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DAN_HERNANDEZ

Dan Hernandez

EDUCATION:
  • Upper Iowa University  - Bachelors of Criminology [2009]
  • Northwestern University - Masters of Sports Administration[2016]
  • Florida International University - Masters of Public Administration [2011]

COACHING EXPERIENCE
  • Eastern Illinois University (NCCA D1), Offensive Line Coach [January 2019- January 2022]
  • Kansas City Chiefs (NFL), Bill Walsh Diversity Coaching Fellowship/Offensive Line [June 2019-July 2019]
  • Truman State University (NCAA D2), Offensive Line Coach [March 2018-December 2018]
  • Towson University, Tight Ends & Fullbacks Coach [April 2016-March 2018]
  • Northwestern University, Offensive Graduate Assistant - Offensive Line/Offensive Quality Control [April 2013, 2016]
  • Florida International University, Offensive Graduate Assistant - Offensive Line/ Assistant Director of Football Operations/Operations Intern [2009-2013]

AWARDS & RECOGNITION
  • As a coach:
    • Coached Freshman All-American (Chad Strickland)
    • Coached Cole Hoover (Lincoln Laurete Award Winner)
    • Coached Ben Solomon (2021 nominee for AFCA Good Works Award Team)
    • NFL
      • Participated in the 2020 NFL Quarterback Coaching Summit
      • During the 2019 NFL Training Camp worked with the offensive line of the Super Bowl Champion Kansas City Chiefs through the Bill Walsh Fellowship program.
    • TRUMAN ST
      • Offensive line ranked 25th in Division II in fewest sacks allowed (14)
      • Offensive line ranked 28th in Division II in rushing offense
      • Coached two All-Conference selections on offense
    • NORTHWESTERN
      • Helped coach team to Outback Bowl appearance in 2015FIU
      • Team won Sun Belt Conference Championship in 2010
      • Team won Little Caesars Pizza Bowl in 2010 
  • As a player:
    • Played football at Upper Iowa University (2004-08)
    • Three time Academic All-Conference at defensive tackle
    • Selected to play in Florida Senior Collegiate All-Star Bowl in 2009
PERSONAL INFORMATION
  • Dan is from Boca Raton, Florida and graduated from Spanish River High School.  Dan married his wife Ashley in June 2021.