Middle Tennessee State University Athletics
Silvoy chosen for 35 under 35 Leadership Institute
12/3/2018 2:52:00 PM | Football
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. - The American Football Coaches Association recently announced the selections for its 2019 35 Under 35 Coaches Leadership Institute, and Middle Tennessee wide receivers coach Austin Silvoy was included.
Silvoy, who's served as the Blue Raiders' wide receivers coach since being promoted from a quality control position in 2016, was chosen from a field of hundreds of applicants. He was also named to 247Sports' 30Under30 for 2017 list of college football coaches.
In order to be eligible, applicants had to be born on or after Jan. 1, 1984, 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 or head coach.
Applicants were required to submit a resume, five references and a 1,600-word article or five-minute live instructional video on an offensive, defensive, special teams or position-specific topic of the applicant's choosing.
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 AFCA 2019 35 Under 35 Coaches Leadership Institute receive a stipend to assist with expenses incurred while attending the AFCA Convention, provided by the NCAA Leadership Development and the American Football Coaches Foundation. They will be published in the bi-monthly AFCA Magazine, AFCA Insider weekly email blast and/or have their articles added to the AFCA Educational Library. They'll also be placed on the AFCA Foundation Committee and become a part of the great network of rising coaches in the profession along with many other great benefits.
The AFCA 2019 35 Under 35 Coaches Leadership Institute will take place on Sunday, Jan. 6, at the AFCA Convention in San Antonio, Texas.
2019 AFCA 35 Under 35 Participants
Ola Adams, Villanova University, Special Teams Coordinator/Cornerbacks
Shawn Bell, Baylor University, Offensive Line
Tyler Bowen, Penn State University, Tight Ends
Bryan Brown, Appalachian State University, Defensive Coordinator/Cornerbacks
Shane Fidler, Waccamaw HS (SC), Head Coach
Joe Jon Finley, University of Missouri, Tight Ends
Erik Frazier, Western Illinois University, Wide Receivers
Kory Gribbin, University of Akron, Tight Ends/H-Backs/Assistant Special Teams Coordinator
Gino Guidugli, University of Cincinnati, Quarterbacks
Chris Hampton, Tulane University, Defensive Backs
Todd Hartley, University of Miami (Fla.), Special Teams Coordinator/Tight Ends
Nick Hill, Southern Illinois University, Head Coach
Justin Hood, Western Carolina University, Outside Linebackers
Tyler Hopperton, Mount St. Joseph University, Head Coach
Collin Klein, Kansas State University, Co-Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks
Jordan Langs, Indiana Wesleyan University, Head Coach
Kelly Ledwith, Santa Monica College, Head Coach
Brennan Marion, College of William & Mary, Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks
Taylor Mazzone, University of Arizona, Outside Receivers
Man Naghavi, University of Louisiana-Monroe, Offensive Line
Bryan Nardo, Emporia State University, Defensive Coordinator/Linebackers
Jake Olsen, Northwestern State University, Safeties/Recruiting Coordinator
Tim Plough, University of California-Davis, Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks
Justin Rascal, Formerly at University of Tennessee-Chattanooga, Former Offensive Coordinator
Doug Samuels, Ravenna HS (MI), Head Coach
Nate Scheelhaase, Iowa State University, Running Backs
Joshua Schumacher, Concordia University-Chicago, Head Coach
Kyle Segler, University of Louisiana-Monroe, Special Teams Coordinator/Tight Ends
Austin Silvoy, Middle Tennessee State University, Wide Receivers
De'Rail Sims, James Madison University, Running Backs
Josh Stepp, Georgia State University, Tight Ends
Patrick Toney, University of Louisiana, Safeties
Scotty Walden, University of Southern Mississippi, Wide Receivers
Demario Warren, Southern Utah University, Head Coach
Jake Waters, University of Texas-El Paso, Inside Wide Receivers
Silvoy, who's served as the Blue Raiders' wide receivers coach since being promoted from a quality control position in 2016, was chosen from a field of hundreds of applicants. He was also named to 247Sports' 30Under30 for 2017 list of college football coaches.
In order to be eligible, applicants had to be born on or after Jan. 1, 1984, 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 or head coach.
Applicants were required to submit a resume, five references and a 1,600-word article or five-minute live instructional video on an offensive, defensive, special teams or position-specific topic of the applicant's choosing.
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 AFCA 2019 35 Under 35 Coaches Leadership Institute receive a stipend to assist with expenses incurred while attending the AFCA Convention, provided by the NCAA Leadership Development and the American Football Coaches Foundation. They will be published in the bi-monthly AFCA Magazine, AFCA Insider weekly email blast and/or have their articles added to the AFCA Educational Library. They'll also be placed on the AFCA Foundation Committee and become a part of the great network of rising coaches in the profession along with many other great benefits.
The AFCA 2019 35 Under 35 Coaches Leadership Institute will take place on Sunday, Jan. 6, at the AFCA Convention in San Antonio, Texas.
2019 AFCA 35 Under 35 Participants
Ola Adams, Villanova University, Special Teams Coordinator/Cornerbacks
Shawn Bell, Baylor University, Offensive Line
Tyler Bowen, Penn State University, Tight Ends
Bryan Brown, Appalachian State University, Defensive Coordinator/Cornerbacks
Shane Fidler, Waccamaw HS (SC), Head Coach
Joe Jon Finley, University of Missouri, Tight Ends
Erik Frazier, Western Illinois University, Wide Receivers
Kory Gribbin, University of Akron, Tight Ends/H-Backs/Assistant Special Teams Coordinator
Gino Guidugli, University of Cincinnati, Quarterbacks
Chris Hampton, Tulane University, Defensive Backs
Todd Hartley, University of Miami (Fla.), Special Teams Coordinator/Tight Ends
Nick Hill, Southern Illinois University, Head Coach
Justin Hood, Western Carolina University, Outside Linebackers
Tyler Hopperton, Mount St. Joseph University, Head Coach
Collin Klein, Kansas State University, Co-Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks
Jordan Langs, Indiana Wesleyan University, Head Coach
Kelly Ledwith, Santa Monica College, Head Coach
Brennan Marion, College of William & Mary, Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks
Taylor Mazzone, University of Arizona, Outside Receivers
Man Naghavi, University of Louisiana-Monroe, Offensive Line
Bryan Nardo, Emporia State University, Defensive Coordinator/Linebackers
Jake Olsen, Northwestern State University, Safeties/Recruiting Coordinator
Tim Plough, University of California-Davis, Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks
Justin Rascal, Formerly at University of Tennessee-Chattanooga, Former Offensive Coordinator
Doug Samuels, Ravenna HS (MI), Head Coach
Nate Scheelhaase, Iowa State University, Running Backs
Joshua Schumacher, Concordia University-Chicago, Head Coach
Kyle Segler, University of Louisiana-Monroe, Special Teams Coordinator/Tight Ends
Austin Silvoy, Middle Tennessee State University, Wide Receivers
De'Rail Sims, James Madison University, Running Backs
Josh Stepp, Georgia State University, Tight Ends
Patrick Toney, University of Louisiana, Safeties
Scotty Walden, University of Southern Mississippi, Wide Receivers
Demario Warren, Southern Utah University, Head Coach
Jake Waters, University of Texas-El Paso, Inside Wide Receivers
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