Brian VanGorder

Quick Facts

Full Name	Brian VanGorder
Occupation	Football Coach
Date Of Birth	Apr 17, 1959(1959-04-17)
Age	65
Birthplace	Jackson
Country	United States
Birth City	Mississippi
Horoscope	Aries

Brian VanGorder Biography

Brian VanGorder is one of the most popular and richest Football Coach who was born on April 17, 1959 in Jackson, Mississippi, United States.

VanGorder started his coaching career in 1981 as an assistant coach at West Bloomfield High School. He served as the head coach at three high schools in the state of Florida, including Boca Raton Academy (now the Boca Raton campus of Pine Crest School). VanGorder posted a record of 52–16 and was named “Coach of the Year” on seven different occasions. VanGorder’s 1987 American Heritage School team was ranked No. 1 in the state of Florida. He joined the college ranks in 1989 at Grand Valley State University.

VanGorder had his first head coaching opportunity from 1992 to 1994 at his alma mater, Wayne State University. During his final two seasons as head coach, Wayne State recorded its first winning record in more than a decade, going 6–5 in each season. From there was a three-year stint at the University of Central Florida, where he spent two years coaching linebackers and special teams before being assigned to assistant head coach/defensive coordinator. From 1998 to 1999, VanGorder served as the defensive coordinator at Central Michigan University, After Central Michigan, VanGorder was the defensive coordinator during the 2000 season at Western Illinois University. The Leathernecks ended the year 9–2, and finished eighth nationally in passing efficiency defense and 12th in both passing defense and total defense while allowing just 17.6 points per game.

Brian VanGorder Net Worth

Brian VanGorder is one of the richest Football Coach from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Brian VanGorder 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Brian VanGorder (born April 17, 1959) is an American football coach and player. He is the defensive coordinator at Bowling Green State University, a position he had held since 2019. Prior to that, he was defensive coordinator at the University of Louisville. He served as the head football coach at Wayne State University from 1992 to 1994, and Georgia Southern University in 2006, compiling a career college football record of 19–25. VanGorder was the defensive coordinator for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League (NFL) from 2008 to 2011, and also worked in the same capacity for the University of Georgia (2001–2004) and Auburn University (2012). VanGorder is married to the former Ruth Jones. His children are Molloy, Morgan, Mack, Montgomery, Malone and Freddie.

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On January 9, 2012, VanGorder was hired by Auburn University coach Gene Chizik as defensive coordinator. He replaced Ted Roof who departed for the defensive coordinator position at the University of Central Florida.

Facts & Trivia

Bruce Ranked on the list of most popular Football Coach. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Brian VanGorder celebrates birthday on April 17 of every year.

He was terminated only four games into the 2016 season, on September 25.

Where is Brian VanGorder?

Brian VanGorder has been the Defensive Coordinator for Scot Loeffler’s initial staff at Bowling Green since the 2019 season. He has served as Defensive Coordinator at four Power 5 schools during his 39-year coaching career and has coached seven years in the NFL for two different franchises.

How old is Brian VanGorder?

Biographical details
Born| April 17, 1959 Jackson, Michigan
Playing career
1977–1980| Wayne State (MI)
Position(s)| Linebacker

Who is Notre Dame defensive coordinator?

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