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Gregg Nesbitt

Co-Defensive Coordinator

 

 

 

 

 

The University of Central Missouri Mules welcomed Gregg Nesbitt to the coaching staff during the offseason. He comes to UCM after a one-year stint as Defensive Coordinator at Central Methodist University and will serve as the Co-Defensive Coordinator for the Mules.

The former head coach at Columbia-Hickman High School from 1993-2005 and Hannibal High School from 1984-1989, Nesbitt has been in the coaching ranks since the early 80's after a playing career at Truman State from 1976-1979. While a high school coach, he led his teams to a 139-64 overall record and nine berths in the state playoffs. His tenure was highlighted by a 2004 state title and he was honored with Missouri State High School Coach of the Year accolades as well as National-Regional Coach of the Year, an award given to the top coach in a several state area..

From 1990-92, he went back to be the defensive coordinator at Truman State, helping them to a couple NCAA-II playoff berths.

His son Kellen, played four years for the Mules at defensive back and will be a graduate assistant this season for the Mules. His other son, Ryan, Transferred to UCM from Central Methodist and will play for the Mules this fall.

A native of Hannibal, Mo., he received both his bachelor's and master's degrees from Truman.

Nesbitt and his wife Jackie, have two sons, Kellen (23), and Ryan (20).