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Lenoir-Rhyne University Football

NCAA D2South Atlantic ConferenceHickory, NC

Coaching Staff (12)

Doug Socha
Doug Socha

Head Football Coach

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Doug Socha was named the 24th head football coach of Lenoir-Rhyne University prior to the 2024 season and begins his second season at the helm of the program in

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Cade Socha
Cade Socha

Tight Ends Coach

Cade Socha joined the Lenoir-Rhyne Football coaching staff as a Tight Ends Coach prior to the 2025 season.  From 2022-24 Socha was an Offensive Analyst for for

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Eryk Schaftlein
Eryk Schaftlein

Graduate Assistant / Offensive Line

Eryk Schaftlein joined the Lenoir-Rhyne staff in the Spring of 2026 following five years coaching the offensive line at Lewis & Clark College (Oregon). The former

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Isaiah Gray
Isaiah Gray

Graduate Assistant / Defensive Backs

Isaiah Gray joined the Lenoir-Rhyne coaching staff in the Spring of 2025.  He joined the staff following a season as the Assistant Linebackers Coach at the University

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Jalani Lord
Jalani Lord

Offensive Line / Run Game Coordinator

Jalani Lord enters his second season as the Offensive Line Coach / Running Game Coordinator at Lenoir-Rhyne in 2025. He comes to LR after spending the previous seven

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Justin Hilliker
Justin Hilliker

Defensive Line / Special Teams Coordinator

Justin Hilliker enters his second season as the Defensive Line Coach / Special Teams Coordinator at Lenoir-Rhyne. Hilliker comes to LR after spending the past six

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Nick Vagnone
Nick Vagnone

Linebackers Coach / Recruiting Coordinator

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Nick Vagnone enters his second season as the Linebackers Coach / Recruiting Coordinator at Lenoir-Rhyne. Prior to joining LR, Vagnone spent two seasons at Keiser,

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Robbie Owens
Robbie Owens

Defensive Coordinator

Robbie Owens enters his second year as the Defensive Coordinator / Defensive Backs Coach at Lenoir-Rhyne in 2025. Owens brings over 27 years of coaching experience

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Ryley Pomainville
Ryley Pomainville

Assistant Defensive Line Coach

Shaw Pomianowski
Shaw Pomianowski

Assistant Wide Receivers Coach

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Steve DeMeo
Steve DeMeo

Offensive Coordinator / Quarterbacks

Steve DeMeo enters his second season at Lenoir-Rhyne as the Quarterbacks Coach / Pass Game Coordinator. DeMeo comes to the Bears from LSU where he spent two seasons.  At

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Zack Owens
Zack Owens

Defensive Backs / Football Operations

Zack Owens enters his second season as the Defensive Assistant / Analytics / Football Operations coach at Lenoir-Rhyne. Prior to joining the Bears, Owens spent three

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many coaches does Lenoir-Rhyne University Football have?
The Lenoir-Rhyne University Football program currently has 12 coaching staff members listed.
Who is the head coach of Lenoir-Rhyne University Football?
Doug Socha is the current head coach of Lenoir-Rhyne University Football.
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What division is Lenoir-Rhyne University Football?
Lenoir-Rhyne University competes in NCAA D2 (Division II).
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Academic Snapshot

NCAA D2PrivateNCAA since 1989Graduate
625 7th Ave NE, Hickory, NC 28601
Acceptance Rate
81%
Undergrad Enrollment
1,348
Avg Net Price
$23,393/yr
In-State Tuition
$30,900/yr
Out-of-State Tuition
$30,900/yr
6-Year Graduation Rate
51%
Freshman Retention
71%
Avg Earnings (10yr)
$43,600/yr

Last verified: Mar 2026