Myles Russ

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Myles Russ
Current position
Title Head coach
Team Keiser
Conference TSC
Record7–0
Biographical details
Born (1989-04-19) April 19, 1989 (age 35)
Boca Raton, Florida, U.S.
Alma mater Robert Morris University (2011, 2014)
Playing career
2007–2010 Robert Morris
Position(s) Running back
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
2012–2015 Robert Morris (RB)
2017–2018 Keiser (RB)
2019–2023Keiser (AHC/RB)
2024–presentKeiser
Head coaching record
Overall7–0
Accomplishments and honors
Awards
  • NEC Offensive Player of the Year (2010)
  • All-NEC (2010)

Myles Russ (born April 15, 1989) is an American college football coach. He is the head football coach for Keiser University, a position he has held since 2024. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] He also coached for Robert Morris. [6] [7] He played college football for Robert Morris as a running back. [8] [9]

Contents

Head coaching record

YearTeamOverallConferenceStandingBowl/playoffs NAIA#
Keiser Seahawks (Sun Conference)(2024–present)
2024 Keiser7–04–01
Keiser:7–04–0
Total:7–0

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References

  1. "Myles Russ - Head Coach - Staff Directory". Keiser University Athletics. Retrieved January 29, 2024.
  2. Robb, Rick. "Keiser football: Doug Socha leaves for Lenoir-Rhyne University, Myles Russ replaces him". The Palm Beach Post. Retrieved January 29, 2024.
  3. "Keiser loses football coach Doug Socha, finds replacement in Myles Russ". WPTV News Channel 5 West Palm. January 29, 2024. Retrieved January 29, 2024.
  4. Barnett, Zach (January 28, 2024). "Sources: NAIA national champion head coach Doug Socha to take NCAA Division II job". Footballscoop. Retrieved January 29, 2024.
  5. "Myles Russ Named Next Head Coach of Keiser Football". Keiser University Athletics. January 29, 2024. Retrieved January 29, 2024.
  6. Mueller, Chris. "Former standout Myles Russ returns to RMU football". Colonial Sports Network. Retrieved January 29, 2024.
  7. "Myles Russ - Football Coach". Robert Morris University Athletics. Retrieved January 29, 2024.
  8. "Myles Russ - Football". Robert Morris University Athletics. Retrieved January 29, 2024.
  9. Ratner, Ron (August 7, 2014). "#TBT Remember Myles Russ?". NEC Overtime! Blog. Retrieved January 29, 2024.