Louisiana Tech University Football
Coaching Staff (36)
Head Coach
Sonny Cumbie was welcomed to Ruston as the 34th head football coach in Bulldog history on December 1, 2021. In his third season at the helm in 2024, Cumbie led
Athletic Trainer
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Offensive Line Analyst
Bill Best joined the Bulldog coaching staff in January of 2026. He comes to Ruston after spending four seasons as the offensive line coach at Colorado State (2022-2025),
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Assistant Defensive Line Coach
Assistant A.D./Equipment & Operations
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Assistant A.D./Football Chief of Staff
Head football coach Sonny Cumbie announced the hiring of Brian Mayper as Football Chief of Staff on January 28, 2025. At LA Tech, Mayper will assist head coach
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Cornerbacks/Defensive Pass Game Coordinator
Carlton Buckels was hired as the cornerbacks coach/defensive pass game coordinator in January of 2025. Buckels, who brings over 20 years of collegiate coaching
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Football Sports Performance Assistant
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Assistant Head Coach/Special Teams
Dan Sharp joined the Bulldogs as the assistant head coach and special teams coach on Sonny Cumbie's staff prior to the 2022 season. In 2024, Sharp’s special teams
Director of Football Sports Performance
Dave Scholz joins the Bulldog program as the Director of Football Sports Performance. Scholz comes to Ruston after spending the past three seasons as the Head
Safeties Coach
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Assistant Cornerbacks Coach
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Head Athletic Trainer
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Sport Administrator
Gerald Jordan enters his 11th year at Louisiana Tech, with a new title as the Deputy Athletic Director, a role he started in fall of 2023. Jordan, a native of
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Football Sports Performance Intern
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Wide Receivers Coach
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Assistant AD for Football Operations
Louisiana Tech head coach Sonny Cumbie announced the addition of Jacob Martinez as the Director of Football Operations for the Bulldog football staff on July 21,
Special Teams Analyst
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Director of On-Campus Recruiting/Player and Family Engagement
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Linebackers Coach
Josh Creech is in his first season as part of the LA Tech football program, serving as the Linebacker’s coach. Creech comes to the Bulldogs after serving as the
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Director of Scouting
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Video Coordinator
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Wide Receivers Coach
Louisiana Tech Football head coach Sonny Cumbie announced the hiring of Lorenzo Joe as the Bulldogs' wide receivers coach on Dec. 15, 2023. “We’re excited to
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Defensive Coordinator
Luke Olson was named defensive coordinator on January 19, 2025. Olson brings over a decade of defensive coaching experience at the FBS level to Ruston, including
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Assistant Quarterbacks Coach
Assistant Safeties Coach
Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks Coach
Louisiana Tech Head Coach Sonny Cumbie added another piece to his coaching puzzle with the addition of Nathan Young as the Bulldogs offensive line coach in January
Defensive Line Coach
Paul Randolph was hired as the defensive line coach in January of 2025. Randolph comes to Ruston following a one-year stint at Oklahoma State in the same role.
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Assistant Linebackers Coach/Edge Rushers
Assistant Director of Football Operations
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Academic Advisor
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Director Strategic Communications
Stephen Featherston joined Louisiana Tech’s Strategic Communications staff in August 2024. He is in his second year as director of strategic communications for the
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Running Backs Coach
A former Louisiana Tech standout wide receiver, Teddy Veal has elevated the coaching ranks at Tech following his playing career. Veal was promoted to running backs
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Offensive Line Coach
Vincent Johnson III was hired as an assistant offensive line coach prior to the 2025 season before being elevated to the offensive line coach in January of 2026. Johnson
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