Louie Cioffi

Biography

Updated December 2025 Louie Cioffi (pronounced Lou-ee CHOE-fee), a 26-year NFL veteran, is in his second season as a member of Derek Mason’s coaching staff. Cioffi serves as the programs co-Special Teams Coordinator. COACHING HIGHLIGHTS: At Middle Tennessee, co-special teams coordinator, 2025-present • Date Hired: May 16, 2025 • The 2025 special teams unit had the best cumulative ranking in CUSA while leading the league in kickoff coverage, ranking fourth in punting and second in field goal percentage (kickoff specialist Baylen Woodman earned CUSA All-Freshman honors, while punter Ashton Logan’s 44.7 average ranked second all-time for a single-season at MTSU) At Cincinnati Bengals, defensive assistant, 2021-24 • Helped coach the secondary and handled pass game adjustments in game At Vanderbilt, special consultant and defensive analyst, 2020 • Hired to help the staff during Covid-19 with player meetings, game plan ideas and advance work At DC Defenders, defensive coordinator, 2020 • Helped guide DC Defenders in XFL to first place finish in the East • Defense was responsible for first shutout in XFL history and finished first in defensive touchdowns • Defense was second in third down efficiency and third in red zone stops At Atlanta Legends, defensive coordinator/linebackers, 2019 • Defense led the league in total yards allowed (2,210), total yards allowed per game (276.3), passing yards allowed per game (158.4) and tied for fourth in quarterback sacks (19) At Southeastern Loui