Husson University Men's Football

Nat Clark has served as the head coach of the Husson football program since February 2019 where he has guided the Eagles to an 29-23 (.558) overall record and an 18-11 (.621) mark against conference opponents. In addition to his role as head coach, Clark also serves as the team's wide receivers coach with 24 years of coaching experience. The fourth head coach in the Eagles’ 20-year history since the program was re-established after a 58-year hiatus in 2002, Clark spent 12 seasons as an assistant head football coach and was named Eastern Collegiate Football Conference Assistant Coach of the Year in 2016.  Prior to returning to Husson in 2013, Clark served as an assistant football coach at Bangor High School for four seasons from 2009-2012. Bangor reached the Class A State Championship game during the 2009 and 2010 seasons. While at Bangor, Clark also served as a physical education teacher. Clark began his coaching career at Bangor High School before coming to Husson in 2002. The Bangor, Maine native was a four-year member of the University of Maine football program graduating in 2000 with a bachelor's of science in physical eduction. Clark earned his master's degree in educational leadership from Maine in 2012.    Clark and his wife, Jill — who is a first grade teacher in the Bangor School system — reside in Bangor with their children, Max, Landon and Avery.    NAT CLARK'S YEAR-BY-YEAR COACHING RESULTS Season Overall Conf. Finish Postseason 2019 4-6 4-3 3rd 2020 - - - Fall season cancelled due to COVID-19 2021 7-3 4-2 3rd 2022 5-6 4-2 2nd Commonwealth Coast Conference Runner-up; Hosted New England Bowl   2023   7-3 3-2 3rd 2024   6-5 3-2 2nd Conference of New England Runner-up; Fusion Bowl Appearance 2025   4-6   3-4   5th   Totals 33-29  (.532) 21-15 (.583)  COACHING HIGHLIGHTS 56 Commonwealth Coast Conference & Conference of New England All-Conference Selections One Commonwealth Coast Conference Offensive Player of the Year One Commonwealth Coast Conference Defensive Player of the Year One Commonwealth Coast Conference Defensive Lineman of the Year One Conference of New England Rookie of the Year Three New England Football Writers Division II/III All-New England Team Selections Four Noontime Sports All-New England Team Selections Four D3football.com All-Region One Selections 16 College Sports Communicators Academic All-District Selections One College Sports Communicators Academic All-America Selection

Vicktor Williams-Barros joined the Husson University football program as an assistant coach in August of 2025 and currently serves as an assistant offensive line and tight ends coach. CAREER AT A GLANCE: Since joining the Husson coaching staff, Williams-Barros has helped the Eagles to a 4-6 (.400) overall record, including a 3-4 (.429) mark in Conference of New England games. COACHING TIMELINE:  2025-Present: Husson University (Assistant Offensive Line/Tight Ends Coach) ATHLETIC CAREER:  Williams-Barros appeared in 22 games for the Husson University football program over his five years with the team. Throughout his time with the Eagles, Williams-Barros helped the team to a 25-17 record and two bowl game appearances.

Alex Brown joined the Husson University football program as an assistant coach in August of 2024 and currently serves as the cornerbacks coach. CAREER AT A GLANCE:  Since joining the Eagles in 2024, Brown has helped lead the team to a 10-11 (.476) overall record, including a 6-6 (.500) mark in Conference of New England games. Brown helped guide the Eagles to a Fusion Bowl appearance in 2024 after finishing as the CNE runner-up. Brown has coached one Conference of New England Rookie of the Year winner - Brayden Trombly (2024). Brown has led two Conference of New England All-Conference selection - Brayden Trombly (2024) and Kane Smith (2025). COACHING TIMELINE:  2024: Husson University (Defensive Backs Coach) 2025-Present: Husson University (Cornerbacks Coach) ATHLETIC CAREER:  Brown was a player at Husson from 2019-2023, where he appeared in 30 games and tallied 98 solo tackles, 50 assisted tackles, three tackles for loss, three interceptions, 29 pass breakups, one forced fumble and two fumble recoveries. Brown finished top-five or better on the team in total tackles during his junior and senior seasons, while finishing with the most pass breakups on the team in both years. As a member of the Eagles, Brown helped the team to a 23-18 record over his four years, including a runner-up finish in the Commonwealth Coast Conference in 2022, which earned Husson a home bowl game that year.

Greg Vreeland has served as the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach of the Husson University football program since July of 2024. CAREER AT A GLANCE:  Since joining the Husson coaching staff, Vreeland has helped the Eagles to a 10-11 (.476) overall record, including a 6-6 (.500) mark in Conference of New England games. Vreeland helped guide the Eagles to a Fusion Bowl appearance in 2024 after finishing as the CNE runner-up. Vreeland has coached numerous Conference of New England All-Conference selections - Jed Lober (2024), Nason Berthelette (2024), Ja'Quan Myles (2024), Cullen Casey (2024), Jade Hutchinson (2024), John Dugan (2024), Max Clark (2025) and Cam Holmes (2025). While at Hartwick, Vreeland coached three All-Empire 8 selections - Justin Lobasso (2021, 2022) and Nate Rath (2023). At Norwich, Vreeland guided Mani Romero, who became the first preseason All-American in school history (2020), in addition to being named the Joe Zabilski award winner in 2019 (Best D2/D3 player in New England), the NEWMAC offensive player of the year (2018), the golden helmet winner (2018), a two-time All-NEWMAC selection and the program record holder for most receiving yards in a game (2018). Also at Norwich, Vreeland mentored Trevor Chase to a NEWMAC rookie of the year award in 2019 and the school record for most catches in a game that same year, in addition to leading Lavonte Deciues to a rookie of the year selection in 2018. While at MIT, Vreeland led John Robinson to a first team All-NEWMAC selection in 2017. At East Coast Prep, Vreeland coached Sam Franklin in 2015, who was the first NFL player in the history of East Coast Prep. Vreeland coached Kevin Alberque, the ECFC offensive player of the year at Castleton in 2014. COACHING TIMELINE:  2014: Vermont State University Castleton (Wide Receivers Coach) 2015-17: East Coast Prep (Assistant Football Coach) 2017: Massachusetts Institute of Technology (Running Backs Coach) 2018-20: Norwich University (Wide Receivers Coach) 2020: East Coast Prep (Offensive Coordinator, Director of Academics) 2020-24: Hartwick College (Offensive Coordinator) 2024-Present: Husson University (Offensive Coordinator, Quarterbacks Coach) ATHLETIC CAREER:  As a player, Vreeland was a four-year letter winner as a member of the Vermont State University Castleton football program as a quarterback from 2009-12. PERSONAL:  A native of Becket, Mass. Vreeland earned a bachelor of science in physical education from Vermont State University Castleton in 2014 and a master of business administration from Norwich University in 2021.

Since arriving at Husson University in March of 2020, Paytton Hobbs has severed as the defensive coordinator, linebackers coach and recruiting coordinator for the Husson football program. CAREER AT A GLANCE: In Hobbs' first full season as the team's defensive coordinator, Husson finished first in the Commonwealth Coast Conference in points allowed per game with 17.2, which ranked 35th in the country. The Eagles also ranked 51st in the country during Hobbs' first season as defensive coordinator in yards per game, limiting teams to just 298.1 yards per outing.  Since joining the Eagles' staff, Hobbs has helped lead Husson to a 29-23 (.558) record, including an 17-12 (.586) mark in conference contests. During the 2023 season, Hobbs' defense led the Commonwealth Coast Conference in sacks (25), interceptions in conference games (7), total defense in conference play (339.2 YPG), total run defense (137.4 YPG), had the #3 scoring defense (19.6 PPG) and #3 overall scoring defense (23.6). Additionally, the Eagles had league leaders in tackles, sacks, tackles for loss, pass breakups, force fumbles and fumble recoveries.  During the 2022 season, Hobbs led the Husson defense to a ranking of 20th in the country with 16 interceptions on the season and the team also led the CCC with 12 interceptions in conference play. Additionally, Husson finished #3 in the Commonwealth Coast Conference in scoring defense (19.2 PPG), overall scoring defense (23.1 PPG) and had the nation's leading tackler, Tucker Buzzell with 134 tackles.  During the 2021 season, Hobb's defensive unit led the Commonwealth Coast Conference in both total defense and scoring defense.  The Eagles limited their CCC opponents to 19.2 points per game in 2022 under the direction of Hobbs and allowed just 23.1 points per game. Hobbs has developed numerous all-conference selections during his career - Frank Curran (2021), Tucker Buzzell (2021, 2022, 2023), David Redmond (2021), Kaleb Caron (2021), Antwan Turner (2021), Tyrek Mann (2022, 2023), Alex Brown (2022), Adam Bertrand (2023), Parker LaFrance (2023), Brayden Trombly (2024, 2025), Bryce Bussell (2024), Jahmye Tyson (2024, 2025), Kane Smith (2025), Ryan Banister (2025), JT Wright (2025) and James Boyd (2025).  Hobbs has directed one Conference Defensive Lineman of the Year honoree while with the Eagles - Frank Curran (2021). Hobbs has mentored one Commonwealth Coast Conference Defensive Player of the Year selection - Tucker Buzzell (2023). Hobbs has guided one Conference of New England Rookie of the Year winner - Brayden Trombly (2024). Multiple Noontime Sports All-New England Team members have been coached by Hobbs - Frank Curran (2021), Tucker Buzzell (2022). Hobbs has mentored two DIII All-New England team member - Tucker Buzzell (2022, 2023). Four D3football.com All-Region Team members have been coached by Hobbs - Frank Curran (2021), Tucker Buzzell (2022, 2023) and Ryan Banister (2025). Two Hansen Ratings All-Region Team honors have been coached by Hobbs - Tucker Buzzell (2022, 2023). During the 2021 season, Hobbs coached a defensive unit that led the conference in scoring defense and total defensive.  While at Ottawa University, Hobbs helped maintain a stout defense that was ranked nationally in total defense year in and year out. Hobbs also helped lead Ottawa to a Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference Championship in 2014. In 2019, Hobbs led the Dakota State University defense to 19 interceptions, which was good for second in the nation that year. Hobbs' defense set the single-game interception for Dakota State when they recorded six interceptions. Additionally, Hobbs completely turned around the Trojan defense that season, as he led them to a ranking of 38 nationally in total defense, compared to the team's ranking of 85th the previous year. While at Presentation College, Hobbs helped guide the Saints to the fourth best total defense in the nation in 2016. COACHING TIMELINE: 2013: Vermont State University Castleton (Assistant Linebackers Coach) 2014 (Spring): Middlebury College (Football Operations and Recruiting Intern) 2014 (Fall) - 2016 (Spring): Ottawa University (Kan.) (Linebackers Coach and Graudate Assistant Coach) 2015 (Summer): USA Football National Developmental Games (Defensive Coordinator) 2016 (Spring) - 2019 (Spring) : Presentation College (S.D.) (Defensive Coordinator, Linebackers Coach, Co-Special Team Coordinator) 2019-2020: Dakota State University (S.D.) (Defensive Coordinator and Linebackers Coach) 2020-2024: Husson University (Defensive Coordinator, Safeties Coach, Recruiting Coordinator) 2025-Present: Husson University (Defensive Coordinator, Linebackers Coach, Recruiting Coordinator) ATHLETIC CAREER: As a player, Hobbs was a three-year letter winner as a member of the Vermont State University Castleton Spartans football program as a linebacker from 2010-2012. Hobbs was named to the Eastern Collegiate Football Conference (ECFC) All-Academic Team in 2012. PERSONAL: A native of Middlebury, Vt. (Middlebury Union High School). Hobbs earned a bachelor of science in sports administration and minor in coaching from Vermont State University Castleton in 2014. Additionally, Hobbs earned a masters of business administration from Ottawa University in 2016. Hobbs and his wife, Brittny, live in Bangor, Maine with their children, Oakly, Nikko and Harlie.

Jake Cameron was hired in 2022 as an assistant coach for the Husson University football program. In addition to serving as an assistant coach under head coach Nat Clark, Cameron also serves as the program's offensive line coach, after previously serving as the wide receivers coach.  CAREER AT A GLANCE: Since joining Coach Clark's staff in 2022, Cameron has helped the Eagles to a 22-20 (.524) overall record, including a 13-10 (.565) mark in conference games. Cameron guided the Eagles to a New England Bowl Game appearance in 2022 and a Fusion Bowl appearance in 2024. Cameron has developed numerous all-conference selections - Jon Bell (2022), Cullen Casey (2022 & 2023), Hayden Fielder (2023), John Dugan (2024) and Jade Hutchinson (2023, 2024). Cameron has worked with one d3football.com All-Region selection - Cullen Casey (2023). Has worked with one Hansen Ratings All-Region honoree - Cullen Casey (2023).  COACHING TIMELINE: 2022: Husson University (Wide Receivers Coach) 2023-Present: Husson University (Offensive Line Coach) ATHLETIC CAREER: Cameron was a standout offensive lineman for five seasons with the Eagles from 2017-2021. Cameron appeared in 43 games while at Husson, earning two-straight Eastern Collegiate Football Conference (ECFC) All-Conference First Team selections, one Commonwealth Coast Conference First Team selection, as well as a second team selection in 2021. In addition, Cameron was also named a freshman All-American in 2017 and was a three-year captain for the Eagles. Adding on to his stellar freshman campaign in 2017, Cameron was named to the Noontime Sports All-New England Team and also earned a spot on the All-ECAC Team. Off the field, Cameron earned CCC All-Academic Team honors in the fall of 2021 and was named to the National Football Foundation Hampshire Honor Society that same season. PERSONAL: A native of Conway, N.H. Earned his bachelor's degree in criminal justice in December of 2021 and a certificate UG in counter terrorism and security. Currently resides in Bangor, Maine.

Tucker Buzzell was hired in 2024 as an assistant coach for the Husson University football program. In addition to serving as an assistant coach under head coach Nat Clark, Buzzell also serves as the program’s safeties coach.  CAREER AT A GLANCE: Since joining the Husson coaching staff Buzzell has helped lead the team to a 10-11 (.476) overall record, including a 6-6 (.500) mark in Conference of New England games. Buzzell helped guide the Eagles to a Fusion Bowl appearance in 2024 after finishing as the CNE runner-up. Buzzell has coached one Conference of New England All-Conference selection - Brayden Trombly (2025). COACHING TIMELINE: 2024: Husson University (Outside Linebackers Coach) 2025-Present: Husson University (Safeties Coach) ATHLETIC CAREER: Buzzell was a standout inside linebacker for five seasons with the Eagles from 2019-23. Buzzell appeared in 39 games while at Husson, earning earning three-straight Commonwealth Coast Conference All-Conference First Team selections, along with two-straight New England Football Writers All-New England honors, two-straight d3football.com All-Region 1 First Team selections.  Buzzell was named the 2023 Commonwealth Coast Conference Defensive Player of the Year. In addition, Buzzell was also named to the Noontime Sports All-New England First Team in 2022 and the Hansen Ratings 2022 DIII All-Region 1 Second Team and was a two-year captain for the Eagles. Off the field, Buzzell earned Commonwealth Coast Conference All-Academic Team honors three times, College Sports Communicators Academic All-District and was named a College Sports Communicators Academic All-American in 2023.   PERSONAL: A native of Lovell, Maine (Fryeburg Academy) Earned his bachelor's degree in sport management in May of 2024 Currently resides in Bangor, Maine.

Ed Mestieri joined the Husson University football program as an assistant coach in 2015 and currently serves as the inside linebackers coach. CAREER AT A GLANCE: Since joining Husson in 2015, Mestieri has helped the Eagles to a 72-39 (.649) overall record, including a 47-16 (.746) mark in conference games, in addition to four-straight Eastern Collegiate Football Conference Championships from 2015-2018. Mestieri has helped the Eagles to a New England Bowl appearance in 2022 and a Fusion Bowl appearance in 2024. Mestieri has coached two Cliff Harris Award Finalists - Bryant Wade (2015) and Elvin Suazo (2018). Mestieri has guided three d3football.com All-Region selections - Elvin Suazo (2018) and Tucker Buzzell (2022, 2023). Mestieri has directed three New England Football Writers Association All-New England members - Elvin Suazo (2018) and Tucker Buzzell (2022, 2023). Mestieri has mentored two Noontime Sports All-New England representatives - Elvin Suazo (2017) and Tucker Buzzell (2022). Mestieri has tutored three conference defensive player of the year selections - Bryant Wade (2015), Elvin Suazo (2018) and Tucker Buzzell (2023). Mestieri has worked with multiple all-conference recipients - Bryant Wade (2015), Elvin Suazo (2017, 2018), Tucker Buzzell (2021, 2022, 2023) and JT Wright (2025). Prior to joining the Eagles coaching staff, Mestieri served as director of football operations and a defensive assistant for two seasons (2012-13) at the University of Maine, and the Black Bears claimed the CAA Championship in 2013 and a berth in the FCS playoffs, losing to long-time rival University of New Hampshire 41-27. A veteran coach with over 40 years of experience, Merstieri, also coached at Norwich University, Dartmouth College, Kent State University, and Colby College, where he had a stint as head coach. As the Mules head coach, Mestieri posted a 31-33 record, finishing as the runner-up in the NESCAC on two occasions. ATHLETIC CAREER: Mestieri was a four-year letterwinner on the Springfield College football team from 1972-75. PERSONAL: Mastieri earned a bachelor of science in physical education from Springfield in 1976 and a master of Athletic Administration from Norwich in 1977. A native of Wareham, Massachusetts, Mestieri attended Wareham High School and then Bridgton Academy. He and his wife, Becky, live in Fairfield, Maine with their two golden retrievers. The couple has three children: Michael, Lindsay, and Samantha; and three grandchildren.

Nate Quirion began his third stint on the Husson University football coaching staff in 2019. In addition to serving as an assistant coach under head coach Nat Clark, Quirion also serves as the program's running backs coach. He held the same position from 2007-08 and 2014-16. CAREER AT A GLANCE: In his ten years as a member of the coaching staff, Quirion has helped the Eagles win three Eastern Collegiate Football Conference Championships (2014, 2015, 2016), including two NCAA Division III Championship tournament appearances (2014, 2016) and four bowl game appearances (2008, 2015, 2022, 2024). At Husson, Quirion has helped the Eagles to a 70-42 (.625) overall record, including a 41-16 (.719) mark in conference games. Quirion has helped developed multiple all-conference honorees - John Smith (2014, 2015, 2016), Garrett Poussard (2021), Elijah Garnett (2023) and Jed Lober (2024). Quirion has coached one Eastern Collegiate Football Conference Rookie of the Year - John Smith (2014). Has worked with one Eastern Collegiate Football Conference Offensive Player of the Year - John Smith (2015, 2016). Has mentored one Noontime Sports All-New England choice - John Smith (2016). Has directed one Eastern College Athletic Conference Scotty Whitelaw Sportsmanship Award winner - John Smith (2015). Quirion has tutored one All-Eastern College Athletic Conference honoree - John Smith (2014, 2015). Has coached one New England Football Writers DII/DIII All-New England selection - John Smith (2014, 2015, 2016). He has guided two d3football.com All-Region choice - John Smith (2014, 2015, 2016), Elijah Garnett (2023) Quirion has worked with one American College Football Network All-American Freshman team selection - John Smith (2014). Has mentored one Football Gameplan Preseason All-American selection - John Smith (2016). Has tutored one American College Football Network Preseason All-American choice - John Smith (2016). Has directed one Husson Del Merrill Male Athlete of the Year recipient - John Smith (2016-17). During his first stint (2007-08) as a member of the Eagle coaching staff, Quirion mentored Husson Sports Hall of Fame members Julius “Juice” Williams and Justin Lindie. Under Quirion’s guidance, Williams and Lindie combined to rush for 3,127 yards and 41 touchdowns that helped the Eagles earn the program’s first-ever postseason appearance in 2008.  At Mt. Blue, he helped the Cougars to a Class B North quarterfinal berth in 2018. COACHING TIMELINE: 2002-06: Messalonskee High School (Assistant Varsity Football Coach). 2007-08: Husson University (Running Backs Coach) 2009-10: Bangor High School (Assistant Varsity Football Coach) 2011-13: Lawrence High School (Assistant Varsity Football Coach) 2014-16: Husson University (Running Backs Coach) 2017-18: Mt. Blue High School (Head Varsity Football Coach) 2019-Present: Husson University (Running Backs Coach) ATHLETIC CAREER: Played the 2000 season as a running back at Dean College. PERSONAL: A native of Winslow, Maine (Winslow High School) Earned a bachelor of science in physical education from Husson in 2007 and a master's degree from Thomas College in 2023. He is also a physical education teacher in the RSU 18 school district. Currently resides in Winslow, Maine with his wife, Nicole, son Dean and daughter Brynn.

Rick Orio was hired in 2021 as an assistant coach for the Husson University football program. In addition to serving as an assistant coach under head coach Nat Clark, Orio also serves as the program's defensive line coach, after previously serving as the outside linebackers coach. CAREER AT A GLANCE: Since joining the Eagle coaching staff, Orio has helped guide Husson to a 30-23 (.566) record, including an 17-12 (.586) mark in conference contests. As the defensive line coach, Orio worked with multiple all-conference selections - Tyrek Mann (2023), Bryce Bussell (2024), Jahmye Tyson (2024, 2025), and James Boyd (2025). Orio has worked with one d3football.com All-Region Team selection - Tyrek Mann (2023). Orio has mentored one Hansen Ratings All-Region Team honoroee - Tyrek Mann (2023). COACHING TIMELINE: 2021-2022: Husson University (Outside Linebackers Coach) 2023-Present: Husson University (Defensive Line Coach) ATHLETIC CAREER: Prior to joining the Eagle coaching staff, Orio was a four-year letter winner as a member of the Husson football team as a safety from 2013-16.  In 37 career games played, Orio recorded 146 tackles (69 solo, 77 assisted, 2.5 for loss) with a sack, a forced fumble, five fumble recoveries, six interceptions, eight pass breakups and one pick six. Orio helped guide the Eagles to a 29-12 overall record with three Eastern Collegiate Football Conference (ECFC) Championships in 2014, 2015, and 2016 and two berths to the NCAA Division III National Championship Tournament in 2014 and 2016, while helping the 2016 team set the program record for wins in a single-season with nine at the time. Was a three-time team captain for the Eagles. PERSONAL: A native of Stoneham, Mass. (Cony High School - Maine). Orio earned a bachelor of science in healthcare studies from Husson University in 2017. Currently resides in Bangor, Maine with his wife Alexis and son Titan.