Corey Hetherman Explained

Corey Hetherman
Current Title:Defensive coordinator, linebackers coach
Current Team:Minnesota
Current Conference:Big Ten
Birth Place:Oxford, Massachusetts, U.S.
Player Years1:2003–2005
Player Team1:Fitchburg State
Player Positions:Quarterback
Coach Years1:2006
Coach Team1:Fitchburg State (QB)
Coach Years2:2006
Coach Team2:Carinthian Black Lions (OC)
Coach Years3:2006–2007
Coach Team3:King's College (Intern)
Coach Years4:2007
Coach Team4:Wuerzburg Panthers (OC)
Coach Years5:2007–2009
Coach Team5:Springfield (GA)
Coach Years6:2010
Coach Team6:Northeastern (OLB)
Coach Years7:2010
Coach Team7:Western New England University (Recruiting coordinator)
Coach Years8:2011
Coach Team8:Old Dominion (OLB)
Coach Years9:2012–2013
Coach Team9:Old Dominion (DRC/LB)
Coach Years10:2014
Coach Team10:Pace University (DC/LB)
Coach Years11:2015
Coach Team11:Maine (DL)
Coach Years12:2016–2018
Coach Team12:Maine (DC)
Coach Years13:2019–2021
Coach Team13:James Madison (DC/DE)
Coach Years14:2022–2023
Coach Team14:Rutgers (LB)
Coach Years15:2024–present
Coach Team15:Minnesota (DC/LB)
Awards:
  • AFCA Assistant Coach of the Year (2021)

Corey Hetherman is an American football coach who is currently the defensive coordinator and linebackers coach for the Minnesota Golden Gophers.

Coaching career

Hetherman got his first coaching job at his alma mater Fitchburg State as the team's quarterbacks coach.[1] In 2007, Hetherman joined Springfield College as a graduate assistant.[2] In between the 2006 and 2007 seasons, Hetherman also served as the offensive coordinator for the Carinthian Black Lions, an intern for King's College, and as the offensive coordinator for the Wuerzburg Panthers.[3] Over the next five years, Hetherman served in various roles with Northeastern, Western New England, and Old Dominion.[4] In 2014, Hetherman was hired to be the defensive coordinator at Pace College.[5] After one year at Pace College, Hetherman joined Maine as the team's defensive line coach.[6] After one year as the defensive line coach for Maine, Hetherman was promoted to serve as the team's defensive coordinator.[7] In 2019, Hetherman was hired as the defensive coordinator at James Madison.[8] During the 2021 season with the Dukes, Hetherman was named the American Football Coaches Association's FCS Assistant Coach of the Year award.[9] In 2022, Hetherman joined the Rutgers Scarlet Knights as the team's linebackers coach.[10] In 2024, Hetherman got his first FBS coordinator job as the defensive coordinator and linebackers coach for the Minnesota Golden Gophers.[11]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Greder . Andy . Gophers hire Corey Hetherman as new defensive coordinator . Pioneer Press . 8 January 2024 . 23 March 2024.
  2. Web site: Kratch . James . Rutgers adds FCS power's defensive coordinator to coaching staff . NJ.com . 3 February 2022 . 23 March 2024.
  3. Web site: Corey Hetherman . Minnesota University Athletics . 23 March 2024.
  4. Web site: Toland . Jennifer . Colleges: Oxford's Corey Hetherman thriving as James Madison defensive coordinator . Telegraph & Gazette . 23 March 2024.
  5. Web site: Barnett . Zach . Report: Rutgers hiring one of the top FCS defensive coordinators to coach linebackers . Football Scoop . 3 February 2022 . 23 March 2024.
  6. Web site: UMaine football hires defensive line coach, promotes another . Bangor Daily News . 23 March 2015 . 23 March 2024.
  7. Harrison . Jonathan . Gophers hire Corey Hetherman, known for 'super aggressive' defensive scheme . Sports Illustrated . 8 January 2024 . 23 March 2024.
  8. Web site: Fuller . Marcus . Gophers hire Rutgers assistant Corey Hetherman as defensive coordinator . Star Tribune . 23 March 2024.
  9. Web site: Gophers hire 2 coordinators: Corey Hetherman on defense and Bob Ligashesky on special teams . CBS News . 8 January 2024 . 23 March 2024.
  10. Web site: Eck . TJ . Hetherman leaves JMU for Rutgers . WHSV . 3 February 2022 . 23 March 2024.
  11. Web site: Lanni . Patrick . Rutgers loses assistant football coach to Big Ten promotion . NJ.com . 8 January 2024 . 23 March 2024.