Carl C. Coleman joined the Monarch coaching staff in 2021 and is the defensive line coach. Coleman joins the Monarchs’ after spending the last seven years as the Defensive Coordinator for the University of Dubuque, in Dubuque, Iowa.
During Coleman’s tenure as defensive coordinator, the Spartan defense ranked among the nation's best in interceptions and turnover margin, and conference’s best in total defense, scoring defense, rushing defense, and pass-efficiency defense. His squads produced two Conference Defensive MVPs, two All-Americans and three first team all-conference defensive backs.
In 2021, the Spartans only played one game versus Coe College due to the coronavirus. The Spartans ended the season undefeated.
In 2019, the Spartans finished the American Rivers Conference play leading the league in total defense, only giving up 273.1yds per game. Dubuque also led the league in pass defense, pass efficiency defense with a league high 16 interceptions, and finished in the top two in rush defense and scoring defense, holding opponents to 18.5 points per game.
Dubuque finished the season ranked fifth in the nation in turnover margin (+18). The Spartan defense was also fourth in the nation in pass defense efficiency and 10th in interceptions. All-ARC First Team Cornerback, Blaze Barista, was named to the American Football Coaches Association All-American Team.
In 2017, the Spartans finished the Iowa Conference play leading the league in pass efficiency defense with a league-high 19 interceptions. Dubuque was among the best defensive teams in the conference, finishing in the top two in total defense and pass defense. UD finished the season ranked fifth in the nation in turnover margin (+18). The Spartan defense was also 10th in the nation in defensive touchdowns scored. Michael Joseph was named Iowa Conference Defensive MVP finishing, with a conference-best eight interceptions.
In 2015, the Spartans utilized a stout defense led by Coleman to earn their first Iowa Conference title since 2011. With six All-IIAC selections, including Defensive MVP Blaine Snitker, Coleman’s defense led the IIAC during league play in scoring (15.4 ppg), total yards allowed (314.7 ypg), and six other major categories. UD held five out of seven IIAC opponents under 16 points, including 13 points by then-No. 6 ranked Wartburg in a Homecoming rout, and seven points by Loras in the Key City Clash, both top-three scoring offenses in the league. Forcing a league high 18 turnovers, the Spartans also led the IIAC in turnover margin at +13. Coleman, a former defensive back himself, led a secondary that tied the league-high with 12 interceptions.
He earned a master of educational administration and a bachelor of professional studies as a player and coach at traditional Division III powerhouse, the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor (2004-2012).
In 2014, Coleman served as the assistant football coach with linebackers at La Vega High School in Bellmead, Texas. Prior to La Vega, he was the assistant football coach with defensive backs and recruiting coordinator for Central College (2012-2014). Nationally, the Dutch ranked 14th, 13th, and 10th, respectively, in total defense during Coleman’s time at Central.
Coleman is a member of the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA), NCAA Future Football Coaches Academy Class of 2009 and Texas High School Coaches Association (THSCA). He attended University High School in Waco, Texas, and played for his father, LeRoy Coleman.
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