Aaron Bohl

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Aaron Bohl
Current position
Title Defensive coordinator & linebackers coach
Team Wyoming
Conference MW
Biographical details
Born (1994-01-01) January 1, 1994 (age 31)
Playing career
2012–2016 Minnesota State–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 college football coach. He is the defensive coordinator and linebackers coach for the University of Wyoming, positions he has held since 2024.

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Playing career

Bohl played football at Lincoln East High School and committed to play college football at Minnesota State University Moorhead. [1] He played four seasons as a linebacker for Minnesota State–Moorhead, where he was a three-year team captain and a second-team all-Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC) selection as a senior. [2]

Coaching career

In 2017, Bohl got his first coaching job as a graduate assistant for Wyoming. [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]

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References

  1. Jane Hambleton, Ryly (January 10, 2012). "Lincoln East's Bohl commits to MSU Moorhead". Lincoln Journal-Star. Retrieved March 23, 2024.
  2. Foster, Brandon (January 23, 2017). "Craig Bohl's son Aaron joins Wyoming football as a defensive graduate assistant". Casper Star-Tribune. Retrieved March 23, 2024.
  3. Bugher, Jeff (December 20, 2023). "Ten Things About Aaron Bohl - WYO's Defensive Coordinator". Pokes News. Retrieved March 23, 2024.
  4. Peterson, Eric (December 29, 2023). "Former Dragons LB Aaron Bohl ready for new role as Wyoming defensive coordinator". InForum. Retrieved March 23, 2024.
  5. Taylor, Alex (December 20, 2023). "UW's Sawvel promotes Aaron Bohl to defensive coordinator". Wyoming Tribune Eagle. Retrieved March 23, 2024.
  6. Potter, Davis (November 16, 2018). "Craig Bohl and his son, Aaron, balance coaching, personal relationships". Casper Star-Tribune. Retrieved March 23, 2024.