Georgetown University Men's Football

Sgarlata Through the Years Title Head Coach 2014-pres. Defensive Coordinator 2006-13 Assistant Coach 1995-03 Position Group Defensive Backs 2018-pres. 2006-13 Running Backs 2017 Quarterbacks 2014-16 Defensive Line 2002-05 1995-96 Offensive Line 2001 Receivers / Tight Ends 1997-00 Rob Sgarlata Coaching Resume 56 total All-Patriot League selections as head coach, including nine in 2019.  429 Hoyas have been named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll, including a program-record 55 student-athletes in 2023-24. Guided one player to CoSIDA Academic All-America status in 2021. Won three games in the Lou Little Trophy series against Columbia University (2015, 2016, 2019), named after College Football Hall of Fame Coach Lou Little, who coached at both Georgetown and Columbia. Helped develop six All-Americans – Michael Ononibaku (2005), Alex Buzbee (2006), Andrew Schaetzke (2011), Robert McCabe (2012), Alec May (2014) and Joshua Tomas (2023).  Six Hoyas have been invited to NFL rookie camps - Alex Buzbee, Andrew Schaetzke, Robert McCabe, Alec May, Dustin Wharton, Michael Dereus. Rob Sgarlata (C'94, S'12) was named the 31st head football coach in GU program history in February 2014, becoming just the fourth person to have played football and graduated from Georgetown before earning the head coach title, joining Joe Reilly, Jack Hagerty and Maurice Dubofsky. Sgarlata's Academic All-Americans Ahmad Wilson 2021 1st Team Sgarlata has established a foundation for the program based on three principles …    Sgarlata's All-Patriot League Honors Ahmad Wilson 2021 1st Team Ahmad Wilson 2019 1st Team Jethro Francois 2018 2nd Team Ahmad Wilson  2018 2nd Team Jeremy Moore 2012 1st Team Jeremy Moore 2011 1st Team Jayah Kaisamba 2011 2nd Team Jayah Kaisamba 2010 1st Team Jeremy Moore 2010 2nd Team Travis Mack 2008 2nd Team Brian Tandy 2006 2nd Team Michael Ononibaku 2005 1st Team Alex Buzbee 2005 2nd Team Michael Ononibaku 2004 1st Team Alex Buzbee 2004 2nd Team Michael Ononibaku 2003 2nd Team 4 for 40 - a four-year commitment to Georgetown football leads to a 40-year relationship with special attention to their mind, body and spirit - Cura Personalis Men for Others - the Jesuit value of service to the community SISU - a Finnish phrase that translates into courage in the face of adversity In nine years as head coach, Sgarlata has seen 56 student-athletes earn postseason All-Patriot League honors and 429 Georgetown football players have been named to the Patriot League Football Academic Honor Roll, including a program-record 55 student-athletes at the end of the 2023-24 school year. In 2023, the Hoyas finished 3-3 in conference action and 5-6 overall. The Blue & Gray made history with a 28-24 win over No. 15 Fordham on September 30 for Georgetown's first win over a ranked opponent since joining the Patriot League in 2001. In 2022, fifth year Joshua Tomas was crowed the NCAA FCS statistical champion for receptions per game and receiving yards per game. Tomas was also named 2023 Associated Press All-American Third Team. In 2021, graduate student Ahmad Wilson became the first CoSIDA Academic All-American under Sgarlata's guidance. In 2019, the Hoyas had a program-record nine players named to All-Patriot League teams. The GU defense finished the season ranked fourth in the country in scoring defense and pass efficiency defense, fifth in red zone defense, sixth in first down defense and seventh in total defense. The Hoyas enjoyed one of the best improvements seasons in the country in 2018, finishing 5-6 overall and 4-2 in league play, the program’s best Patriot League record since joining the conference in 2001. Georgetown enjoyed conference wins over Fordham, Lafayette, Lehigh and Bucknell. The double OT win over Lehigh was GU’s first since 1925. Six Hoyas were named to All-Patriot League postseason teams. In each of his first two seasons at the helm, Sgarlata guided a one-game improvement in the win column. In 2015, Georgetown took home the first Lou Little Trophy by beating Columbia and earned its first home victory over an Ivy League program, defeating Brown. Kyle Nolan became GU's all-time leader in pass attempts, completions and total offense, earning an invitation to Baltimore Ravens Rookie Mini-Camp. Alec May had an All-America season in 2014, setting the program's single-season sack record and leading the nation with 16.5, while Nick Alfieri became the third player in program history to eclipse 300 tackles. Both were named First Team All-Patriot League. Sgarlata's emphasis on excellence in the classroom has shown as the program set a Patriot League record with 45 student-athletes on the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll in 2014. The Hoyas also had the highest academic progress rate (APR) in the Patriot League for two-straight academic years (2013-14 and 2014-15), scoring a perfect 1,000 in 2014-15. Prior to being named head coach, Sgarlata had been on the Hoya coaching staff for 18 seasons, working with four different position groups and served as the assistant head coach and defensive coordinator for 10 seasons. During his tenure as defensive coordinator, he helped guide the Hoyas to the top-ranked scoring defense in the Patriot League in 2011 and the second-ranked scoring defense in 2012. The Hoyas featured four ECAC First Team selections and 20 All-Patriot League selections on defense. Within the defense, Sgarlata coached All-Americans Michael Ononibaku (2005), Alex Buzbee (2006), Andrew Schaetzke (2011) and Robert McCabe (2012). Both Shaetzke and McCabe earned Patriot League Defensive Player of the year honors and Sgarlata also guided the 1996 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) Defensive Player of the Year Janne Kouri. Buzbee became the second Hoya in program history to make an NFL roster, suiting up for the Washington Redskins (2007-09). He also played for the Toronto Argonauts of the CFL from (2010-11). While working on the offensive side of the ball, Sgarlata helped lead the Hoyas to consecutive MAAC Championships (1998, 1999) and an appearance in the 1998 ECAC Bowl. J.J. Mont was named the 1999 Co-Offensive Player of the Year and he coached Gharun Hester, Georgetown’s all-time leading receiver in yards (3,089) and touchdowns (39). Sgarlata has also served as an academic advisor, career and alumni liaison, financial aid liaison, internship director and computer and technology liaison during his time with the football program. A four-year letterwinner at Georgetown, Sgarlata is among the program's all-time leading rushers. He was a team captain as a senior in 1993 and received the John J. Hagerty Award. He excelled in the classroom, being named to the 1993 GTE District II Academic All-America Football Team and was also named to the MAAC Football League Academic All-Star Team. Sgarlata graduated from Georgetown in 1994 from the College of Arts & Sciences with a degree in government and international relations. In May 2012, he completed his master's degree in sport industry management from Georgetown’s School of Continuing Studies.

Recruiting Areas: Northern California, Pacific Northwest, Rocky Mountains/Big Sky Regions Amoako joins the Hoyas after spending the last two seasons as a Wide Receivers Coach at the College of San Mateo. Amoako has coached seven wideouts who have earned Division I Scholarships. Amoako has had coaching stints at Gavilan College as the Defensive Backs Coach and at De Anza College where they won the 2018 PAC 7 Championship.  Before coaching, Amoako was a defensive back at the University of Oregon and was a member of the 2014 PAC 12 Championship team that won the Rose Bowl and earned a berth in the first-ever College Football Playoff. 

Purkey joins the Hoyas after spending the 2024 season as the defensive backs coach at Muhlenberg College. Prior to coaching the Mules, Purkey spent five years as the linebackers coach at Bridgewater College, where he also served as special teams coordinator for two seasons and defensive coordinator in the spring of 2024. During his time there, he coached six All-America selections and an NCAA Division III statistical champion in kickoff returns. Bridgewater allowed an average of only 18.8 points per game during Purkey's tenure and ranked among the Division III leaders in takeaways in both 2022 and 2023. He helped lead the Eagles to an Old Dominion Athletic Conference championship, national ranking and NCAA Tournament home game in 2019. Prior to Bridgewater, Purkey spent one season as special teams coordinator and inside linebackers coach at Maine Maritime Academy and one as defensive/special teams quality control assistant with his alma mater, James Madison University, helping the Dukes reach the 2017 FCS national championship game. Purkey was an assistant coach at McDaniel College from 2015 through the spring of 2017, starting as running backs coach and ending as special teams coordinator/linebackers coach. He was also the assistant special teams coordinator/intern wide receivers coach with JMU in 2014 and an assistant wide receivers coach at Stevenson University in 2013. Purkey graduated from JMU in 2013 with a degree in kinesiology and a minor in coaching education. He completed his master’s degree in exercise science and physical education at McDaniel.   

Ramey joins the Hoyas after spending the last four seasons coaching wide receivers, running backs and tight ends at Bridgewater College in Bridgewater, Virginia. Ramey oversaw the running backs during his first three seasons before transitioning to wide receivers in 2023. In his first season as a coach (2020-21), Demetreus Jalepes was a first team running back selection at both the All-State and All-ODAC levels. The Maryland native also coordinated Bridgewater’s recruiting during his time on the staff. Before joining the coaching staff, Ramey was a linebacker and two-time team captain for Bridgewater. As a senior Ramey was a first team All-State selection, leading Eagles to the ODAC championship and a final #20 national ranking in 2019. He ranked second on the team in tackles (82), sacks (5.0) and tackles for loss (11.0). A three-time All-ODAC linebacker, Ramey earned second team honors as a sophomore and junior before making first team All-Conference as a senior. He graduated with 195 career tackles, 9.0 sacks, 21.5 tackles for loss and four forced fumbles.  

Partin joined the Blue & Gray in 2023 after spending one year as an offensive line graduate assistant for the University of Memphis. Partin helped the Tigers capture a 38-10 victory over Utah State in the SERVPRO First Responder Bowl last season. During the 2023 season, Partin led the GU offense to be second in the league with 16 sacks against and first in time of possession (33:35 per game).  The offensive line allowed the Hoya run game to average 144.3 yards per game and 4.2 per carry.  Partin spent the previous three seasons (2019-21) as an offensive line graduate assistant and special teams coach for Marshall University. From 2014-2019, Partin served as the tight ends and h-back coach at Hampden-Sydney College. The Virginia native earned his bachelor of arts in economics and business from Hampden-Sydney College in 2014 and earned his master of arts in leadership studies from Marshall University in 2021. 

Recruiting Areas National: Ohio, East Dallas DMV Counties: Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania, Stafford (Va.)   Henderson's All-Patriot League Honors Nick Dunneman 2023 2nd Team Will Kessler 2023 2nd Team Brock Biestek 2022 2nd Team Conor Hunt 2021 2nd Team Ahmad Wilson 2021 1st Team Ahmad Wilson 2019 1st Team Brad Hurst 2019 2nd Team Palmer Nix 2019 2nd Team Trey Henderson joined the Georgetown coaching staff in March 2019. Along with being the team's special teams coordinator, he also works with the safeties from 2019-2022. In 2023, Henderson transitioned to working with the linebackers while remaining the Hoyas special teams coordinator. In 2023, GU ranked second in punt returns (10.4 ypg) and field goals (.692) going 9-13. Kicker Patrick Ryan also tied the program record for the fifth longest field goal with a 49-yard field goal at Penn.  In 2022, the Hoyas ranked first in punt returns (10.2 ypg) and field goals (.833) going 10-12.  In 2021, Georgetown's special teams ranked second in the Patriot League and 15th in FCS with four blocked kicks, three of which were punts. The punting unit paced the conference in net punting, averaging 38.2 yards per boot. The Blue & Gray also ranked second in red zone defense (82.4%) and third in passing yards allowed (185.2 ypg). The Hoyas boasted one of the best special teams units in the Patriot League in 2019, leading the lead in punt return average and kickoff coverage. Georgetown was the only PL team to return a punt for a touchdown all season. GU’s safeties helped lead a backfield that ranked fourth nationally in pass efficiency defense and was also top 10 in total defense and scoring defense. The Hoyas had 12 interceptions to rank second in the Patriot League. Henderson came to the Hilltop after spending 13 years on the coaching staff at William & Mary, most recently working with the safeties and serving as the recruiting coordinator. In 2016, the Tribe defense led the country in fewest passing yards allowed per game (154.2) and ranked fourth in passing efficiency defense (105.16).   He coached four all-conference honors in three seasons with the safeties, including working with the 2015 Colonial Athletic Association co-Defensive Player of the Year and consensus first-team All-American DeAndre Houston-Carson, who was drafted by the Chicago Bears. Henderson also coached cornerback Derek Cox (third round draft pick by Jacksonville Jaguars in 2009), cornerback B.W. Webb (fourth round draft pick by the Dallas Cowboys in 2013) and safety Jerome Couplin III (free agent signee by the Detroit Lions).   In addition to his role with the defensive secondary, Henderson also worked with the Tribe’s specialists, helping four players earn five all-conference honors, including a pair of first-team all-league picks in 2015. Additionally, placekicker Nick Dorka, Jr. garnered multiple All-America honors in 2015 after ranking fourth nationally in field goals made per game (1.62), 10th in field goal percentage (.840) and 11th in scoring (8.5).   Henderson came to William & Mary in 2006 after serving as the defensive backs and wide receivers coach at Hopewell High School in Virginia for three seasons, which included an AAA State Championship in 2003.   A four-year letterwinning defensive back at Randolph-Macon College, Henderson started three years in the secondary and was the Yellow Jackets’ co-captain in 2001, while also spending three seasons on the baseball team. He received his Bachelor of Arts in economics and business from RMC in 2002 and completed a Master’s of Science in sport leadership at Virginia Commonwealth University in December 2006.  

Recruiting Areas National: South Florida, New England Doherty's All-Patriot League Honors Mateen Ibirogba 2023 1st Team Ibri Harrell 2023 2nd Team  Rashon Adams Jr.   2023 2nd Team Jaden Dugger 2023 2nd Team Will Kessler     2023 2nd Team Wedner Cadet 2022 2nd Team Justin Fonteneaux 2022 2nd Team Ibrahim Kamara 2022 2nd Team Ibrahim Kamara 2021 2nd Team Owen Kessler 2021 2nd Team Ahmad Wilson 2021 1st Team Duval Paul 2019 1st Team Ahmad Wilson 2019 1st Team Khristian Tate 2019 2nd Team Xavier Reddick 2019 2nd Team Khristian Tate 2018 1st Team Wes Bowers 2018 2nd Team Jethro Francois 2018 2nd Team Owen Kessler 2018 2nd Team Duval Paul 2018 2nd Team Khristian Tate 2017 1st Team David Akere 2017 2nd Team Hunter Kiselick 2016 1st Team Henry Darmstadter 2016 2nd Team Harry McCollum 2016 2nd Team Khristian Tate 2016 2nd Team Henry Darmstadter 2015 2nd Team Ettian Scott 2015 2nd Team Ettian Scott 2014 2nd Team Jeremy Moore 2012 1st Team Kevin Doherty was named Georgetown’s defensive coordinator in January 2017 after serving as the special teams coordinator from 2012-16. In 2023, the GU defense ranked first in the league in interceptions (10), touchdowns (35) and allowed the least amount of offensive yards (3,565).  Five members of the defense were named to All-Patriot League teams, including a first team honor for Mateen Ibiroga. In 2022, Doherty helped three Hoyas earn All-Patriot League honors in Ibrahim Kamara (2nd Team), Justin Fonteneaux (2nd Team) and 2022 FCS Jerry Rice Award Finalist Wedner Cadet (2nd Team). In 2021, he helped three Hoyas to All-Patriot League honors in CoSIDA All-American Ahmad Wilson (1st Team) as well as co-sack leaders Ibrahim Kamara (2nd Team) and Owen Kessler (2nd Team). Doherty led one of the best defenses in the country in 2019, ranking among the top 10 nationally in several categories. The Hoyas ranked fourth in the country in scoring defense, fourth in pass efficiency defense, fifth in red zone defense, sixth in first down defense and seventh in total defense. During Georgetown’s four-game winning streak, the GU’s defense did not allow more than 10 points in a game. Four members of the defense were named to All-Patriot League teams, including first team nods for Duval Paul and Ahmad Wilson. In 2018, the Hoyas boasted one of the best defenses in the entire country. Georgetown led the Patriot League with 34 sacks and 20 interceptions, and ranked second in scoring defense (21.1 ppg), total defense (298.0 ypg) and rushing defense (103.2 ypg). Nationally, the Blue & Gray was among the top 20 in interceptions (2nd), pass efficiency defense (2nd), turnovers gained (6th), rushing defense (10th), total defense (12th), sacks (10th) and scoring defense (18th). Five members of the defense were named to postseason All-Patriot League teams. Doherty led one of the best special teams units in the country in 2016. The Hoyas tied for the national lead with eight blocked kicks, while Hunter Kiselick led all players in FCS with four blocked kicks -- all on field goals. Henry Darmstadter was named to the All-Patriot League Second Team after finishing a perfect 19-of-19 on PAT attempts and tying for the conference lead with 11 made field goals. He also set the Georgetown record with 27 career field goals. Harry McCollum was also named to the second team after setting GU single-season records with 86 total punts and 3,575 yards punting, becoming the first Hoya to surpass 3,000 punt yards in a season. His 41.6 yards per punt average ranks second in Georgetown history. In 2015, Doherty helped guide Darmstadter to Second Team All-Patriot League honors. Additionally, Isaac Ellsworth posted the second best kick return average in GU history (22.9 yards/return). In 2014, McCollum set the single-season mark in program history, averaging 42.7 yards/punt. The Hoyas ranked third in the Patriot League in pass defense (215.7 yards/gm) in 2012. In the defensive backfield, Doherty guided safety Jethro Francois to a strong freshman season, as he earned STATS Division I FCS National Rookie of the Week for his performance at Bucknell, also his first career start. In 2014, Doherty worked a group of safeties that combined for five interceptions. He also guided Harry McCollum to a strong season as the sophomore averaged 42.7 yards/punt, the single-season mark in program history. During his time on the Hilltop, Doherty helped guide the Hoyas to third in the Patriot League in pass defense (215.7 yards/gm) in 2012, despite losing three starters in the secondary from the previous season. Under Doherty's tutelage, Jeremy Moore set a career high with five interceptions, while breaking the program's career record for interception return yardage (318 yards). Punt Returner Kevin Macari, was second in the PL in punt return average (11.5). In addition to his work on the field, Doherty has also helped the football program forge strong relationships in the community. In 2014, he organized the team's adoption of Elijah Davis and Jackson Dundon through the Friends of Jaclyn Foundation. The Hoyas added Willie Hughes to the football family in 2016. Doherty brings 25 years of college coaching experience, last serving as the Assistant Head Coach and defensive backfield coach at St. Anselm College in Manchester, N.H. From 2001-09, Doherty coached at Harvard University, helping the Crimson win Ivy League championships in 2001, 2004, 2007 and 2008. He was the defensive backfield coach in 2001 before becoming co-defensive coordinator in 2002 when he was named the All American Football Foundation Assistant Coach of the Year. In 2003, he was named assistant head coach and defensive coordinator. As defensive coordinator, Harvard's rushing and scoring defense both ranked in the top 10 nationally four different times, reaching as high as second in 2006 and 2004, respectively. The Crimson's pass efficiency defense led the nation in 2007. Prior to Harvard, Doherty spent two seasons at University of Connecticut as the defensive backfield coach, earning his first Assistant Coach of the Year honor from the All American Football Foundation. Doherty spent one season as the Head Coach at St. Francis (Pa.) after a successful six-year run as the defensive coordinator and special teams coordinator at Marist College. In 1997, the Red Foxes led the nation in total defense, allowing 213 yards per game, while setting NCAA records, allowing 39.8 rushing yards per game and 1.24 yards per carry, while allowing just three rushing touchdowns in 1997. Doherty also helped guide the team to a 2004 MAAC Championship. From 1989-1992, Doherty was the defensive backfield coach and special teams coordinator at Tufts University in Medford, Mass. He also spent the spring of 1989 coaching outside linebackers at Northeastern University in Boston, Mass. Doherty began his coaching career at Syracuse University under Dick MacPherson from 1987-1989 as a Graduate Assistant Football Coach. In 1987 he helped the Orange to a Sugar Bowl Championship and a 1988 Hall of Fame Bowl Championship. Doherty earned his Bachelors of Arts from Tufts University in 1987 and obtained his Masters of Science from Syracuse University in 1989. He lives with his wife, Sue and has three children, son Kevin, Jr., daughters Katherine and Claire and three stepchildren Abagail, Emmanuel and Annie.