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DALTON BOWLES

DALTON BOWLES

Arkadelphia,AR

Summary

Dynamic, detail-driven college football coach with experience developing winning offenses, defenses, and special teams at the Division I and II level. Proven ability to recruit, teach, and elevate young men on and off the field. Recognized for exceptional player development, scheme versatility, adaptability in coaching strategies, and a commitment to positive leadership. Brings a growth mindset, strong faith foundation, and competitive drive to every program.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Receivers Coach

HENDERSON STATE UNIVERSITY
2025 - Current
  • Lead all aspects of Wide Receiver unit.
  • Coached Kickoff Return and Hands units.
  • Assisted in offensive game planning.
  • Developed two All-Conference WRs.
  • Part of top passing attack in the GAC, starting two freshmen.
  • Recruited Nationally.

Analyst

NEW MEXICO STATE UNIVERSITY
2023 - 2025
  • Assisted with safeties, corners, running backs, and special teams.
  • Staff of 10–5 team, conference championship, and bowl game.
  • Coached specialists: produced record-setting players (longest punt avg, longest FG).
  • Ran pre-practice operations, meetings, and film.
  • Assisted game plans for Special Teams (2024) and Defense (2023).
  • Ran offensive scout team and recruited nationally.
  • Experience speaking to alumni/boosters.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Individualized Studies

New Mexico State University
Las Cruces, NM
01-2023

Skills

  • Scheme development across offense, defense, and special teams
  • Film analysis, breakdown, and opponent scouting
  • Recruiting, talent identification, and relationship building
  • Unit leadership and meeting organization
  • Experienced in DV Sport, Hudl, PFF, Microsoft Visio, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Strong public speaking and alumni/booster engagement

Playing Experience

New Mexico State University — Strong Safety (2021-2023)

  • Started at SS with receiver experience.
  • Medically retired due to neck injury in 2023.

New Mexico Military Institute — SS (2019-2021)

  • Team captain.
  • Earned a scholarship to NMSU as a linebacker.

Timeline

Receivers Coach

HENDERSON STATE UNIVERSITY
2025 - Current

Analyst

NEW MEXICO STATE UNIVERSITY
2023 - 2025

Bachelor of Arts - Individualized Studies

New Mexico State University