Linebackers

Number of years coaching and what levels have you coached at?

7 years from Freshman to Varsity.

What levels of football have you played at?

College.

Where did you go to high school? What other sports did you play?

Valparaiso High School. Football, Basketball, and Baseball.

Where did you go to college and what degrees do you hold?

Benedictine University. Majored in criminal justice with a minor in psychology.

What do you do/did for a living?

Owner of a roofing company.

One fun fact about you?

I've broken over 16 bones.

Family info? Wife, kids, etc.

Wife- Tori, Son (Liam 3), Daughter (Alli 1)

Freshman Offensive Line

Number of years coaching and what levels have you coached at?

10 years - Youth, High School, College.

What levels of football have you played at?

I played 13 years through High School due to injuring my back.

Where did you go to high school? What other sports did you play?

I went to Lyons Township High School in La Grange, IL and also wrestled and threw shotput.

Where did you go to college and what degrees do you hold?

I went to Illinois State University and have a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Therapeutic Recreation. I am currently pursuing a Graduate Certificate in Autism Education from Liberty University.

What do you do/did for a living?

I am a Recreational Therapist who works with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The main focus is on community integration, leisure awareness, and helping provide them their best overall quality of life.

One fun fact about you?

I am a huge Michigan Wolverines Football fan and have been since I was 5 years old.

Offensive Line

Number of years coaching and what levels have you coached at?

First year coaching High School.

What levels of football have you played at?

College.

Where did you go to high school? What other sports did you play?

Valparaiso High School. Track and Field.

Where did you go to college and what degrees do you hold?

Currently in school for nursing.

What do you do/did for a living?

College Student.

One fun fact about you?

I have a garden.

Family info? Wife, kids, etc.

No wife or kids. One brother and sister.

Defensive Backs & Special Teams

Number of years coaching and what levels have you coached at?

19 years Varsity Football.

What levels of football have you played at?

College.

Where did you go to high school? What other sports did you play?

Harbor Creek HS Erie, PA. Wrestling and Baseball.

Where did you go to college and what degrees do you hold?

Edinboro University of PA and University of Maryland Degree in Agronomy.

What do you do/did for a living?

Turf grass pathologist / Sales Representative.

One fun fact about you?

I love to hunt and fish.

Family info? Wife, kids, etc.

Live in Crown Point with wife, Melanie and three sons Jacob, Zach and Luke.

Head Coach and Varsity/JV Defensive Line

Number of years coaching and what levels have you coached at?

20 total - 19 at high school and 1 at the collegiate level.

What levels of football have you played at?

Pop Warner, Middle School , High School, College

Where did you go to high school? What other sports did you play?

Warwick Valley High School - Football, Basketball, and Baseball

Where did you go to college and what degrees do you hold?

Valparaiso University (Bachelors in Education) Ball State University (Masters in Education)

What do you do/did for a living?

Teacher/Coach

One fun fact about you?

Family info? Wife, kids, etc.

Wife: Alaina - Kids: Will, Ben, Isabelle

Offensive Coordinator (Pass Game) & Quarterbacks

Number of years coaching and what levels have you coached at?

28th yr coaching (6yrs College Level @ Valparaiso Unversity and Canisus College (22nd yr HS level) 12 yrs as a Head Coach @ West Central HS, Culver Community HS & Portage HS and 10 yrs Assistant Coach VHS.

What levels of football have you played at?

High School & College.

Where did you go to high school? What other sports did you play?

Maryvale HS (NY) Football , Basketball and Baseball

Where did you go to college and what degrees do you hold?

Valparaiso University (Bachelors of Science) & (Masters of Education)

What do you do/did for a living?

PE Teacher at Portage HS

One fun fact about you?

Love watching Marvel Movies

Family info? Wife, kids, etc.

Son: Dillon 20, Daughter: Melina 17 Girlfriend: KC Mitchell

Special Teams

Number of years coaching and what levels have you coached at?

First Year Coaching

What levels of football have you played at?

High School

Where did you go to high school? What other sports did you play?

I attended Valparaiso High School where I played football and ran track.

Where did you go to college and what degrees do you hold?

I attended Purdue University and obtained my BS in professional flight technology and my minor in unmanned aerial systems

What do you do/did for a living?

I am currently working as a flight instructor at Griffith Aviation

One fun fact about you?

I was the special teams manager for the Purdue football team and went to two bowl games (Music City and Citrus)

Family info? Wife, kids, etc.

I have a brother who coached freshman basketball at Valpo, and a girlfriend interning at Eli Lilly.

Varsity Wide Receivers

Number of years coaching and what levels have you coached at?

6 (including 2024), all on the varsity level (3 years at Lafayette Central Catholic, 2 at LaPorte)

What levels of football have you played at?

High School

Where did you go to high school? What other sports did you play?

Laporte High School, Basketball

Where did you go to college and what degrees do you hold?

Purdue University, Bachelors in Math Education

What do you do/did for a living?

Math Teacher at Valparaiso High School

One fun fact about you?

I was born 13 weeks early with my twin brother Jay, who is 1 minute older than me.

Family info? Wife, kids, etc.

Mom & Dad are Sarah and Ryan Seaburg, I have a twin brother Jay and little sister Halle (senior at Purdue). My girlfriend of 3 years is Brooke, who is a dental hygienist.

Freshman Head Coach 

Number of years coaching and what levels have you coached at?

This is my 2nd year coaching. I coached TE's last year at the Varsity and JV level.

What levels of football have you played at?

I played football throughout middle school and high school. Then, I played 4 years of College Football at Olivet Nazarene University.

Where did you go to high school? What other sports did you play?

I graduated from VHS in 2019. I played football and basketball throughout high school.

Where did you go to college and what degrees do you hold?

I graduated from Olivet Nazarene University in 2023 with a degree in Special Education.

What do you do/did for a living?

I am a Special Education Teacher at Valpo High School.

One fun fact about you?

One fun fact about me is that I also coach Basketball at VHS

Family info? Wife, kids, etc.

My wife Gabby, is a social worker at Porter County Education Services. We have a daughter, Charlie Rae, who will be 1 in September.

Defensive backs, Running backs, Quarterbacks

Number of years coaching and what levels have you coached at?

5 years all at freshmen level

What levels of football have you played at?

Started when I was 6 playing pop Warner to playing high school ball

Where did you go to high school? What other sports did you play?

Attended all four years of high school at Valpo and I also ran track

Where did you go to college and what degrees do you hold?

Went to college for a year back in 2019 but no degrees. I do plan on going back and possibly majoring in engineering.

What do you do/did for a living?

Mechanic at a peanut butter facility

One fun fact about you?

I’m in a flag football league and sometimes travel to different states for tournaments.

Family info? Wife, kids, etc.

I have 4 siblings. No kids but I take care of 2 bunnies

Director of Football Operations

Number of years coaching and what levels have you coached at?

12 years at high school

Where did you go to college and what degrees do you hold?

Central Michigan - BS in Education & Indiana University Northwest - Masters in Secondary Edu

What do you do/did for a living?

VHS Business Teacher

One fun fact about you?

I've only ever had one job out of college... teaching at Valparaiso High School.

Family info? Wife, kids, etc.

Been married to my husband, TR, for 6 years and we have 3 children, Kamryn (6), Brynlee (4) & Maxwell (2)

Athletic Trainer

Number of years coaching and what levels have you coached at?

26 years as AT (19 at VHS). AT at professional, collegiate, and high school level

What levels of football have you played at?

High school

Where did you go to high school? What other sports did you play?

South Bend St Joseph’s High School

Where did you go to college and what degrees do you hold?

Valparaiso University. Bachelors

What do you do/did for a living?

Athletic Trainer

One fun fact about you?

Was Coach Marshall’s Athletic Trainer while he played football at VU.

Family info? Wife, kids, etc.

I have three sons (31,29,27) and two grandkids ( granddaughter 8, grandson 4)

Running Backs

Number of years coaching and what levels have you coached at?

10, Freshman and Varsity

What levels of football have you played at?

High School

Where did you go to high school? What other sports did you play?

T.F. South. Baseball and Wrestling

Where did you go to college and what degrees do you hold?

Eastern Illinois University, English

What do you do/did for a living?

Teach English and Film

One fun fact about you?

I collect sports cards

Family info? Wife, kids, etc.

Live with my girlfriend, Morgan

D-line, Freshman DC

Number of years coaching and what levels have you coached at?

10 years High School level

What levels of football have you played at?

High School

Where did you go to high school? What other sports did you play?

VHS

Where did you go to college and what degrees do you hold?

Indiana University Criminal Justice Degree

What do you do/did for a living?

Deputy Sheriff Jail Division

One fun fact about you?

I am also a Costume and Prop Maker

Defensive Coordinator (Linebackers)

Number of years coaching and what levels have you coached at?

33 years (19 Collegiate, 14 High School)

What levels of football have you played at?

Pop Warner, Middle School, High School

Where did you go to high school? What other sports did you play?

VHS, Basketball and Baseball

Where did you go to college and what degrees do you hold?

Indiana University, Bachelor Degree

What do you do/did for a living?

Teacher

One fun fact about you?

While coaching at the Collegiate Level, coached against Jim Harbaugh twice

Family info? Wife, kids, etc.

Married to Heidi for 27 years, Son - Sam (25 years old), Daughter - Sydney (22 years old)

Linebackers

Number of years coaching and what levels have you coached at?

21 - All VHS

What levels of football have you played at?

High School

Where did you go to high school? What other sports did you play?

VHS - Football, Wrestling and Baseball 

Where did you go to college and what degrees do you hold?

Valparaiso University - BA in Secondary Education (Physical Education) and US History

What do you do/did for a living?

Teach and Coach

One fun fact about you?

I like to play golf during my free time. (which isn't much)

Family info? Wife, kids, etc.

Married to Janelle Evans for 13 years. I have 3 Beautiful Children Evangeline -12, Sullivan - 10 and Eliza -6

Offensive Line

Number of years coaching and what levels have you coached at?

7 HS, 3 7-8 grade

What levels of football have you played at?

College

Where did you go to high school? What other sports did you play?

St Rita Football and Track

Where did you go to college and what degrees do you hold?

VU, BS Civil, St Xavier MBA

What do you do/did for a living?

Project Executive at QISG

One fun fact about you?

ESPN Color Commentator for VU Football

Family info? Wife, kids, etc.

Kate, Jane & Connor

Defensive Backs and Special Teams

Number of years coaching and what levels have you coached at?

High School, 5 years.

What levels of football have you played at?

High School and College.

Where did you go to high school? What other sports did you play?

Merrillville High School. Football, Basketball and Track

Where did you go to college and what degrees do you hold?

Valparaiso University.

What do you do/did for a living?

Retired.. Consult in Medical Industry

One fun fact about you?

Married 35 years

Family info? Wife, kids, etc.

My wife's name is Gina and I have two kids, Chris and Alexis