Bio

Education:

• Penn State University - Master's in Health Education (1994)
• Olivet Nazarene University - Bachelor of Sociology and Communication (1984)

Professional Experience:

• Olivet Nazarene University, Director of Athletics (2020-present)
• Taylor University (Ind.), Defensive Coordinator (2019)
• North Park University (Ill.), Head Coach (2013-2018)
• California University of Pennsylvania, Associate Head Coach & Defensive Coordinator (2002-2012)
• Arkansas State University, Defensive Line Coach (2001)
• Geneva College (Pa.), Associate Head Coach & Defensive Coordinator (2000)
• Olivet Nazarene University, Head Football Coach (1996-1999, 2023-present)
• Purdue University, Defensive Ends Coach (1995)
• Washington & Jefferson College (Pa.), Defensive Coordinator (1988-1994)

Career Record at ONU:

Awards and Recognition:

As a Coach:

• NCCAA Coach of the Year (1998)
• NAIA Assistant Coach of the Year (2000)
• Inaugural Victory Bowl Champion (1997)
• Led the Tigers to most wins a single season (11) and the NAIA Playoff Championship Game in 1998.
• Coordinated the nation's top-ranked defense five times at three different collegiate levels.
• Coached in four national championship games.

As a Player:

• 2x NAIA First Team All-American (1982, 1983)
• Played professionally in the CFL, USFL, and NFL

Personal Information:

Mike and his wife, Beth Ann, live in the Bourbonnais area and have two adult sons, Dakota and T.D.