THE COACHES
Greg EtterHead Coach
overall record is 10 – 10. His Concordia teams have produced 25 All Conference selections, 1 All Region selection, and 1 All American selection. Since his arrival the Concordia football program has grown to over 120 participants. Etter places a strong emphasis on academics, which has produced a team GPA of 2.9. The Falcon Football team has also been involved with various community service projects. Some of these include: Longario Family Housing Project, Canned Food Drive, Dance for Diabetes, Read Across America, donating time for the Cedarburg Education Association, and working with local Youth Football Organizations. Coach Etter has coached at the NCAA Division I, II, and III levels of competition during his nineteen years as an assistant coach. During that time he has worked for 4 separate Coach Of the Year Award Winners. Prior to his arrival at Concordia he was the Defensive Coordinator at Carthage College. While at Carthage his Defenses were Nationally ranked in turnovers, scoring defense, total defense, rushing defense, and pass efficiency defense. In 2004 his defense led the nation in interceptions. This success led to Etter being selected to the American Football Monthly “Hot Coaches List” which recognizes the top 80 coaches in the country. The 2004 Carthage team ended the season as the #5 ranked team in the country. Prior to Carthage, Etter spent 12 seasons at South Dakota State University. While at SDSU he held the titles of Defensive Coordinator, Special Teams Coordinator, and Defensive Backfield Coach. During his tenure he coached the # 1 punter in NCAA Division II in 1996 and produced the #3 Kick Off Return unit in NCAA Division II in 1994. His secondary set a school record for interceptions while the defense was a conference leader in turnover margin and pass defense. Two of Etter’s former players went on to play in the NFL. Adam Vinatieri K for The Indianapolis Colts, and Scott Connot former DB for the Kansas City Chiefs. His college coaching career began at the University of Wisconsin where he assisted with the Defensive Backs. While at UW, Etter had the opportunity to coach Troy Vincent. Troy was the seventh pick in the first round of the 1992 NFL Draft and went on to a long and successful NFL career. As a young member of Barry Alvarez’s staff, Coach Etter developed his coaching philosophy and approach to the day to day operations of running a successful college football program. Etter’s wife (Kerry) is an elementary school teacher and they have two sons; Mason (13) and Blake (10). Year by year with Etter : Year W
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NAC Finish 2008 5-5 .500 5-2 .714 2nd 2009 5-5 .500 5-2 .714 2nd Total 10-10
.500 10-4 .714
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Jeff Walker Assistant Coach
KW was nationally ranked defensively both of those seasons. Walker then returned to Wisconsin to "get married and begin a
second coaching stint" with CUW. He had been at Fort Hays State (KS) for the previous six campaigns.
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Adam Walker Assistant Coach Coach Walker has been a part of the Concordia University Wisconsin football staff since 2006. He started as the running backs coach for the 2006 and 2007 seasons before moving to Defensive Coordinator position from 2008 to present date. The CUW defense has been one of the top defenses in the NAC conference in each of his two years as coordinator. Prior to coming to CUW, Coach Walker worked at Carthage College for 3 seasons, where he coached the secondary. Under the tutelage of then Defensive Coordinator (Greg Etter), the 2004 secondary finished first nationally with 31 interceptions and 10 defensive touchdowns. Coach Walker also served as a Head Coach at the high school level for 8 years and as an assistant coach for 5 years. Walker has been a part of three NCAA playoff staffs in his 7 years of collegiate football. Coach Walker’s playing career consist of his playing quarterback at Carthage College (1981 – 85) and a short stint with the Minnesota Vikings (running back) in 1987. Walker also served as the Concordia University Wisconsin Head Track & Field Coach (men & women) for 5 seasons (2006 – 10), before stepping down this upcoming Fall. In his short term as track & field coach, he has won 9 NAC conference championships (indoor & outdoor) and 9 Coach of the Year honors. Walker also has the distinction of coaching three National Champions and several All Americans in his days as T&F coach. Amanda Kuca was the 2006 National DIII Track Athlete of the Year and a National Champion. Brock Solveson was the DIII National Scholar Athlete of the Year in both 2009 and 2010. Solveson also won 2 National Championships. Upon leaving the CUW track and field program, his new departmental duty will be to serve as the Minority Student Athlete Recruiting Liaison.
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Rob Jacobi Assistant Coach In his 6th year at CUW Coach Jacobi has made the move to Offensive Line Coach having previously
served as Special Teams Coordinator, Inside Linebackers coach, and cornerbacks' coach. In each of his 3 seasons he has coached a 1st Team All-Conference selection including a Conference Defensive Back of the Year
representative in 2006 (Rick Hutchins).
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Keith Collins Assistan Coach Keith Collins returned to CUW several years ago for a second coaching stint after a two year absence. The affable veteran has
26 total years of experience with the football Falcons. Keith, who operates his own Coach Collins American Family Insurance Agency in West Bend, is married to Cindy and has three children; Steven, Vanessa, and Casey. CUW's 2007 defensive line featured first team All American Wilbur Allen.
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Andy MillerAssistant Coach Andy comes to CUW after spending three years with the University of Minnesota football team as an undergraduate assistant with the Gopher defensive staff. The Golden Gophers showed major improvements in their defensive stats during the time he was with them. A graduate of Lake of the Woods High School in Baudette, Minnesota, he is the oldest of six children and enjoys fishing, hunting, and "the outdoors in general".
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Jim Kehoe Assistant Coach This is Coach Kehoe's third stint at CUW. He also coached the Falcons from 1989 to 1993 and from 1997 to 2001. Jim also coached high school football at Bangor, Grafton, West Bend West, and Cedarburg. His Grafton teams won two state championships and also finished second twice. He coached a total of 25 years at the high school level and taught for 35 years at Grafton. Kehoe earned his undergraduate degree from UW Lacrosse and his Masters from Northern Michigan. |
Wilbur Allen Assistant Coach
Wilbur was a First Team All-American during his CUW playing days. He was also a first team
All Conference choice as a defensive nose tackle for 3 consecutive seasons. Allen works with the Falcon defensive linemen. |
Mike Steinmetz Graduate Assistant Steinmetz graduated from Racine Horlick in 2002 after earning numerous football honors at the HS level. At CUW he was a 3-time all conference performer and was the IBFC Player of the Year as a senior. Mike was also the Private School's Player of the Year for the Badger state while at Concordia. "I am just looking forward to contributing where I can," offered Steinmetz. |
Dallas Graham Graduate Assistant
Dallas Graham is entering his second season as Defensive Graduate assistant and outside Linebackers coach. He also has video coordinator duties.
Coach Graham came to Concordia after 3 seasons with the Southeastern Missouri State football program. During the 2008 season he was director of video operations in charge of all video development including film exchange and editing. He also worked with Special Teams.
Prior to completing his degree work at SEMO, he played as a cornerback at Quincy University. Dallas is a graduate of Anna-Jonesboro Community High School in Illinois where he was an all conference football performer.
Dallas is earning his Masters' at CUW in Student Personal Administration and lives with his wife Kim. |
Blair Grover Assistant Coach Blair is a graduate of Homestead HS and North Dakota University. He was a 1st Team all area and all state performer while in high school as a tight end and played in the 2004 Wisconsin HS Shrine Game. As a track athlete he participated on the Homestead's State (6th place) 4x100 team. At NDU Blair was a 4 yr. letter winner and a 1st Team All Great West tight end. He also won the school's Frendberg Award as the Most Inspirational Football Player. Blair will work with Tight Ends at CUW.
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Paul Clemens Assistant Coach Coach Clemens, who works with Falcon tight ends, played on Championship teams at CUW from 1988-1990. He lives in Mequon with his wife (Gabe) and sons Joe (12) and Nick (10). Paul is a self-employed contractor |
Rustin Clewein Strength Coach Rustin Clewein, an NCAA National finalist in the 200m and outstanding receiver while at CUW, is a Certifed Strength and Conditioning
specialist. He is also a Personal Trainer (NSCA) and a Senior level USA Olympic Weightlifting Coach. |
Michael Liddell Student Coach A back injury will keep Mike, a 3 yr. performer, off the active roster this season. He will assist as a student coach with the defensive line.
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Justin Tlachac Position: Student Coach Coach Tlachac hails from Luxemburg Wisconsin where he was a 3 sport athlete for the Spartans. He earned offensive and defensive all conference honors while in high school. Justin played for CUW from 2006-2009 and earned all conference honors at defensive end. He will help coach offensive linemen during the 2010 season.
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Associate head coach, recruiting coordinator, and offensive coordinator Jeff Walker returns for his sixth season in 2009. After
graduating from Madison Memorial High School, Jeff's coaching career began as a student assistant at UW-Whitewater from '87-90.
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