Daniel Packard

Biography

Daniel Packard was hired by Calvin as Linebackers Coach in February 2025. He most recently coached defensive tackles for one season (2024) at Yale University, where two players at the position earned All-Conference honors. Previously, he coached outside linebackers and served as recruiting coordinator for two seasons (2022-23) at North Central College, where the team went 29-1 with two trips to the NCAA III championship game and won one national championship in 2022. He also coached outside linebackers for two seasons (2020-21) at his alma mater, Hendrix College. Packard graduated from Hendrix with a B.A. in Economics & Business and Psychology, and earned his MBA during his two years at North Central College. He played football at Hendrix, earning a starting position as a freshman before suffering a career-ending injury. Originally from Dallas, Texas, Packard graduated from Bishop Lynch High School in 2016 after serving as a two-year captain and helping that program to a state championship.