Coaching Staff
Head Coach Jordan Stevens
Jordan Stevens (‘10), was named the 37th head football coach at UMaine on Dec. 7, 2021.
Stevens, an All-CAA third team selection with the Black Bears before serving a four-year stint as an assistant coach at UMaine, returned home to Orono after spending the previous seven seasons on staff at Yale.
Stevens played for the Black Bears from 2006-2009 before mentoring Maine’s defensive line in an assistant coaching role from March 2011 through February 2015.
A native of Temple, Maine, Stevens mentored nine All-Ivy League players and a pair of All-Colonial Athletic Association honorees during his 11-year assistant coaching career with Yale and UMaine. While at Yale, Stevens spent his first three seasons as the defensive line coach with the Bulldogs before being elevated to assistant head coach and co-defensive coordinator, working specifically with the linebackers, in Jan. 2018. After spending one season working with the linebackers, Stevens returned to his roots, switching back to mentoring the defensive line in a role he would serve from Jan. 2019 until the end of his stint with the Bulldogs.
Stevens served a key role in leading Yale to Ivy League titles in 2017 and, as the assistant head coach and co-defensive coordinator, again in 2019 as the Bulldogs finished both title seasons with a 9-1 mark. In 2017, Stevens helped mentor a defensive unit which led the Ivy League in total defense (302.8 yards per game allowed); scoring defense (15.6 points allowed); rushing defense (73.1 rush yards allowed); third down conversion percentage defense (29.9 percent); and tackles for loss (85). The Bulldogs’ numbers were not just impressive against their Ivy League peers but also ranked in the top-10 in the nation in scoring defense, rushing defense, third down conversion percentage defense, and tackles for loss during the 2017 campaign.
The 2021 season saw Yale post some of its best defensive marks in recent history as the unit, under the guidance of Stevens as co-defensive coordinator, led the nation in third down conversion percentage defense (22.1), ranked ninth nationally in sacks per game (3.2/32 total), and checked in 23rd in all of the Football Championship Subdivision in rush defense after allowing just 117.1 yards per game on the ground.
Yale consistently progressed on the defensive side of the ball under Stevens’ leadership. In his first season with the defensive line, the Bulldogs posted six sacks and 19 tackles for loss. Three years later, under the direction of Stevens, Yale turned those statistical numbers into 22.5 sacks and 44.5 tackles for loss as the Bulldogs would post 18 or more sacks in three of the last four seasons and 34 or more tackles for loss in four of the last five years.
Stevens began his coaching career at the University of Maine, serving two seasons as the assistant defensive line coach before a two-year stint as the lead defensive line coach at his alma mater in Orono. Stevens, who mentored NFL Draft Pick and two-time All-CAA selection Trevor Bates and All-CAA second team selection and Maine’s career sack leader Michael Cole, helped guide the Black Bears to the NCAA FCS Playoffs in 2011 and to a CAA Championship and another trip to the NCAA FCS Playoffs in 2013. Maine’s Black Hole defense was impressive during Stevens’ time at UMaine, posting the top ranked scoring defense and red zone defense in 2012, the CAA’s fourth ranked total defense in 2013, and the CAA’s second ranked total defense, 16th in the nation, in 2014.
An All-CAA third team selection at defensive end, UMaine’s Most Valuable Player, and a New England Football Writers FCS All-Star selection in 2009, Stevens enjoyed an impressive four-year career with the Black Bears. Stevens appeared in 45 games at UMaine while registering 184 tackles, 24 sacks, 16.0 tackles for loss, three pass breakups, three fumble recoveries, five forced fumbles, while logging a pair of safeties. In 2008, Stevens guided the Black Bears to an appearance in the NCAA FCS Playoffs.
Following his playing career with the Black Bears, Stevens participated in NFL Rookie Mini Camp with the Detroit Lions before signing with the Hartford Colonials of the United Football League for Mini and Training Camp in 2010.
Stevens earned his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration - Management from UMaine in 2010. A Mt. Blue high school graduate, Stevens and his wife, Ellen, have one daughter, Noella and son, Carson.
What they're saying about Coach Stevens:
"We are thrilled Jordan Stevens has accepted our offer to be the next head coach for UMaine Football. He has a proven track record of excellence both on and off the field and brings a winning mindset to Orono. His commitment to his players and dedication to their personal development stood out in the search process. Our players will be able to feel his passion for UMaine Football every day. As a native Mainer, and accomplished former Black Bear player, Jordan will be able to unite our alumni and fan base in an exciting way. We can't wait for him to put his mark on the program." - Ken Ralph, Director of Athletics
"The University of Maine is delighted to have Jordan Stevens returning to Orono as our next head football coach. Coach Stevens has a proven track record of success and strong ties to the Black Bears. We are incredibly proud of all of our student-athletes and excited for the future of UMaine football under the guidance of Coach Stevens and his team." - Dr. Joan Ferrini-Mundy, UMaine President
"I’m very excited for Jordan Stevens and Maine Football! Jordan represents the very best of the qualities of a Black Bear! I had the honor and privilege of recruiting, coaching, and then hiring Jordan to work on our staff at Maine. He sets incredibly high standards for himself and those around him. An All-Conference player, a honors student, a captain and a wearer of No. 9 says it all. I’m also excited for the players who are there now and the opportunity they have in front of them to be led and coached by Jordan. They are going to love everything about him!” - Jack Cosgrove, 23 year head coach at UMaine
"Jordan Stevens is a phenomenal football coach but he is an even better person. His hard work, dedication, and commitment to representing the University of Maine will be at the forefront of everything that he does. I am so excited for Jordan and his family and for what the future holds for Black Bear football." - Joe Harasymiak, Co-Defensive Coordinator, University or Minnesota
“Coach Jordan Stevens is the pure definition of what a Maine Black Bear is. A by product of being born and raised in the state, a standout defensive captain, and my coach for several years. It is a no brainer to hire back Stevens to lead this program. His passion, love, and commitment to the game and the university will bring nothing but positivity to the school, community, and the team as a whole. I am extremely excited for him and this great opportunity. Best of luck to all, and go Black Bears! - Pat Ricard, Baltimore Ravens Pro Bowler
“Jordan has earned this opportunity to return to his alma mater through his tireless work here at Yale. Not only is he a gifted coach and recruiter, but an incredible person that will no doubt make an impact for Maine. I am truly excited for both Jordan, his wife Ellen, their daughter Noella, and their son, Carson." - Tony Reno, Joel E. Smilow '54 Head Coach of Yale Football
"I could not be more excited to hear the news that Jordan Stevens has been named head football coach at the University of Maine. As a player, Jordan was one of the hardest working and toughest I’ve coached. As a coach, his ability to teach and develop players truly sets him apart. As a person, Jordan is as genuine as they come and will make all of Black Bear Nation proud!” - Joe Rossi, University of Minnesota Defensive Coordinator, former UMaine assistant coach/defensive coordinator 2007-11
Steve Cooper
Offensive Coordinator/QB
Steve Cooper began his tenure as offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach in January of 2023.
Prior to joining the Black Bears, Cooper spent five seasons on staff at the University of Nebraska where he served roles as offensive quality control - quarterbacks coach, interim quarterbacks coach/offensive coordinator, and a senior offensive analyst. Cooper began his stint at Nebraska as offensive quality control, a role he served from March of 2018 through November of 2021. In that span, Cooper mentored quarterback Adrian Martinez. Under Cooper's guidance, Martinez's 295.1 passing yards per game ranked first among FBS freshmen and 15th overall in the country. His 7,404 total yards marked him fourth highest on Nebraska's all-time list for total yards while his 64.2 completion percentage checked in second in Nebraska history. In 2021, Cooper served as interim quarterbacks coach and offensive coordinator where he was responsible for the game plan against Wisconsin and Iowa. During those games, Nebraska averaged 390 yards of offense against a Wisconsin team with the number four ranked total defense and the Hawkeyes, who ranked 13th in total defense.
Before his time at Nebraska, Cooper served eight seasons on staff at Portland State (2010-17), including three seasons as offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach with the Vikings. In his first-year as coordinator, Portland State produced the second-highest points per game total in school history. Cooper was the wide receivers coach for three seasons (2011-14) at Portland State where he mentored Kasey Closs to an All-Big Sky third team selection as Closs ranked 13th nationally in FCS with 1,167 receiving yards. During the 2013 season, the Vikings ranked third in the FCS at 540.5 yards per game. Cooper began his career at Portland State as the program's tight ends coach for the 2010 season where he worked with All-Big Sky first team selection, Denver Broncos fourth round draft pick, and 2013-14 NFL Pro Bowl selection, Julius Thomas.
As a student-athlete, Cooper spent one season at Oregon State before playing the final three years of his career at Portland State. With the Vikings, he was a two-year varsity letter winner at wide receiver and part of the top-ranked passing offense in FCS for the 2007 and 2008 seasons.
Cooper graduated from Portland State in 2008 with a bachelor of science degree in philosophy.
Jeff Comissiong
Defensive Coordinator / Linebackers
Jeff Comissiong began his current stint at the University of Maine in February 2023.
Comissiong brings with him 20-plus years of coaching experience at six Division-I institutions including Cornell, Hampton, Old Dominion, Boston College, Harvard, and UMaine. The UMaine graduate has been a part of numerous teams that ranked atop the conference in total and rushing defense while also coaching three NFL defensive lineman, including NFL draft picks selected in the first two rounds in B.J. Raji (Green Bay) and Ron Brace (New England).
Comissiong joins the staff at UMaine after serving the 2021 and 2022 seasons as the linebackers coach at Cornell University. While at Cornell, Comissiong mentored four All-Ivy linebackers while assisting the Big Red to the 28th rush defense in the FCS in 2022.
Prior to Cornell, Comissiong served a one year stint at Hampton University as the associate head coach, run game coordinator, and defensive line coach.
Before joining Hampton, he spent 2013-19 as the assistant head coach and defensive line coach at Old Dominion University after serving a six-year stint as the defensive line coach at Boston College. In 2010, the Eagles ranked as the top ranked rush defense in the country. In 2008, Boston College checked in as the top defense in the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) and fifth overall in the country a year after ranking as the top rush defense and second overall defense in 2007.
In 2006, Comissiong served as the defensive line coach at Harvard where he mentored the Crimson to the top ranked defense in the Ivy League, the second ranked rush defense in the FCS, and guided the Crimson to the top tackles-for-loss sand sacks in the FCS.
From 2000-06, Comissiong served on staff for the Black Bears, helping Maine to earn back-to-back conference titles and two-straight trips to the FCS quarterfinals. He began by spending one season as the running backs coach where he helped guide the Black Bears to the 2001 Atlantic 10 conference title. He then spent the 2002-06 seasons as the defensive line coach, again guiding Maine to the A-10 crown in 2002. In 2004, Comissiong was part of a defensive game plan strategy which held Mississippi State to just seven points in Maine's 9-7 victory over the SEC program. In 2005, Comissiong mentored a unit which ranked as the third ranked defense in the conference, holding Nebraska to just 318 total yards.
Comissiong began his coaching career as the defensive line coach at Bates College from 1998-2000 after spending the 1996-97 years as a student assistant at UMaine. During that time, Comissiong worked with Maine's defensive ends in a season in which the defense set a school record with 51 sacks with Todd Williamson setting the single-season record for sacks in a season with 13.
As a player at UMaine, Comissiong walked on to the team as a freshman before spending two seasons as a starting linebacker under head coaches Kirk Ferentz and Jack Cosgrove. Comissiong, a four-year letterwinner for the Black Bears, graduated with a degree in political science.
Jimmy Walsh
Special Teams Coordinator / Cornerbacks
Jimmy Walsh joined the Black Bears' staff as the team's special teams coordinator and cornerbacks coach on July 1, 2022.
Walsh joined the Black Bears after serving as a special teams assistant at Rice University for one season in 2021. Prior to his time at Rice, Walsh spent the 2020 season as the co-specials teams coordinator and running backs coach at Merrimack College. While with the Warriors, Walsh was heavily involved in the special teams operations where he mentored the unit to the top ranking in the Northeast Conference in net kickoff coverage and a runner-up ranking in kickoff return average. Walsh coached two seasons at Springfield College, coaching the outside linebackers both years and being promoted to special teams coordinator for the program. Under Walsh's guidance in 2019, Springfield was tied for the Division III lead with four return touchdowns while leading the NEWMAC in blocked punts and kickoff return average. Aside from his success on special teams, Walsh mentored a linebacker to a pair of NEWMAC all-conference honors. Walsh began his collegiate coaching career as the cornerbacks coach at his alma mater, Bates College, in 2017 after a year as the defensive backs and wide receivers coach at Phillips Academy Andover.
Walsh earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Economy from Bates College in 2016 before obtaining his Master's of Education at Springfield College in 2020.
Mikahael Waters
Wide Receivers / Co- Special Teams Coordinator / Pro Liaison
Mikahael Waters, who begins his fourth year on staff in 2022, joined the UMaine staff in July of 2019. Waters will serve as an assistant coach with the tight end unit and was elevated to the role of assistant special teams coordinator and pro liaison in the summer of 2022.
In the fall of 2021, Shawn Bowman continued to evolve into an offensive threat under the development and guidance of Waters. Bowman posted career-high numbers in receptions (24) and receiving yards (282) while finishing tied for second on the team with four touchdowns. Bowman, along with fellow tight end Steve Petrick, each earned selections to the CAA All-Conference Third Team.
In the shortened 2021 spring season, Waters continued the growth and development of Maine's tight ends in the passing offense. Bowman continued to thrive under the guidance of Waters as the leader of the tight end unit ranked second on the team in total receptions during the four-game session.
In his first season, Waters stepped in and mentored the tight end group. Under his guidance, the Black Bears saw the emergence of Bowman who earned a selection to Phil Steele's FCS Freshman All-American squad. Along with impressive run blocking skills, the Black Bears saw offensive production through the air from the tight end unit. The production was led by Bowman who averaged 9.95 yards per catch with 22 receptions for 219 yards and a touchdown in 2019.
Prior to UMaine, Waters spent the 2018 season as an offensive assistant at Augustana University where he worked closely with the wide receiver group. While at Augustana, Waters helped guide the team to a 7-4 mark while leading the wide receiver group to 191 receptions for 2,746 yards and 24 touchdowns. Along the way, Waters mentored first team All-NSIC receiver Nickel Meyers. As a unit, the Augustana offense produced the top passing offense in the NSIC. Waters was involved in all aspects of the game planning with a specific focus on pass game, red zone offense and third down.
Waters spent the 2016 and 2017 seasons as an offensive graduate assistant at the University of Hawaii where he assisted both the offensive staff and special teams coordinator on all aspects of daily operations and game planning. Waters was part of the staff which guided Hawaii to its first bowl game since 2010 and first bowl win since 2006.
Waters began his coaching career under head coach Brian Polian at the University of Nevada-Reno where he was an offensive student assistant working closely with the quarterbacks. Waters worked closely with quarterback Cody Fajardo who finished his career with over 9,000 yards passing and 3,000 rush yards.
Patrick Kugler
Offensive Line
Patrick Kugler was hired as the offensive line coach with the Black Bears on Feb. 1, 2022.
Kugler joined the Black Bears after serving as a graduate assistant for one season at Auburn University (2021), one graduate assistant stint season at San Diego State University (2020), and one graduate year on staff at his alma mater, the University of Michigan (2018). In between his time at Michigan and San Diego State, he was the offensive line coach for one season at Howard University, where he served the final four games of the 2019 season as the run game coordinator. In his four games as the run game coordinator, Howard averaged 222.4 rush yards per game while only allowing four total sacks in the span.
A full scholarship, three-year letterwinner offensive lineman at Michigan, he appeared in 26 games with 15 starts for the Wolverines from 2013 through the 2018 season. Kugler earned All-B1G honorable mention honors at center during his career at Michigan.
Kugler graduated from the University of Michigan with a Bachelors of Arts in Literature, Science, and The Arts in 2017 before obtaining his Masters of Arts in Social Work in 2018. Kugler went on to also earn Masters of Arts in School of MALAS from San Diego State University in 2020 and Masters of Arts in School of Adult Education from Auburn in 2021.
Pushaun Brown
Running Backs
Pushaun Brown '12 was hired as assistant coach - running backs on Aug. 12, 2022.
Brown played running back for the Black Bears from 2008-11 where he led the Black Bears in rushing in both 2010 and 2011. Brown ended his career at Maine after appearing in 43 games while rushing for 2,213 yards on 468 carries with 20 touchdowns. Brown also added 44 receptions for 315 yards with three touchdowns in his career. Brown was a member of Maine's 2011 team which earned an at-large bid into the FCS playoffs before defeating Appalachian State in the second round. Brown earned All-CAA recognition in 2010-11, was the team's offensive player of the year in 2011, and was voted the team's offensive captain in 2011.
Brown, a native of North Brunswick, N.J., participated in New York Jets training camp in 2012 before beginning his coaching career as the run game coordinator for the Stuttgart Scorpions in Stuttgart, Germany. With Stuttgart, Brown mentored a unit which produced the second best rushing attack in the GFL.
Following his stint in Germany, Brown returned to the United States where he served as an assistant football coach at James J. Ferris High School from 2014-16. At James J. Ferris, Brown served as the team's offensive coordinator. Brown moved on to serve as the offensive coordinator at North Brunswick Township High School from 2017 through the 2021 season.
Brown earned his Bachelors of Science in Child Development & Family Interactions with a minor in Kinesiology and Physical Education from UMaine in 2012 before obtaining his Masters of Science in Sport Management - Athletic Administration from Liberty University in 2018.
Derham Cato
Tight Ends
Derham Cato began his stint on staff at UMaine in February of 2023.
Cato joined the staff at UMaine after stops in the Pac-12, SEC, Pioneer League, and the Ivy.
In his most recent stint, Cato served as the tight ends coach at the University of Washington during the 2020 and 2021 seasons after spending four seasons as an offensive analyst with the program. While with the Huskies, Cato mentored All Pac-12 first team tight end Cade Otton who earned an invite to the Senior Bowl before being selected in the fourth round of the NFL Draft. Under his guidance in 2021, Washington's tight end unit accounted for 55 receptions and 527 yards to go along with a pair of touchdowns. In 2016, the Huskies ranked fourth in the final College Football Playoff poll a year before finishing as the No. 16 ranked team in the 2017 final Associated Press poll. The 2016 offense at Washington checked in fourth in the nation in points per game (44.5) and 22nd in total yards (477.2).
Prior to his time at Washington, Cato spent the 2014 and 2015 seasons on staff at Davidson. Cato joined the program in 2014 as the offensive line and tight ends coach while overseeing recruiting efforts as the teams recruiting coordinator. After serving in that role for one season, Cato was promoted to offensive coordinator while still coaching the offensive line. Under his guidance, the team increased its rushing yards per game from 88.2 to 142.8 while nearly cutting its sacks allowed in half from 2013 to 2014.
During the 2011-13 seasons, Cato performed as an offensive and defensive graduate assistant at Vanderbilt where he worked with the defensive line unit in 2011 and 2012 before assisting with the offensive line in 2013. During his stint at Vanderbilt, the Commodores earned three-straight trips to Bowl Games for the first time in school history.
Cato began his collegiate coaching career at Dartmouth College where he spent the 2010 season as the tight ends coach and strength and conditioning coach.
Cato graduated from Dartmouth in 2005 with a bachelor of arts degree in government with a focus on international relations before earning his master's in education, leadership and organization from Vanderbilt. While at Dartmouth, Cato was a four-year letterwinner and three-year defensive line starter for the Big Green. Following his collegiate playing career, Cato went on to play professionally for the Manchester Wolves of the Arena Football 2 League, the Frankfurt Galaxy of the NFL Europe League, the Nashville Kates of the Arena Football League, and the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League.
Tom McEntire
Defensive Pass Game Coordinator - Defensive Backs
Tom McEntire was hired as an assistant coach, working primarily with the defensive backs, in March of 2022.
McEntire, who coached the safeties during the 2008 season at the University of Maine, brings with him a wealth of experience with previous stops at Rutgers, Delaware, Wake Forest, Baldwin Wallace University, and, most recently, Lafayette College.
McEntire joins the Black Bears after serving two seasons as the defensive backs coach at Lafayette College. Prior to his stop at Lafayette, McEntire spent a season as the special teams coordinator and outside linebackers coach at Baldwin Wallace University in Ohio.
During the 2017 and 2018 seasons, McEntire served as an offensive and defensive analysis on staff at Wake Forest.
Outside of his season at Maine, McEntire gained valuable experience in the Colonial Athletic Association during a four-year stint at the University of Delaware. McEntire’s role with the Blue Hens focused on the safeties while he also served as camp coordinator for the program.
From the summer of 2009 through the spring of 2013, McEntire spent time in various roles at Rutgers. McEntire began his time at Rutgers in a player development role for three seasons before being elevated to a defensive graduate assistant, working with the cornerbacks, for the 2012 season.
Prior to his stop at Rutgers, McEntire assisted then Maine head coach Jack Cosgrove as the safeties coach for the Black Bears for the 2008 season.
McEntire’s coaching career began in the fall of 2006 at his alma mater, Thiel College. McEntire spent two seasons on staff at Thiel where he coached the wide receivers and running backs.
McEntire earned his Bachelors of Arts in Business Administration from Thiel College, located in his hometown of Greenville, PA., in 2006. While at Thiel, McEntire spent four seasons as a student-athlete on the football team. McEntire played quarterback during his freshman year before transitioning to wide receiver for the final three years of his collegiate career.
Umberto Di Meo
Defensive Line
Umberto Di Meo began his stint on staff at UMaine in February of 2023.
Prior to joining the Black Bears, Di Meo spent the 2020-22 seasons as the defensive line coach at the University of Rhode Island. Under his guidance, Rhode Island's rush defense improved from 12th in the conference to fifth while its third down sacks climbed from 11th to third. Di Meo was part of Rhode Island's best two year winning stretch in 30 years, along with mentoring a defensive line which helped account for the 17th best sack rating in FCS in 2022. While with the Rams, Di Meo mentored Phil Steele Freshman All-American Westley Neal.
From June 2018 through Feb. 2020, Di Meo served as a defensive graduate assistant at Boston College where he worked closely with the defensive line, secondary, and linebacker positions. During his stint with the Eagles, Di Meo worked closely with NFL third round draft pick, Zach Allen, NFL pro Wyatt Ray, and second team All-ACC linebacker, Max Richardson.
Di Meo began his collegiate coaching career as the defensive line coach at Maine Maritime Academy during the 2015 season before moving on to coach the defensive line at Springfield College from Aug. 2016 through the 2017 season. At Springfield, Di Meo mentored second team All-American Nick Giorgio and a trio of all-conference defensive linemen in 2017. Under his guidance, Springfield produced the top rushing defense in the NEWMAC while achieving an undefeated season and conference title.
Before joining Boston College, Di Meo spent a short spring semester stint as a defensive quality control intern at Cornell.
Di Meo, a four-year football student-athlete at Springfield College, earned his bachelor of science in business management with a minor in economics from Springfield in 2015 before obtaining his Masters of Business Administration in May of 2018. While at Boston College, Di Meo earned his Masters of Leadership & Administrative Studies in 2020.
Tom Hanscom
Director of Football Operations
Tom Hanscom was hired as the program's Director of Football Operations on Oct. 12, 2021.
Hanscom rejoins the Black Bear staff after a pair of previous stints with the program. In 2018-19, Hanscom served as a student manager with the Black Bears where he served as an assistant to the video coordinator and chipped in with several other tasks during Maine's 2018 run to the FCS Final four. In August of 2019, Hanscom was hired the the lead video coordinator and also as the assistant to the director of football operations.
In the summer of 2020, Hanscom began his stint at Penobscot Valley Country Club where he was quickly elevated to Pro Shop Manager and the Assistant Golf Professional at the Club. Hanscom also served the the Varsity Golf Coach at Orono High School, leading the team to its first Class C Golf State Championship in school history in 2020. In the fall of 2021, Hanscom again guided Orono back to the states where the team would finish seventh. Individually, Hanscom helped mentor the lone senior on his team to earn the 2021 girls individual state championship in Class C.
Hanscom graduated from the University of Maine in May of 2019 with a Bachelor of Science in Economics and a minor in Mathematics.
Jon Lynch
Director of Sports Performance
Jon Lynch is entering his third year at the University of Maine, where he serves as the Director of Sports Performance. Lynch is directly responsible for the performance training of football, and oversees all aspects of the university’s sports performance program.
Before arriving at the University of Maine, Lynch worked as an assistant strength and conditioning coach at Northeastern University assisting with Men’s Ice Hockey as well as other sports. Prior to this, he received his MS as a graduate assistant at Central Connecticut State University while responsible for working with Football, Men and Women’s Soccer, Men and Women’s Golf, Thrower’s and Distance programs. Lynch also has sports performance experience working with Division 1 collegiate athletics at the University of Connecticut, The University of California: Los Angeles, as well as the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA).
Jon completed his BS at Westfield State University, majoring in heath fitness. He also served as a linebacker on the varsity football squad. Coach Lynch is certified as a strength and conditioning specialist with distinction (CSCS*D) through the NSCA. He also holds CPR/AED and First aid certifications.
Trey Hall
Head Football Sports Performance Coach
Trey Hall was hired as head football sports performance coach on Feb. 1, 2022.
Hall joins the Black Bears after spending a season as the assistant football strength and conditioning coach at Yale University. While with the Bulldogs, he played a key role in conducting weight room and on-field warm-ups while advancing Yale Athletics to the next level through the utilization of leading sports science technology.
Prior to his stint at Yale, he served as a strength and conditioning assistant at Delaware State University where he worked primarily with women's soccer, women's tennis, women's golf, women's equestrian while assisting with the men's and women's basketball programs and the football team.
Hall also developed key knowledge in the field through internships at Yale, Gannon University, and Edinboro University where he worked with former Pittsburgh Steelers and Miami Dolphins strength and conditioning coach, Ryan Grove.
Hall, who is certified through NSCA - CSCS - NSCA, graduated from Edinboro University in 2019 with a degree in Health and Physical Education with a concentration in Human Performance before obtaining his Masters of Science in Sports and Exercise from Gannon University. While at Edinboro, he was a four-year football letterwinner at linebacker.
Kristin Gilmour
Athletic Academic Counselor (MIH, WIH, FB)
Kristin Gilmour enters her fourth season in Academic Support Services for Student-Athletes. Gilmour works as a counselor for men's ice hockey, women’s ice hockey, and football.
From 2013-2018, Gilmour played hockey at the University of Maine. The Millgrove, Ontario, native tallied 16 points over her Black Bears career.
Muralee Das
Faculty Liaison
Julie Cheville
Athletics Academic Counselor (FB, S&D)