Waldorf Warriors football
| Waldorf Warriors Football | |
|---|---|
| First season | 2003 |
| Athletic director | Chad Gassmann |
| Head coach | Josh Littrell 3rd season, 20–11 (.645) |
| Field | Bolstroff Field |
| Field surface | Field Turf |
| Location | Forest City, Iowa |
| Conference | North Star Athletic Association |
| All-time record | 40–115 (.258) |
| Colors | Purple and gold[1] |
| Website | Waldorf Warriors football |
The Waldorf Warriors football team represents Waldorf University in college football, as part of the North Star Athletic Association.
History
Waldorf's football team played their first NAIA Division II game in 2003. Their former head football coaches include David Bolstorff, Gregg Youngblood, and Kent Anderson.
Coaches
David Bolstorff (2003–2006)
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David Bolstorff was the first head football coach for the Waldorf Warriors. He was the head coach from 1965-2006. During his time at Waldorf College his record was 189-184-2.
Greg Youngblood (2007–2011)
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Greg Youngblood is the former head football coach for the Dordt College Defenders, located in Sioux Center, Iowa. In 2007, he was named the head football coach for the Waldorf Warriors, where he remained until 2011. Previously, Youngblood had coached for sixteen years at the high school and collegiate levels, including as an assistant coach at Taylor University, in Upland, Indiana; and as a head coach or assistant coach at three New Mexico high schools. During his time at Waldorf, the team won nine games and lost 45.
Kent Anderson (2012–2017)
During Kent Anderson's first season at Waldorf, he instilled a new, dynamic offense that allowed the Warriors to shatter records. In the 2012 season, the team finished with a ranking of 19th in the NAIA in points per game (32.7), higher than the two previous seasons' combined averages. Following that record-breaking season, Anderson was chosen as both the Outstanding Head Coach and Offensive Coordinator by the NAIA for the annual NCAA Division II vs. NAIA Senior Bowl, which takes place in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
Immediately prior to his arrival at Waldorf, Anderson spent two seasons as the offensive coordinator at Iowa Wesleyan College, where the team compiled the most wins in a season since 1997. Before coaching at Iowa Wesleyan, Anderson spent 15 years as a head coach in the German Football League (GFL). While there, Anderson compiled a 182–62–5 record, won eight national championships with four teams, and was also a six-time National Coach of the Year.[2][3][4][5][6]
Josh Littrell (2017–present)
Josh Littrell was hired for the position of head football coach for the Waldorf Warriors on June 19, 2017.[7] Josh is a veteran coach, former physical education teacher, and game-passing coordinator at Del Rio High School in Del Rio, Texas. A proponent of cultural activities, Littrell once said, "We want to be more competitive, and as part of that, I want each of our students to learn how to be a great teammate first." Littrell went 8-3 (5-3) in his first season leading the Warriors. Match the total number of wins as the previous four seasons combined. During his 2018 campaign, the Warriors went 5-5 overall and finished second in the conference at 5-2. In 2018 the warriors set team records for yards per carry, points per game, passing yards, and rushing TDs in a season.
Current coaching staff
| Position | Name | Alma mater |
|---|---|---|
| Head Coach | Josh Littrell | Emporia State University |
| Assistant HC & Defensive Cord | Will Finley | Benedictine College |
| Linebackers Coach | Shawn Henry | Alfred University |
| Offensive Line Coach | Kevin Roehrich | Doane College |
| Director of Football Operations | Jason Gabriell | SUNY Oswego |
| Wide Receivers Coach | Aaron Hauser | Northern Arizona University |
| Running Backs Coach | Blayne Parisher | Doane College |
| Defensive Back Coach | Tyler Chapa | Abilene Christian University |
| Safeties Coach | Matt Daniels | Central College (Iowa) |
| Defensive Line Coach | Josh Earll | Iowa State University |
| Offensive Tackles and Tight Ends | Justin Putney | University of Northern Iowa |
References
- ^ "Waldorf University Branding Guidelines". Retrieved January 24, 2024.
- ^ Men's Sports. (n.d.). Retrieved February 27, 2017, from http://www.waldorfwarriors.com/coach/16/6.php
- ^ (n.d.). Retrieved February 27, 2017, from http://www.espn.com/college-football/team/roster/_/id/3080/waldorf-warriors
- ^ (n.d.). Retrieved February 27, 2017, from http://college-sports.pointafter.com/q/4846/3445/What-division-is-the-Waldorf-College-Football-team-in-Forest-City-Iowa-in
- ^ Sports, H. (n.d.). Waldorf College Men's College Football - Waldorf College News, Scores, and Stats. Retrieved February 27, 2017, from http://herosports.com/colleges/teams/waldorf-college-mens-football
- ^ North Star Athletic Association Athletics - 2016 Football. (n.d.). Retrieved February 27, 2017, from http://www.playnorthstar.com/sport/0/5.php
- ^ http://www.waldorfwarriors.com/article/2421.php