Austin McCrory

Biography

Austin McCrory was hired by Calvin as Defensive Line Coach in February 2025. He comes from DePauw University, where he coached the Defensive Line for four seasons (2021-2024). During his tenure at DePauw, the team compiled a 39-7 record, winning the NCAC four consecutive years including two undefeated regular seasons and earning a top 10 national ranking. McCrory coached 3 NCAC Defensive Players of the Year, 13 All-Conference players, and 5 All-Region players. In 2024, DePauw's defense was ranked #1 overall in Division III with the #1 rushing defense in the country, allowing just 1.1 yards per rush and recording 51.0 sacks for 2nd in the nation. Prior to DePauw, McCrory coached Defensive Line at Trinity International University in 2020 and at NCAA Division II Davenport University from 2017-2018, plus linebackers in 2019. At Davenport, he helped turn around the program from a 1-10 season in 2017 to a 6-5 finish in 2018 with a top-ten Division II defense. He also coached high school football at Grandville High School in Michigan as Defensive Line Coach, leading a 10-2 team with the #1 defense in Michigan Class A. McCrory is a Trine University graduate with a bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice and played four years on the defensive line for the Thunder before serving as a student coach in spring 2016. He holds a master's degree in Business Management from Davenport University.