Dan Hernandez

Indiana Wesleyan University

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EDUCATION:

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.

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