and a three-time member of the Intercollegiate Women’s Lacrosse Coaches Association (IWLCA) Academic Honor Roll. A native of Libertyville, Illinois, Nelson has also contributed to the sport at the national level. She served on the coaching staff for the USA Hockey U15 National Development Camp from 2019 to 2020 and worked at the USA Hockey National Camp in 2019, 2020, and 2022. She has also helped launch and coach youth hockey and learn-to-skate programs in the Upper West Indiana area.

Walker has been a part of the Concordia University Wisconsin football staff since 2006. He started as the running backs coach for the 2006 and 2007 seasons before moving to Defensive Coordinator. The CUW defense has been one of the top units in the Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference each year under his direction as coordinator. In 2011, Walker's pass defense allowed just 122.6 yards per game and ranked first in all of Division III. The Falcons followed that up with a strong season in 2012, allowing 18.7 points per game, ranking second in the conference. During the 2013 campign they led the Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference in tackles per game (75.0) and scored a league-best four touchdowns. In 2014, the Falcons tied for the NACC lead with 13 fumble recoveries. Prior to coming to CUW, Walker worked at Carthage College for three seasons, where he coached the secondary. Under the tutelage of then Defensive Coordinator Greg Etter, the  2004 secondary finished first nationally with 31 interceptions and 10 defensive touchdowns. He also served as a Head Coach at the high school level for eight years and as an assistant coach for five years. Walker has been a part of three NCAA playoff teams in his eight years of collegiate football. Walkers playing career began at Carthage College (1981-85) where he was a quarterback before playing shortly with the Minnesota Vikings as a running back in 1987. Walker also served as the Concordia University Wisconsin Head Track & Field Coach (men & women) for five seasons (200610). In his short term as leader of the track & field program, he has won nine NAC Championships (indoor & outdoor) and nine Coach of the Year honors. He also has the distinction of coaching three National Champions and several All-Americans. Amanda Kuca was the 2006 National DIII Track Athlete of the Year and a National Champion. Brock Solveson was the DIII National Scholar Athlete of the Year in both 2009 and 2010, along with winning two National Championships. Walker also serves as the Minority  Student  Athlete  Recruiting  Liaison. Walker is married to Glynis and they have one son, Adam.

Megan Guckeen completed her first year as the Graduate Assistant Coach for the CUW men’s and women’s golf programs in the 2024-25 academic year.   Before joining CUW, Megan was a standout member of the St. Norbert Green Knights Women’s Golf Team. During her time at St. Norbert, she earned a bachelor’s degree in Sociology.   Originally from Shakopee, Minnesota, Megan has a lifelong passion for athletics, participating in softball and tennis alongside her golf endeavors. Her experience extends beyond playing sports; she has worked as a performance coach, specializing in training athletes with a strong focus on team-oriented goals.   Currently residing in Cedarburg, WI, Megan enjoys exploring new restaurants, playing golf, and running during her free time.

Erling is in his third season with the CUW football program in 2026 after being elevated from the Offensive Graduate Assistant position.  Prior to Erling’s arrival he played Offensive Line at Culver-Stockton College (Canton, Mo) for 5 seasons. During his time, he was named team captain during the 2022 season. Erling also received several Daktronics NAIA Scholar-Athlete awards and the PAW award. He graduated with his Bachelor's degree in Sports Management and Finance in the spring of 2023. Erling graduated from Concordia University Wisconsin with his Master's degree in Business Administration in the Fall of 2025. Hailing from Tulare, California, Erling graduated from Mission Oak High School where he played both Offensive and Defensive Line.

Simpson-King will be in his first season as the Defensive Graduate Assistant for the CUW football program in 2025.   Hailing from Peoria, Illinois Simpson-King graduated from Elmwood High School, where he played running back and defensive back. Most recently, he served as Wide Receivers Coach & Pass Game Coordinator for East Peoria High School in Illinois.   While attending Eureka College, he played wide receiver, as well as a key contributor on special teams, over his four seasons with the Red Devils. He graduated with a bachelor's in Sports Management, and History & Political Science.

Curran White completed his fifth season as the Offensive Coordinator at Concordia Wisconsin in 2024.   The 2023 Falcons finished second in the NACC in scoring offense, averaging 33 points per game. CUW led NCAA Division III in total passing yards during the Spring 2021 season. In 2019 White was Head Coach of Bethany College in Lindsborg, Kansas. Wide Receiver Rodney Mollete was named to the 2019 NAIA All-America team after recording 69 receptions for 1,003 yards and 8 touchdowns. White Spent the 2017 and 2018 seasons as the Offensive Coordinator and Recruiting Coordinator at Ottawa University in Ottawa, Kansas. In 2018 the Braves finished with an 8-2 record, ranked no. 20 in the final NAIA Football Coaches' Poll. Ottawa ranked no. 14 in the NAIA in Scoring Offense per Game. From 2012 to 2016, White was the Assistant Head Coach and Offensive Coordinator at Concordia University Nebraska in Seward, Neb. In 2013, CUNE recorded its first winning season in over a decade with a 7-4 finish. The 2014 team had the top-ranked offense in CUNE history, averaging 401 yards per game. In 2016, the Bulldogs went 7-3 with a final NAIA ranking of no.18, which was the best finish at the school in 15 years. Before Concordia Nebraska, White was the Offensive Line Coach and Run Game Coordinator at Missouri Valley College in Marshall, Missouri from 2005 to 2011. At MVC White helped the Vikings win HAAC Conference Championships in 2006 and 2011, with NAIA Championship Series qualifications in 2006, 2007, 2009, and 2011. White began his collegiate coaching career at Wayne State College in Wayne, Nebraska where he was an assistant football coach and recruiting coordinator from 2001 to 2005. He earned a Master’s degree in Sport Management from WSC in 2004. Curran and his wife Jodi have four children—Gale, LaVona, Bayer, and Marin.

Joseph Federico is in his third season with the Falcons in the 2025 season.  He comes to Concordia from the University of Jamestown in North Dakota, where he spent the last six seasons.  With the Jimmies, he served as the Quarterbacks Coach, Co-Special Teams Coordinator and Academic Coordinator. During this time, the Jimmies rewrote the offensive record book. In 2021, the Jimmies were one of the top passing teams in the country with Quarterback Cade Torgerson ranking second in competitions, first in attempts, eighth total passing yards and seventh yards per game. Federico played quarterback at Phoenix College (Ariz.) from 2012-2014 and then at Concordia University Wisconsin from 2015-2016. Federico graduated from Concordia University Wisconsin with a degree in Sports Management & Entertainment in the spring of 2017. He is a native of Phoenix, Arizona. 

Jeff Merritt joins the Concordia University Wisconsin football staff for the 2025 season as the Defensive Coordinator and Defensive Secondary Coach. Merritt arrives in Mequon after spending the past four seasons at Hastings College (Neb.), where he served as the Defensive Secondary Coach and Recruiting Coordinator. Over his career, he has coached defensive backs for eight consecutive seasons and brings a proven track record of player development and defensive strategy. A native of Fort Lupton, Colorado, Merritt played four years at Doane University, where he was part of two NAIA playoff-qualifying teams in 2015 and 2016. He remained with the program as a Student Assistant before earning his bachelor’s degree in history in 2018. He later completed his Master’s Degree in Adult Organizational Learning from Midland University in December 2020 while serving as the Safeties Coach. Merritt’s experience as both a player and coach at the collegiate level has prepared him well for his leadership role with the Falcons’ defense.

Thomas will be in his first season as the Offensive Graduate Assistant for the CUW football program in 2026.   Hailing from Punta Gorda, Florida, Thomas graduated from Charlotte High School, where he played running back, wide receiver, and special teams.    While attending Concordia University of Wisconsin, he played running back over his five seasons with the Falcons. He graduated with a bachelor's in Sports Management.