Washington and Lee University Men's Football

RECRUITING AREAS: SOUTH CAROLINA & CONNECTICUT  Garrett LeRose ’07 was named the 34th Head Football Coach in program history on February 14, 2018. W&L ACCOMPLISHMENTS (46-27, 32-17 ODAC) One ODAC Coach of the Year Award One VaSID Coach of the Year Award ODAC Champions (2021) One NCAA Championship Appearance Cape Henry Bowl Champions (2024) Cape Charles Bowl Champions (2025) One AFCA First Team All-American One Associated Press All-American One Walter Camp All-American 22 D3football.com All-Region Players Two ODAC Player of the Years  One ODAC Rookie of the Year  One ODAC Lineman of the Year One VaSID Player of the Year  65 All-ODAC Citations Three ODAC/Virginia Farm Bureau Insurance Scholar-Athlete of the Year Citations Three CoSIDA/CSC Academic All-American Citations AWARDS, HONORS & CERTIFICATIONS ODAC Coach of the Year (2021)  VaSID Coach of the Year (2021) W&L ranked fifth nationally in rushing offense (315.7 ypg) and averaged 33.4 ppg while scoring at least 30 points in seven of their ten games in his first season W&L ranked first in the ODAC in rushing yards per game (273.2) and in rushing attempts (574) and second in rushing yard (2732) in 2022 COACHING RESUME Washington and Lee University Head Coach (2018-Present) One NCAA Championship Appearance ODAC Champions (2021) ODAC Coach of the Year Chesapeake Challenge Qualifier Assistant Coach (2008-18) Four NCAA Championship Appearances  ODAC Champions (2010, 2012, 2015, 2017) Offense led all of college football in rushing in 2015 and 2016 Five Old Dominion Athletic Conference Championships Five NCAA Championship Appearances  143 All-ODAC Selections   PLAYING CAREER (W&L) Four-year letterwinner 2006 ODAC Champion LeROSE YEAR-BY-YEAR   YEAR OVERALL RECORD ACCOMPLISHMENTS 2025 7-4 Cape Charles Bowl Champions 2024 7-4 Cape Henry Bowl Champions 2023 8-3 Chesapeake Challenge Qualifier  2022 5-5   2021 8-3 ODAC Champions, ODAC Coach of the Year, NCAA Tournament Qualifier 2020 0-0 Season Canceled due to CoVID-19   2019 6-4   2018 5-4   8 Seasons 46-27 (.630)  

RECRUITING AREAS: Georgia, Mississippi, Arkansas, Louisiana, Dallas, Fort Worth, San Antonio and Austin Vaughn Johnson joined the Generals coaching staff in 2020 as a linebackers and special teams coach and was elevated to defensive coordinator prior to the 2022 season. Ahead of the 2024 season, Johnson was promoted to Associate Head Coach. W&L ACCOMPLISHMENTS ODAC Champions (2021) One NCAA Championship Appearance Six D3football.com All-Region Citations One AFCA All-American One Associated Press All-American One Walter Camp All-American Two ODAC Defensive Player of the Year Awards Two ODAC/Virginia Farm Bureau Insurance Scholar-Athlete of the Year One CoSIDA Academic All-American Citation One VaSID Rookie of the Year Award One VaSID Defensive Player of the Year 18 All-ODAC Citations Seven VaSID All-State Citations  AWARDS, HONORS & CERTIFICATIONS W&L led the ODAC in rush defense (86.5 ypg) and sacks (29) in 2021 W&L led the ODAC in ppg (14.4), points (144), yards per game (297.5), and passing yards per game (185.4) in 2022 Led the conference in sacks with 33, ranked second in the ODAC in scoring defense (20.5 ppg), rushing defense (98.8 ypg), and fumbles forced (10).  COACHING RESUME Washington and Lee University Associate Head Coach (2024-Present) Defensive Coordinator (2022-Present) Assistant Coach (2020-21) Defensive Quality Control Coach at Dartmouth College (2018-19) Ivy League Champions (2019)  18-2 overall record Team ranked fourth in FCS in total defense (2018) Bill Walsh Minority Fellowship with the Miami Dolphins  Assisted the defensive staff with training camp Assistant Coach at Becker College Assistant Coach at Hiram College Assistant Coach at Knox College Assistant Coach at Husson University PLAYING CAREER (Husson University) Three-year letterwinner as a defensive back  Helped lead the Eagles to their first-ever postseason game  ECAC Northeast Bowl (2008) 

Colliton is in his 27th season as a member of the W&L coaching staff, with responsibilities for coaching the offensive line.  During his tenure, Coach Colliton has also coached the defensive line, defensive backs and special teams in helping lead the Generals to four ODAC titles (2006, 2010, 2012, 2015). Last season, Colliton helped the W&L offense set a slew of records, including total offense (5,439 yds.), rushing offense (4,773 yds.) and points scored (417).  The Generals led all of college football with an average of 433.9 yards per game, as W&L produced the three best single-game rushing performances in Old Dominion Athletic Conference history. In 2013, his offensive line helped the Generals finish second in Division III in rushing yards per game (346.7 ypg).  His 2012 line helped W&L lead Division III with an average of 363.7 rushing yards per game.  W&L also finished fourth nationally in third down conversion percentage, converting 52.8 percent of the time, while averaging 431.3 total yards and 35.3 points per contest. Colliton is a 1984 graduate of Salisbury University were he was a two-year starter, helping the Seagulls to the NCAA Division III semifinals as a senior.  Colliton then joined Salisbury's coaching staff and helped the Seagulls to an NCAA quarterfinal appearance in 1985 and a championship game appearance in 1986. Colliton, who earned his master's at Salisbury, coached at Central Connecticut and Princeton before coming to W&L.  He helped Princeton earn a share of the 1989 Ivy League title.  Colliton also served as the head golf coach at Washington and Lee from 2000-11.  He led the Generals to a pair of ODAC titles and to 16th- and 17th-place finishes at the NCAA Championships in 2008 and 2009, respectively. Colliton also helped mentor Nathaniel James '08, who was a three-time All-American and the 2008 winner of the prestigious Byron Nelson Award. Colliton now serves as an assistant baseball coach for the Generals in the spring. Gavin and wife, Patti, have two sons, John and Joe.

Stickley is serving as an assistant football coach for the Generals as he is in phased retirement.  It is his third stint serving as an assistant football coach at the University, having been with the team from 1982-85 and then holding the offensive coordinator and offensive line coaching position from 1987-03. Stickley had served as Washington and Lee's head baseball coach from 1987-15 and he is the school's all-time wins leader, retiring with a 426-422-4 (.502) overall record.  A four-time ODAC Coach of the Year, Stickley guided W&L to eight seasons of 20 or more wins and 11 straight winning seasons from 1999-2009.  Additionally, the Generals advanced to the ODAC Tournament 11 times in his final 13 seasons, claiming the program's first ODAC title and NCAA Tournament berth in 2009. W&L advanced to the ODAC title game four times during his tenure, including in 2003 when the Generals set a program record with 28 wins (28-8). In 1986, Stickley left W&L to become athletic director and head baseball coach at Lexington High School. He returned to W&L in 1987 as head baseball coach and assistant football coach. Stickley earned his master's degree in secondary education and administration from James Madison University in 1985. He graduated from Bridgewater College with a Bachelor of Arts degree in physical education in 1977. Stickley served as baseball and football coach for Alta Vista High School from 1977 to 1979 and as an assistant baseball and football coach at Lexington High School from 1979 to 1980. He has also served as a coach in the Harrisonburg summer league. He is a 1972 graduate of Harrisonburg High School, where he was an all-district shortstop for the Blue Streaks and a class president for three years. Stickley and his wife Daphne reside in Rockbridge County. Their daughter, Sarah Elizabeth, graduated from the University of Virginia.

RECRUITING AREAS: TBA Kenny Treschitta joined the Generals coaching staff in March prior to the 2026 season to assist with the defensive backs unit. W&L ACCOMPLISHMENTS In his first season at W&L AWARDS, HONORS & CERTIFICATIONS One All-Conference Selection COACHING RESUME Washington and Lee University Assistant Coach, Defensive Backs (2026-Pres.) Elmhurst University (Illinois) Associate Head Coach & Defensive Coordinator (2025) Defensive Unit ranked first in the CCIW in Interceptions One All-CCIW Selection Head Coach at Schreiner University (2024-25) Defensive Coordinator at the University of New England (2016-24) Assistant Coach at Western Connecticut State University (2015-16) Assistant Coach at Becker College (2014-15) Assistant Coach at McKendree University (2013-14) PLAYING CAREER  The Catholic University of America (2005-09) Two-year Starter at Defensive Back ECAC Southeast Bowl Champions Anthony J. Bottoni Leadership Award Recipient

RECRUITING AREAS: North Carolina, Ohio and Pennsylvania Mat Rapoza ’03 joined the Generals coaching staff in August prior to the 2022 season to assists with the offensive line development and schemes. Rapoza was elevated to the Offensive Coordinator prior to the 2024 season. W&L ACCOMPLISHMENTS Nine All-ODAC Citations Three D3football.com All-Region Selections Three CSC Academic All-District Selections Offense ranked 4th in Division III in rushing offense (293.5 ypg) in 2024 W&L ranked 11th in the country in 4th down conversion percentage, 21st in sacks allowed and 77th in total offense in 2024. Offense led the ODAC in rushing yards per game (273.2 ypg) in 2022 AWARDS, HONORS & CERTIFICATIONS Offense ranked sixth nationally in rushing offense (273.2 ypg) in 2022 Rushing offense ranked fourth in the nation with 288.4 yards per game in 2023 Ranked seventh in the nation in Tackles for Loss allowed (3.50) in 2022 Ranked third in NCAA Division III with four sacks allowed in 2023 COACHING RESUME Washington and Lee University Assistant Coach, Offensive Line (2022-Present)  Rockbridge County High School  Defensive Coordinator (2014-2021) Coached seven All-District Linebackers Offensive Coordinator (2011-2014) Offense averaged more than 28 points per game in each season  Assistant Coach (2008-2010) Assistant Coach Widener University (2005) Helped the Pride to an 8-3 record ECAC South Playoff win over Montclair State PLAYING CAREER  Swarthmore College All-America Selection (2000) Washington and Lee University Two-year letter winner as an offensive lineman  All-ODAC Selection (2001 & 2022)  D3football.com All-American Selection (2001 & 2002)

RECRUITING AREAS: Alabama, Florida, Kentucky, Western Tennessee Tony Collins II joined the Generals coaching staff in August prior to the 2022 season as a defensive line coach.  W&L ACCOMPLISHMENTS Two D3football.com All-Region Selections Five All-ODAC Citations Two ODAC/Virginia Farm Bureau Insurance Scholar-Athlete of the Year Selections One CSC Academic All-District Honoree AWARDS, HONORS & CERTIFICATIONS W&L led the ODAC in rush defense (86.5 ypg) and sacks (29) in 2021 W&L led the ODAC in ppg (14.4), points (144), yards per game (297.5), and passing yards per game (185.4) in 2022 Led the conference in sacks with 33, ranked second in the ODAC in scoring defense (20.5 ppg), rushing defense (98.8 ypg), and fumbles forced (10) in 2023. COACHING RESUME Washington and Lee University Assistant Coach, Defensive line (2022-Present)  Volunteer Coach at Atlanta Reign High School  PLAYING CAREER (Davidson College)  Four-year member as a linebacker  2x All-Pioneer Football League Selection 205 tackles and 10.0 tackles for loss 

Washington and Lee University Michael F. Walsh Director of Athletics, Jan Hathorn, and Head Football Coach Garrett LeRose '07 have announced the hiring of Nick Kazandjian as Assistant Football Coach in July of 2025 "We're thrilled to welcome Nick to our staff. He's a young, energetic coach with a strong passion for the game and a bright future in this profession" said LeRose. "His work ethic and eagerness to grow are exactly what we value in our program. We're excited and happy to have him on board, and we're confident he'll make a positive impact on our student-athletes and the overall culture of Generals Football."  Kazandjian arrives in Lexington after spending the spring season at the University of Rhode Island, where he served as the Assistant Tight Ends Coach and Video Coordinator. He was responsible for creating diagrams for all pass-game installs and managing the transfer portal database for the offensive staff. In addition, he supported film breakdowns and participated in meetings with the tight ends. Prior to his time at Rhode Island, Kazandjian spent the 2024 season at Princeton University as an Assistant Offensive Line Coach. He assisted with day-to-day operations, position drills, and film analysis for the offensive line. During his tenure, he coached a pair of All-Ivy League selections—Tommy Matheson and Nick Hilliard. "I'm excited to join the W&L Family. I am thankful for Coach LeRose, Coach Rapoza and Jan Hathorn for giving me the opportunity to join a great, storied program and University" said Kazandijan. "I am looking forward to being around a strong, supportive community as well as hard-working student-athletes and coaches. Never a better time to be a General!" Before joining Princeton, Kazandjian held coaching roles at Kenyon College in 2022 and the University of Mount Union in 2023. At Kenyon, he served as the quarterbacks coach and guided Ryan O'Leary to All-North Coast Athletic Conference (NCAC) honors. Under his leadership, the Owls' offense ranked in the top 25 nationally in both total offense and passing offense, averaging 27.1 points per game, 444 total yards per game, and 286.9 passing yards per game. At Mount Union, Kazandjian served as the running backs coach, video coordinator, and social media coordinator. He coached two D3football.com All-Region selections and two All-Ohio Athletic Conference (OAC) honorees. That season, the Purple Raiders had three running backs rush for over 600 yards each and ranked fifth in Division III in scoring offense (48.8 points per game) and sixth in total offense (509.4 yards per game).