Director of Athletics Kristan M. Pelletier announced the appointment of Michael Muehling, formerly with the Syracuse University football program, as the college’s new Athletic Academic Coordinator/Head Football Coach.
His appointment concludes a national search to replace former head coach, Jason Houghtaling, who resigned to become the offensive coordinator at Wagner College. Muehling served as the Defensive Quality Control Coach for two seasons as a member of Doug Marrone’s staff at Syracuse.
“Mike is an extremely talented coach, who is also an exceptional person. His character, integrity and work ethic will allow him to be successful on and off the football field at Hudson Valley Community College,” said Pelletier.
Prior to joining Syracuse University, Muehling spent four seasons at Indiana University where he served as the Offensive Quality Control Coach, Assistant Defensive Line Coach and Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach. He also spent one season in the AF2 (Arena Football) at the professional level as an Assistant Coach.
He brings with him more than six years of experience working with student-athletes at the intercollegiate level, which has fully prepared him with the skill set necessary to be a successful athletic academic coordinator while simultaneously providing oversight and leadership to the football program. Muehling was part of the two coaching staffs that contributed to the revitalization processes of both Indiana University’s and Syracuse University’s football programs.
Syracuse University Head Football Coach Doug Marrone said Muehling “has exceptional knowledge and understanding of the game of football. Not only is he a great teacher and motivator, more importantly, he truly cares about what is best for the young men under his guidance. He is a quality person with exceptional character, is extremely bright and a highly capable coach.”
Muehling played intercollegiate football at Lindenwood University on an academic scholarship where he received a bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology/Athletic Training. He then went on to Indiana University, earning a master’s degree in Kinesiology.
Published: Mon, 21 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0000 by j.hoyt