Kevin Donley

Kevin Donley
Sport(s) Football
Current position
Title Head coach
Team Saint Francis (IN)
Conference MSFA Mideast League
Record 164–42
Annual salary not disclosed;
signed through 2016[1]
Biographical details
Born July 4, 1951
Springfield, Ohio
Playing career
1970–1973 Anderson (IN)
Position(s) Linebacker, fullback
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1976–1977
1978–1981
1982–1992
1993–1996
1998–present		 Anderson (IN) (OC)
Anderson (IN)
Georgetown (KY)
California (PA)
Saint Francis (IN)
Head coaching record
Overall 278–127–1
Tournaments 24–19 (NAIA playoffs)

Statistics

Accomplishments and honors

Championships

1 NAIA D-II National (1991)
2 Hoosier-Buckeye Collegiate Conference (1980–1981)
5 Mid-South Conference (1987, 1989–1992)
11 MSFA Mideast (1999–2006, 2008, 2012–2013)

Kevin Donley (born July 4, 1951)[2] is an American football coach and former player. In 2013, Donley began his 35th season as a head coach in addition to the 1997 season which was devoted to establishing the football program at the University of Saint Francis. Donley was named head coach there in April 1997. The Saint Francis Cougars began play in the 1998 season, and he has held that position since the program's inception. Donley currently holds the NAIA record for most wins by a NAIA football coach. Prior to Saint Francis, Donley served as the head coach at Anderson University in Anderson, Indiana (1978–1981), Georgetown College in Georgetown, Kentucky (1982–1992), and California University of Pennsylvania (1993–1996). His 1991 Georgetown Tigers team won the NAIA Division II Football National Championship. Donley led Saint Francis to three consecutive NAIA title games from 2004 to 2006. For his coaching achievements, Donley has been inducted to several local, state and national halls of fame.

Early life and playing career

Donley is a native of Springfield, Ohio where he graduated from Shawnee High School in 1969.[2] His playing career continued in college as a linebacker and fullback at Anderson College.[2]

Coaching career

Anderson University

After graduating from Anderson University in 1973[2] with a bachelor's degree in physical education, Donley returned to his alma mater in 1976 to serve two seasons as offensive coordinator. In 1978, at the age of 26, Donley was named the youngest head football coach in the country. Over the next four years, Donley's teams compiled an overall record of 28–9 (.757), winning the conference title in 1980 and 1981. As of 2009, after 63 years of Anderson Ravens football, Donley's winning percentage stands as the best among all head coaches in program history. In 1980, Donley earned a master's degree in education from Ball State University.

Georgetown College (KY)

Donley joined the Georgetown College staff as head coach in 1982. The high point of his tenure there came in 1991 when the Tigers went 13–1 and won the NAIA Division II Football National Championship. In the 14 games that season, the Tigers scored 744 points, among the most of all college football teams at all levels of play. For his team's achievements, Donley was named the NAIA National Coach of the Year.

California University of Pennsylvania

Donley served as the head coach at California University of Pennsylvania from 1993 to 1996. In four seasons, Donley's teams compiled an uncharacteristic record of 11–33.

University of Saint Francis (IN)

In 1997, Donley became the first head football coach at the University of Saint Francis. After a year of preparation, the Cougars began play in the 1998 season.[2] In his first campaign, Donley led Saint Francis to a record of 2–8, their only losing season to date. Since 1999, his teams have lost no more than three games each season. Six of Donley's squads have completed undefeated regular seasons (2002–2006, 2008), and three consecutive teams finished as national runners-up (2004–2006). Under Donley's leadership, the Cougars have attained a string of 173 consecutive weeks in the NAIA Coaches Top 25 Poll, the longest current streak among all NAIA schools.[3]

Family

Donley has two children: a son, Patrick, and a daughter, Megan. In 2004, Patrick joined the USF staff and has served as quarterback coach as wells as offensive coordinator.

Awards and honors

NAIA career wins leader

Donley has more wins than any other NAIA head coach. However, a debate is ongoing about who has rightful claim to that title. Donley has more overall wins than Hank Biesiot. But Biesiot has won all of his victories with one school, Dickinson State University, which has played NAIA football during his entire tenure. Donley has attained his record while coaching four different football programs, one of which was not in the NAIA.[11][12]

Head coaching record

Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs Coaches#
Anderson Ravens (Hoosier-Buckeye Collegiate Conference) (1978–1981)
1978 Anderson 5–4 4–4
1979 Anderson 7–2 6–2
1980 Anderson 8–1 7–1 1st
1981 Anderson 8–2 8–0 1st L NAIA Division II Quarterfinal
Anderson: 28–9 25–7
Georgetown Tigers (Mid-South Conference) (1982–1992)
1982 Georgetown 2–9 1–6
1983 Georgetown 7–3 2–3
1984 Georgetown 4–6 0–2
1985 Georgetown 4–6 1–2
1986 Georgetown 6–4 1–2
1987 Georgetown 8–3 4–2 1st L NAIA Division II First Round
1988 Georgetown 7–3 4–1
1989 Georgetown 7–3–1 5–0 1st L NAIA Division II First Round
1990 Georgetown 9–2 4–0 1st L NAIA Division II First Round
1991 Georgetown 13–1 6–0 1st W NAIA Division II Championship
1992 Georgetown 8–3 4–1 1st L NAIA Division II First Round
Georgetown: 75–43–1 32–19
California Vulcans (Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference) (1993–1996)
1993 California 4–7 2–4 T–5th (West)
1994 California 2–9 1–5 7th (West)
1995 California 2–9 1–5 6th (West)
1996 California 3–8 0–6 7th (West)
California: 11–33 4–20
Saint Francis Cougars (Mid-States Football Association) (1998–present)
1998 Saint Francis 2–8 1–5 7th (MEL)
1999 Saint Francis 8–3 6–0 1st (MEL) L NAIA First Round
2000 Saint Francis 10–2 6–0 1st (MEL) L NAIA Quarterfinal
2001 Saint Francis 9–2 5–1 T–1st (MEL) L NAIA First Round
2002 Saint Francis 11–1 6–0 1st (MEL) L NAIA Quarterfinal
2003 Saint Francis 12–1 6–0 1st (MEL) L NAIA Semifinal 2
2004 Saint Francis 13–1 7–0 1st (MEL) L NAIA Championship 2
2005 Saint Francis 13–1 7–0 1st (MEL) L NAIA Championship 2
2006 Saint Francis 13–1 7–0 1st (MEL) L NAIA Championship 1
2007 Saint Francis 11–2 6–1 2nd (MEL) L NAIA Semifinal 5
2008 Saint Francis 12–1 6–0 1st (MEL) L NAIA Semifinal 3
2009 Saint Francis 7–3 5–2 T–2nd (MEL)
2010 Saint Francis 10–2 6–1 2nd (MEL) L NAIA Quarterfinal 10
2011 Saint Francis 9–3 3–2 3rd (MEL) L NAIA Quarterfinal 9
2012 Saint Francis 9–3 4–1 T–1st (MEL) L NAIA Quarterfinal 6
2013 Saint Francis 9–3 5–1 1st (MEL) L NAIA Quarterfinal 6
2014 Saint Francis 6–5 4–2 2nd (MEL)
Saint Francis: 164–42 92–16
Total: 278–127–1
      National championship         Conference title         Conference division title
#Rankings from final NAIA Coaches' Poll.

See also

References

  1. ↑ http://www.saintfranciscougars.com/football/football-news/2010-news/donley-usf-agree-to-new-deal
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 http://www.indiana-football.org/?q=node/117
  3. ↑ "2013 Football Coaches' Top 25 Poll - No. 2". National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics. September 23, 2013.
  4. ↑ http://www.collegefanz.com/thread/4618
  5. ↑ http://www.afca.com/SportSelect.dbml?SPSID=69280&SPID=7858&DB_OEM_ID=9300&ATCLID=639385
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 http://www.georgetowncollegeathletics.com/f/0/5/Football/Records.php
  7. ↑ http://www.georgetowncollegeathletics.com/f/Hall_of_Fame/Hall_of_Fame_Class_of_2004.php
  8. ↑ "Local briefs: Donley elected to NAIA Hall of Fame". The News-Sentinel. August 16, 2013. Retrieved August 18, 2013.
  9. ↑ http://www.georgetowncollegeathletics.com/Hall_Of_Fame/2004.htm
  10. ↑ http://www.madanthonys.org/Red_Coats.aspx
  11. ↑ http://www.naia.org/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=27900&ATCLID=205671772
  12. ↑ http://www.dsubluehawks.com/article/573.php

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