Lenoir-Rhyne University Football

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

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

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

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

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

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

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,

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

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

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