Sam Siefkes was named the defensive coordinator and inside linebackers coach at Wofford in January of 2018. He will recruit north Georgia, Chattanooga and the greater Chicago area.
During the 2019 season, the Terrier defense was ranked 20th in the nation in total defense as the team won the Southern Conference Championship for the third straight season and competed in the NCAA FCS Playoffs for the fourth consecutive year. Among Southern Conference schools, the defense was first in total defense, first in rushing defense and second in scoring defense.
In his first season at Wofford, the defense was ranked first in the Southern Conference in total defense, scoring defense, passing defense and rushing defense. Nationally the squad was 12th in total defense and eighth in scoring defense. The team posted a 9-4 overall record and won the Southern Conference Championship. In the NCAA FCS Playoffs, the Terriers advanced to the second round.
The 2017 season marked Sam Siefkes’ second year at UW-Platteville and as defensive coordinator for the Pioneers. Last season the team was 7-3 overall. The defense allowed only 18.9 points per game and posted three shutouts. In 2016, Sam helped lead UW-Platteville an 8-3 record and a playoff appearance. The season ended with a 32-31 loss to Saint John’s (Minn.).
Before going to UW-Platteville, Siefkes served as a graduate assistant defensive coach for University of Wisconsin Badgers. While with the Badgers, he worked directly with defensive coordinator Dave Aranda and the defensive line during practice and team meetings. Aranda is currently the defensive coordinator/linebackers coach/associate head coach at LSU.
Prior to working with the Badgers, he worked with the Florida International University football team in Miami, Florida, along with Wofford head coach Josh Conklin. In addition, he worked at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse from 2012-14. Siefkes coached defensive backs, linebackers, and specialists while with the Eagles.
In addition to coaching, Siefkes has experience in strength and conditioning with the Air Force Academy. Siefkes received a Bachelor of Science in Exercise and Sports Science from University of Wisconsin-La Crosse and a Masters of Science in Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis (Intercollegiate Athletic Administration) from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
He and his wife, Carrissa, were married in July of 2020 and reside in Spartanburg.
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