College Coaches
In reverse chronological order by first season coaching in college (2025 at the top, oldest known coaches appear at the bottom).
Scroll down to see photos and read info on these former Comets.
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Current College Coaches:
Logan Techentin (GLHS Class 0f 2018): WR Coach, Case Western Reserve, (2024-present)
Nate Jensen (GLHS Class 0f 2000): Def Coord, Saint Francis [IN], (2023-present)
Matt Bird (GL Varsity Head Coach 2006-2018): WR Coach, Hope, (2022-present)
All-time Comet College Coaches List. (GLHS graduation year) [seasons coaching]
Albion (1): Kyle Robinson (2002) [2007-2008];
Alma (1): Nate Jensen (2000) [2012-2015];
Ave Maria (1): Ron Tyner (2003) [2015];
Bryant (1): Ron Tyner (2003) [2013-2014];
Case Western Reserve (1): Logan Techentin (2018) [2024-present];
Concordia [Chicago] (1): Ron Tyner (2003) [2016-2018];
Defiance (1): Nate Jensen (2000) [2009-2011];
Elmhurst (1): Ron Tyner (2003) [2008-2012];
Heidelberg (1): Logan Techentin (2018) [2022-2023];
Hope (1): Matt Bird (GL Varsity Head Coach 2006-2018) [2022-present];
Illinois (1): Freddie Walker (2005) [2012-2014];
Iowa State (1): Freddie Walker (2005) [2020-2022];
Manchester [IN] (1): Nate Jensen (2000) [2004-2008, 2016-2022];
Michigan State (1): Freddie Walker (2005) [2010-2011];
Pittsburgh (1): Freddie Walker (2005) [2014-2019];
Saint Francis [IN] (1): Nate Jensen (2000) [2023-present];
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Logan Techentin, (2018 grad)
Logan Techentin, (2018 grad)
(Case Western Reserve (NCAA D3), 2024-present)
(Case Western Reserve (NCAA D3), 2024-present)
Wide Receivers Coach
GLHS Class of 2018
At Elmhurst, 2018-2021 (player): Division 3 (NCAA)
As a Coach (from CWRU website):
Logan Techentin was named an assistant coach for the Case Western Reserve University football team before the 2024 season. His primary duties include coaching the team's wide receivers.
Techentin joined the CWRU staff after serving as the Assistant Coach for Tight Ends at Heidelberg University for the 2022 and 2023 seasons. Before that, he was the Academic and Recruiting Assistant at his alma mater, Elmhurst University.
Techentin was a three-year letter winner at Elmhurst where he played wide receiver and finished his career with 21 receptions for 234 yards over 16 games played. He was also a member of the track and field team and earned two all-conference honors in the javelin.
Techentin received his Bachelor's Degree in Sports Management with a minor in Communications from Elmhurst and his Master's in Business Administration from Heidelberg.
Matt Bird, (GL Varsity Head Coach 2006-2018)
Matt Bird, (GL Varsity Head Coach 2006-2018)
(Hope (NCAA D3), 2022-present)
(Hope (NCAA D3), 2022-present)
Wide Receivers Coach
As the GL Varsity Head Coach: see our "Past Coaches" page for Coach Bird's tenure at GL > Past Coaches
As a Coach at Hope:
Team has won 34 games in 4 seasons while on staff, including the first 10 season in school history in 2024. Team went 11-1, won the MIAA and won their first round playoff game. Team made the playoffs again in 2025 with a 9-1 record as MIAA runner-ups (first MIAA team to qualifiy for the NCAA playoffs as an at-large bid).
Freddie Walker, (2005 grad)
Freddie Walker, (2005 grad)
College coach from 2010-2022
Currently with the Denver Broncos.
GLHS Class of 2005
At BGSU, 2005-2008 (player)
As a Coach: worked as a college football strength coach for 4 NCAA FBS teams:
Michigan State Football GA for Strength Coach (2010-2011):
Big Ten Champ (‘10), Capital One Bowl (‘10), Legends Division Champ (‘11), Big Ten Conference Champ Game (Runner-Up) (‘11), Outback Bowl Champ (‘11)
Illinois Football Assist. Strength Coach (2012-2014):
Heart of Dallas Bowl (2014)
Pittsburgh Football Assist. Strength Coach (2015-2019):
Military Bowl (‘15), Pinstripe Bowl (‘16), ACC Coastal Division Champ (‘18), ACC Conference Champ Game (Runner-Up) (‘18), Sun Bowl (‘18), Quick Lane Bowl Champ (‘19)
Iowa State Football Assist. Strength Coach (2020-2022):
Big 12 Conference Champ Game (Runner-Up) (‘20), Fiesta Bowl Champ (‘21), Cheez-it Bowl (‘21)
Denver Broncos, Assist. Director of Sports Science (2023-present): NFL Playoffs (2024)
Ron Tyner, (2003 Grad)
Ron Tyner, (2003 Grad)
College coach from 2008-2018
Currently Head Varsity Coach for Owosso HS.
GLHS Class of 2003
At Olivet, 2005-2007 (player): Division 3 (NCAA)
Coached college football from 2008-2018
Kalamazoo Explosion 2008 (OL) [Semi-Pro]; Elmhurst College, IL 2008-2012 (OL/RB/TE), 2012 - CCIW Champion, 2nd round of playoffs, #8 in the nation; Bryant University, RI 2013-2014 (OL); Ave Maria University, FL 2015 (OL); Concordia University Chicago, IL 2016-2018 (OL); Coached 13 All-Conference players, 3 All-American players; Head Varsity Football Coach Owosso HS (2022-present) > High School
Nate Jensen, (2000 grad)
Nate Jensen, (2000 grad)
(Saint Francis [IN] (NAIA), 2023-present)
(Saint Francis [IN] (NAIA), 2023-present)
Defensive Coordinator
College Coach from 2004-present
GLHS Class of 2000
At Defiance, 2000-2003 (player): Division 3 (NCAA)
Has coached college football for 20 seasons:
Manchester College, IN (DL/LBs 2004-2008, Head Coach 2016-2022); Defiance College, OH
(Def. Coordinator 2009-2011); Alma College, MI
(Def. Coordinator / Assistant HC 2012-2015); University of Saint Francis, IN (Def. Coordinator 2023-present); More than 85 total All-Conference Players (Combined defensive players as a DC and total players as a head coach), 6 All-Region Players, 3 All-American Players
Link: Nate Jensen - USF
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