Bio

Education:

• Ball State University (Ind.) - Master of Arts: Sports Administration (1999)
• Taylor University (Ind.) - Bachelor of Science: Goal Oriented (1994)

Professional Experience:

• Olivet Nazarene University, Head Football Coach/Associate Professor (2016-present)
• Malone University (Ohio), Head Football Coach (2010-2015)
• Greenville College (Ill.), Head Football Coach (2005-2010)
• Trinity International University (Ill.), Assistant Football Coach (1999-2004)
• Taylor University (Ind.), Assistant Football Coach (1995-1998)

Professional Associations:

• American Football Coaches Association (AFCA)

Career Record:

Awards and Recognition:

As a Coach:

• Led the Tigers to the best record in school history and a MSFA Midwest Division Conference Championship (2020)
• MSFA Midwest Head Coach of the Year (2020)
• NCCAA Victory Bowl Champions (2018, 2019)
• Victory Bowl - NCCAA National Championship Game (Greenville College) (2009)
• UMAC Southern Division Coach of the Year (Greenville College) (2009)
• MSFA Midwest Assistant Coach of the Year (Trinity International University) (2004)
• NAIA Championship Tournament Appearances (1998, 2004, 2020)

As a Player:

• Four-year letter winner, Taylor University (1990-1993)

Coaching Philosophy:

Honor God, Love Others, Tell the Truth, Make it Better, Compete

Personal Information:

Eric and his wife, Liz, live in the Bourbonnais area with their two sons, Matthew and Micah.