Terrance Dennis

Coach Football

Lee’s Summit, MO mutigers.com/news/2009/12/17/Heizelman_Receives_Wooden_Cup_Honorable_Mention

Personal Statement

I am a driven, detail-oriented, and intentional football coach who strives to produce championship men of character, both on and off the field. I value elite consistency, persistence, and effort in all phases of my faith, personal life, and work. I strive to create a winning edge second to none, driven by enthusiasm...

Coach Biography

Christ-follower, proud father of 3, University of Missouri football alum (2011), member of the National Coalition of Minority Football Coaches, Master of Education in Educational & Counseling Psychology (MU 2014), and current Running Backs Coach for William Jewell College (NCAA Div. II) in Liberty, MO. William Jewel...

William Jewell College: 2024 to Present
- Running Backs: 2025
- Wide Receivers: 2024
• Coached all-conference WRs Jalen Bethany & AJ Austene
- Running Backs: Current
• Created and spearheaded 2025 winter conditioning program

University of Central Missouri: 2023
- Assistant Special Teams Coordinator/KPS Coach/Asst. DL Coach

Avila University: 2019-2023
- Tight Ends/FBs & Specialists: 2019-2021
- Running Backs/Team Academic Coordinator: 2022

Hogan Preparatory Academy: 2017-2018
- Varsity Special Teams Coordinator
- Head Middle School Football Coach

KC Police Athletic League: 2013, 2015
- Volunteer Assistant/Asst. Head Coach

Prior to William Jewell:
• Guest Coach for the Edmonton Elks of the Canadian Football League (CFL) - Training Camp 2024
• Spent one season at Central Missouri, helping the Mules to an MIAA Championship and appearance in the second round of the NCAA-II playoffs.
• Coached on the defensive side of the ball (UCM), as well as special teams, including mentoring kicker Luke Dobson to a school record 67 consecutive PAT.
• Coached all conference Defensive Linemen, David Olajiga (1st Team all MIAA - Baltimore Ravens FA) and Weston King (2nd Team all MIAA)
• Won conference championships with the (Avila) Eagles in 2020 and 2022 and coached six players to All-Conference honors
• Finished the 2022 season ranked No. 13 nationally (NAIA), the highest in school history, along with team's 1st NAIA playoff appearance in school history.
• Coached All-America running back Malik Nesbitt, All-America returner Melvin Reid, and the No. 8 nationally-ranked kickoff return unit.

Leadership Motivation Adaptability Disciplined Resilience Responsible Purposeful Reliable Self-Starting Communicative Firm Accountable

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