Aaron Bohl

Last updated
Aaron Bohl
Current position
Title Defensive coordinator/Linebackers coach
Team Wyoming
Conference MW
Biographical details
Born (1994-01-01) January 1, 1994 (age 30)
Playing career
2012–2016 Minnesota State University Moorhead
Position(s) Linebacker
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
2017–2018 Wyoming (GA)
2019–2023Wyoming (LB)
2024–presentWyoming (DC/LB)

Aaron Bohl (born January 1, 1994) is an American football coach. He was named defensive coordinator and linebackers coach for the Wyoming Cowboys in March 2024.

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Playing career

Bohl played high school football at Lincoln East. Coming out of high school, Bohl decided to commit to play college football at Minnesota State University Moorhead. [1] Bohl played four seasons as a linebacker for Minnesota State University Moorhead, where he was a three year team captain, and was a second-team all-Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference his senior season. [2]

Coaching career

In 2017, Bohl got his first coaching job as a graduate assistant for the Wyoming Cowboys. [3] In 2019, Bohl was promoted to coach the Cowboy's linebackers. [4] After the 2023 season, Bohl was once again promoted by the Cowboys this time to serve as the team's defensive coordinator and linebackers coach. [5]

Personal life

Bohl is the son of former Wyoming head coach Craig Bohl. [6] [7]

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References

  1. Jane Hambleton, Ryly (10 January 2012). "Lincoln East's Bohl commits to MSU Moorhead". Lincoln Journal-Star. Retrieved 23 March 2024.
  2. Foster, Brandon (23 January 2017). "Craig Bohl's son Aaron joins Wyoming football as a defensive graduate assistant". Casper Star-Tribune. Retrieved 23 March 2024.
  3. Bugher, Jeff (20 December 2023). "Ten Things About Aaron Bohl - WYO's Defensive Coordinator". Pokes News. Retrieved 23 March 2024.
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