Brandon Andersen
Hahira,GA
Summary
Motivated, competitive coach who thrives in building relationships. Thorough understanding of 3 down and 4 down defense with multiple coverage schemes. Winner who has a coaching record of 94-41. Ready to tackle new challenges, and give players the ultimate playing experience.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Defensive Coordinator
Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GA
01.2022 - Current
- Ran a 4-3 and 3-3-5 (3 high)
- Improved from year 1 to year 2 by 13 points per game
- Improved from year 1 to year 2 by over 100 yards per game
- Improved from 5-6 to 12-2 and conference champions from year 1 to year 2
- Finished in the top 3 in the conference in 3rd down defense, and Takeaways
- Coached the Safeties
- Coached 1 All Conference Player, and 1 All Region Player
- Recruiting Responsibilities: South Georgia High Schools as well as Hillsborough, Pinellas, and Polk County FL
- Iowa and Kansas Junior Colleges
- Was a part of a staff that recruited 87 new players from year 1 to year 2
- Recruited 10 new starters from year 1 to year 2 and 18 new 2 deep players.
Defensive Coordinator
Colorado Mesa University
Grand Junction, CO
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Ran a 4-3 and 3-3-5 (3 high)
- Oversaw All aspects of the defense
- Finished #1 in Conference and #10 in nation in Total Defense (257 ypg)
- Finished #4 in the nation in yards per play
- Finished #3 in Conference and #16 in nation in Scoring Defense (15.6 ppg)
- Finished #9 in the nation in points per play
- Finished #1 in Conference in Passing Defense and Pass Def Efficiency (148 ypg)
- Finished #13 in nation in Passing Defense and #12 in Pass Def Efficiency
- Improved rushing yards by 100 yards since taking over the defense
- Improved total yards by 160 yards since taking over the defense
- Improved points per game by 15+ points since taking over the defense
- Coached Linebackers and Safeties
- Coached 2 All Conference Players
- Recruiting Responsibilities: Denver Area High Schools and Northern California Junior Colleges.
Linebackers and Special Teams Coordinator
Lindenwood University
Saint Charles, MO
01.2019 - 12.2019
- Special Teams Responsibilities: Oversaw All Special Teams
- Improved Net Punting Average by 2 yards per attempt
- Improved Net Kickoff Average by 11 yards per attempt
- Improved Net Kickoff Return Average by 1 yard per attempt
- Maintained Punt Return Average and FG percentage
- Linebackers Coach (4-3 Scheme)
- Coached Conference Player of the Year and AFCA 1st Team All American
- Recruiting Responsibilities: Missouri High Schools and California Junior Colleges.
Linebackers and Punt Return
Lindenwood University
Saint Charles, MO
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Assisted every Special Team
- Punt Return Coach – Organized and ran the team including play calls
- Finished 2nd in the conference with 12.4 yards per return (2017)
- Linebackers Coach (4-2-5 Scheme)
- Coached 2 All Conference Players
- Recruiting Responsibilities: Missouri High Schools.
Defensive Line, Punt Return, and Recruiting Coordinator
University of Sioux Falls
Sioux Falls, SD
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Special Teams Responsibilities: Assisted every Special Team
- Punt Return Coach – Organized and ran the team including play calls
- Finished 3rd in the conference with 13.2 yards per return
- Defensive Line Coach (4-3 Scheme)
- Coached all Defensive Linemen (4 All-Conference)
- Recruiting Responsibilities: Colorado HS, and Jayhawk League Junior Colleges
- Organized Official Visits including all expenses.
Linebackers, Punt, and Recruiting Coordinator
University of Sioux Falls
Sioux Falls, SD
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Linebackers Coach (4-3 Scheme)
- Opponent film breakdown (Hudl)
- Game Day – Personnel and front recognition from box
- Recruiting Responsibilities: Colorado HS, and Jayhawk League Junior Colleges
- Organized Official Visits including all expenses
- Organized Junior Day Visit for Spring Football Game
- Signed 39 and 29 in first two classes as Recruiting Coordinator
- Special Teams Responsibilities: Assisted every Special Team
- Punt Team Coach – Organized and ran the team including play calls
- Coached all Linebackers (3 All-Conference).
Outside Linebackers, Special Teams, and Scout Offense
University of Sioux Falls
Sioux Falls, SD
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Graduate Assistant Outside Linebackers (3-4 Scheme): Film coordinator
- Opponent film breakdown (Hudl)
- Assisted in all Special Teams
- Breakdown & Game-plan opposing offense’s run game and protections
- Run Scout Team Meetings and coach the Outside Linebackers (3 All-Conference)
- Recruiting Responsibilities: Northern Colorado HS
- Assist the Recruiting Coordinator with visit organization.
Outside Linebacker
University of Sioux Falls
Sioux Falls, SD
- National Champions (2006, 2008, 2009) National Runners-up (2007, 2010)
- Starter 2010-11
- 2 NAIA National Championships
- 1 in Scoring and Total Defense from 2008-2010.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
UNIVERSITY OF SIOUX FALLS
Master of Business Administration -
UNIVERSITY OF SIOUX FALLS
Skills
- Leadership Development
- Recruiting
- Program Budgeting
- Coaching Staff Oversight
- Attention to Detail
- Microsoft Office
- Athlete Support
- Relationship Development
- Player Evaluations
- Critical Thinking
Certification
CPR/AED Certified
References
- Tremaine Jackson, Head Coach, Valdosta State University, 281-881-8914
- Jed Stugart, Head Coach, Lindenwood University, 605-595-8061
- Rick Bowie, Offensive Coordinator, Abilene Christian University, 443-801-6715
- Dusty Hovorka, Offensive Coordinator, Lindenwood University, 712-490-2184
- Nick Benedetto, Defensive Coordinator, Northern Illinois University, 815-355-0372
- Eric Inama, Defensive Coordinator, Lindenwood University, 570-449-3140
Timeline
Defensive Coordinator
Valdosta State University
01.2022 - Current
Defensive Coordinator
Colorado Mesa University
01.2020 - 01.2022
Linebackers and Special Teams Coordinator
Lindenwood University
01.2019 - 12.2019
Linebackers and Punt Return
Lindenwood University
01.2017 - 01.2018
Defensive Line, Punt Return, and Recruiting Coordinator
University of Sioux Falls
01.2016 - 01.2017
Linebackers, Punt, and Recruiting Coordinator
University of Sioux Falls
01.2014 - 01.2016
Outside Linebackers, Special Teams, and Scout Offense
University of Sioux Falls
01.2012 - 01.2014
Outside Linebacker
University of Sioux Falls
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
UNIVERSITY OF SIOUX FALLS
Master of Business Administration -
UNIVERSITY OF SIOUX FALLS
CPR/AED Certified
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