KALAMAZOO, Mich. – The Western Michigan football team and head coach Lance Taylor has announced the hiring of Nick Coleman to the position of Assistant Coach – Cornerbacks. 

  

Coleman joins the staff after spending two seasons as a graduate assistant and defensive analyst at LSU where he worked with the defensive backs. Coleman also served as a graduate assistant at Boston College. Prior to his coaching career he was a Client Service Associate with USB.  

  

"We are eager to have Nick Coleman join our Bronco family as our Corners Coach," said Taylor. "Nick is a dynamic and passionate coach who will bring a high level of energy, integrity, and expertise to our defensive backfield. His experience playing for and coaching alongside some of the best coaches in the business has shaped his ability to develop and mentor young men, and we're excited for the impact he'll have on our program." 

  

Coleman played in 49 career games in four seasons with the Fighting Irish as a safety under Brian Kelley. He racked up 111 career tackles in his four seasons, with seven passes defended and one interception. After his playing career, he served as a student-athlete mentor and a stadium operation intern at UND, while completing his degree in Management Consulting.  

  

"I am excited and honored to join the staff at Western Michigan and help build on the foundation set by Coach Taylor," said Coleman. "The passion and energy I try to bring every day to our players aligns with the spirit of Kalamazoo and our fan base. I also wanted to thank Brian Kelly, Jeff Hafley and Blake Baker for their support and teaching over the years to help me get to this next step." 

Defensive Coordinator - LSU 

"Nick is one of the brightest young minds in football. He's an outstanding teacher and does an incredible job building relationships with his players. Home run hire!" 

  

Green Bay Packers DC 

Former DC at Boston College 

"Nick is a bright, highly motivated young coach with a ton of energy. At Boston College he developed great relationships with our players and was a great recruiter. Western Michigan is lucky to have him." 

  

LSU Head Coach 

"Nick Coleman also played for me at Notre Dame and has coached the defensive backs at LSU the past 2 seasons. Nick builds great relationships with players; he communicates effectively and has a passion for the game. Congratulations to Coach Taylor for adding two of college football's best and brightest in the profession to the Bronco Football Staff."