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FOOTBALL COACHING STAFF

Meet the coaches leading the Lamar Cardinals programs.

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Pete Rossomando

A highly decorated coaching veteran, with three decades of coaching experience, Pete Rossomando was named Lamar University head…

Assistant Coach/Defensive Coordinator

Drew Christ was named Lamar University defensive coordinator in January 2023. Christ’s hiring is a reunion of sorts with…

Assistant Coach/Offensive Coordinator/Tight Ends

Andrew Sparano moved to the Golden Triangle in February 2023 and was tasked with coaching the Cardinal tight…

Assistant Coach/Co-Coordinator/Offensive Line

Named co-offensive coordinator in January 2026, Matt Cannata is entering his fourth season working with the Cardinals offensive line.…

Assistant Coach/Special Teams Coordinator/ILBs

Daryl Daleen joined the Cardinals’ coaching staff in February 2023. He works directly with Big Red’s inside linebackers…

Assistant Coach/Safeties

Wayne Cordova is in his seventh season with Lamar after making the move from Baton Rouge, La., where…

Assistant Coach/Running Backs

Todd Macon joined the Cardinals coaching staff in February 2023 and was given the task of working directly…

Assistant Coach/Outside Linebackers

Morgan Ford was named assistant coach in March 2024. He was hired to work with the Cardinals’ outside…

Assistant Coach/Wide Receivers

Jacob Diaz was named Lamar University receivers coach in July 2025, a promotion from his previous role as…

Assistant Coach/Quarterbacks

Brett Kean joined the Lamar University football coaching staff in January 2026 and will take over coaching the…

Reggie Marshall

Assistant Coach/Defensive Line

Reggie Marshall joined the Lamar University football coaching staff in April 2026 as defensive line coach. Marshall makes…

Director of Strength & Conditioning

Mike Gardner joined the Lamar University football staff as the director of strength and conditioning in January 2026.…

Director of Player Development

Director of Football Operations