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Winston DeLattiboudere

DeLattiboudere Named a 35 Under 35 Participant by the AFCA

12/4/2023 3:22:00 PM | Football

Participants are invited to attend the one-day institute that features a curriculum of interactive lectures focused on topics tailored to emphasize leadership in the coaching profession, ethics, influential responsibilities, career progression and family balance

DeLattiboudere Named a 35 Under 35 Participant by the AFCA

The AFCA announced today that Minnesota defensive line coach / newcomer coordinator Winston DeLattiboudere III was selected for its 2024 35 Under 35 Coaches Leadership Institute. This year's class was chosen from a field of over 175 highly qualified applicants.

The AFCA 35 Under 35 Coaches Leadership Institute is a prestigious program aimed at identifying and developing premier, future leaders in the football coaching profession. Selected participants are invited to attend the one-day institute that features a curriculum of interactive lectures focused on topics specifically tailored to emphasize leadership in the coaching profession, ethics, influential responsibilities, career progression and family balance.

Members of the 2024 AFCA 35 Under 35 Coaches Leadership Institute receive a stipend to assist with expenses incurred while attending the AFCA Convention. They will be published in AFCA Magazine, AFCA Insider weekly email blast, and/or have their articles and videos added to the AFCA Educational Library. Additionally, participants will be placed on the AFCA Foundation Committee and become a part of a prestigious network of rising coaches in the profession along with many other great benefits.

To be eligible, applicants had to be born on or after January 1, 1988, and must be currently serving as a high school head coach, two-year college full-time assistant or head coach, or NAIA/NCAA (all divisions) full-time assistant or head coach. Applicants were required to submit a resume, five references, and a 1,600-word article or 10-minute live instructional video on an offensive, defensive, special teams, or position-specific topic of the applicant's choosing back in the summer.

Winston DeLattiboudere III
University of Minnesota
Defensive Line


Mac Alexander
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Assistant Head Coach, Special Teams Coordinator, Defensive Backs

Ryan Beard
Missouri State University
Head Coach

Jesse Bobbit
South Dakota State University
Defensive Coordinator, Linebackers

Joe Bowen
Miami (Ohio) University
Defensive Run Game Coordinator, Linebackers

Deon Broomfield
Iowa State University
Defensive Pass Game Coordinator, Safeties

Michael Burchett
University of Houston
Quarterbacks

JJ Clark
Austin Peay State University
Defensive Coordinator, Safeties

Nate Dreiling
New Mexico State University
Defensive Coordinator

Nathan Faanes
Ohio University
Special Teams Coordinator, Linebackers

Joseph Gerbino
Bethune-Cookman University
Co-Offensive Coordinator, Quarterbacks

Kyle Hoke
Safeties

AJ Howard
Appalachian State University
Outside Linebackers

Vann Hunt
Manchester University
Head Coach

Kyle Jackson
Bowie State University
Head Coach

Dean Kennedy
College of Holy Cross
Offensive Coordinator, Quarterbacks

Clint Killough
University of the Incarnate Word
Head Coach

Rocky Larson
Mayville State University
Head Coach

Mack Leftwich
Texas State University
Offensive Coordinator, Quarterbacks

Ryan Lindley
San Diego State University
Offensive Coordinator, Quarterbacks

Jeff Long
Moravian University
Head Coach

Zachary Lujan
South Dakota State University
Offensive Coordinator, Quarterbacks

Bilal Marshall
West Virginia University
Wide Receivers

Garret McGuire
University of Nebraska
Wide Receivers

Matt Merritt
University of South Florida
Associate Head Coach, Offensive Run Game Coordinator, Running Backs

Zack Patterson
Hampton University
Offensive Coordinator, Quarterbacks

Noah Pauley
Iowa State University
Wide Receivers

Jake Rothschiller
University of New Mexico
Linebackers

Reid Sanders
Rio Americano High School (CA)
Head Coach

Robert Steeples
Louisiana State University
Cornerbacks

Blaine Stewart
West Virginia University
Tight Ends

Duane Vaughn
Furman University
Defensive Coordinator

Jonathan Wallace
University of Kansas
Running Backs

Myles White
Miami (Ohio) University
Offensive Pass Game Coordinator, Wide Receivers

Robert Wright
University at Buffalo
Defensive Coordinator

Tyler Wright
New Mexico State University
Special Teams Coordinator, Tight Ends
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