United States Naval Academy Football

Brian Newberry is in his seventh year at the Naval Academy and his third as the head coach.     In his second year as the head coach at Navy, Newberry led the

Anthony Zehyoue is in his first year as assistant offensive line coach. Zehyoue comes to Navy from the Naval Academy Preparatory School, where in two years he

Brenten Wimberly is in his third season at the Naval Academy assisting defensive coordinator P.J. Volker with the linebackers.     In his second year, Wimberly

Captain Brandon D. Jones is entering his second year as Director of Player Development. A native of Dallas, Texas, Jones lettered in football and track before being recruited to play at Navy. Jones earned a spot on the varsity roster his freshman year primarily on special teams, and worked his way up to a starting position his final three years as both inside and outside linebacker. He earned four varsity letters. In May of 2018, upon graduating from the Naval Academy with a Bachelor of Science in Quantitative Economics, he accepted a commission into the United States Marine Corps as a Second Lieutenant. He was selected as one of five graduate assistants working on the football staff before attending The Basic School. After completing The Basic School, he was assigned as Air Support Control Officer and attended the Air Support Control Officer Course in 29 Palms California. Captain Jones reported to Marine Air Support Squadron 1, aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, and was selected as Second Platoon Commander. He later became Squadron S-3 Training Officer in Charge, responsible for facilitating and documenting all fiscal and calendar year-required Marine Corps training events. In summer 2023, he was selected as Executive Officer for Air Support Company Bravo, and was subsequently selected to assume command of Air Support Company Bravo, Marine Air Support Squadron 1. Captain Jones was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for his efforts

Charles Mack is in his first year at Navy and will coach the cornerbacks.  Mack comes to Navy from Utah State. In his first year in Logan in 2025, Mack helped Utah

Danny Payne is in his fifth year at the Naval Academy and his second as the Executive Director of Football Recruiting and Analytics.      Payne came to Navy from

David Cole is in his second year at Navy coaching the snipes (formerly known as slot backs).     In his first year at Navy, Cole helped lead the Mids to a 10-3

Drew Cronic is in his second year at Navy as the offensive coordinator.     In his first year of calling the plays at Navy, Cronic helped lead the Mids to a 10-3

Eric Lewis is in his third year at the Naval Academy serving as the safeties coach and defensive passing game coordinator.     In his second year at Navy, Lewis

Ivin Jasper is entering his 26th year at the Naval Academy coaching the quarterbacks and his third year coaching the running backs.     In 2024, Jasper helped

Jason MacDonald is in his seventh year at Navy and his third as the Director of Player Personnel. MacDonald spent his first four seasons coaching the fullbacks.

Jay Guillermo is in his second year as offensive line coach joining the Navy coaching staff from Mercer.     In his first year at Navy, Guillermo helped lead the

Jerrick Hall enters his seventh year at Navy as the defensive line coach and his second as the defensive running game coordinator.  In his first three years, he

Jon Williams is in his third year at the Naval Academy coaching the tight ends.     Williams helped lead the Mids to a 10-3 record, wins over Air Force and Army

Josh Bost enters his fourth year at the Naval Academy as the Director of Football Operations and his first as the Assistant Athletic Director for Football Administration.

Laura Webb Title Administrative Assistant to the Head Football Coach/Recruiting Coordinator Email lwebb@usna.edu Phone 410-293-2241

Mackenzie Womack Title Assistant Director of On-Campus Recruiting Email navyfootballrecruiting@usna.edu Phone 410-293-2241

Marvin Lewis is in his third year as the Director of Football Video. Lewis came to Navy from UTEP, where he served as the Miners football video coordinator for five

Mick Yokitis is in his 15th year at the Naval Academy as the wide receivers coach.     In 2024, Yokitis helped lead the Mids to a 10-3 record, wins over Air Force

Mike Palmer is in his third year at the Naval Academy as a quality control coach. Palmer is a 2021 graduate of Boston College where he was a six-year member of the

Ronnie Gillis is in his fourth year as the Director of Creative Design for Navy football.     Previously, Gillis spent six seasons at the University of Maine.

Syrus Amirian is in his first year as the Director of Scouting at the Naval Academy. Amirian came to Navy from Utah where he was a Player Personnel Analyst. Amirian

Long-time option coach Tommy Laurendine is in his third year at Navy and his second year coaching the offensive line.  Laurendine coached the fullbacks in his first

Va’a Niumatalolo is in his sixth season at Navy and his third assisting Jerrick Hall with the defensive line. He spent his first three years on both sides of the