GET TO KNOW ADAM DORREL
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Born: Dec. 2, 1974
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Family: Wife, Erin; daughters, Allie and Sam
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Education: Bachelor of Science in Physical Education, NW Missouri State (1998);
Masters of Science in Health and Physical Education, NW Missouri State (2000)
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Playing Highlights
• 4-year NW Missouri State letterman (1994-97)
• NCAA Division II all-America (1997)
• all-Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association selection (1995, 1996, 1997)
• Team captain (1995, 1996, 1997)
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Coaching Highlights
• Winningest active head coach in NCAA football (90.5 winning percentage)
• Head coach of three NCAA Division II national championship teams (2013, 2015, 2016)
• Led NW Missouri State to wins in each of his final 30 games as the head coach
• Only coach in NCAA Division II history to win three national titles with perfect 15-0 records in each season
• One of only three head coaches in NCAA Division II history to win three national championships
WHAT THEY'RE SAYING ABOUT ADAM DORREL
“Adam Dorrel has done a tremendous job leading the Northwest Missouri State University Bearcat football program.
He inherited a program that had been through a significant amount of transition in a short period of time. What he has done
to build on a proud Northwest tradition is simply amazing. The past six years at Northwest are amongst the greatest
for any program in college football history in terms of both competitive and academic excellence. Adam is a people
person who is warm and genuine. His passion is contagious. ACU is getting an outstanding coach and excellent
recruiter who knows how to build a highly successful program. But more than that, they are getting a servant leader
who loves student-athletes and will serve as a great role model for those around him. Congratulations to ACU and Adam.”
— Wren Baker, Vice President and Director of Athletics, University of North Texas
"Coach Adam Dorrel is one of the most outstanding young coaches in college football. His six years as head coach at
Northwest Missouri State University have been truly amazing. Coach Dorrel's organizational skills and his ability to get
everyone working together towards a common goal are his greatest assets. Abilene Christian University is fortunate
to have him as its head football coach."
— Mel Tjeerdsma, Director of Athletics, Northwest Missouri State University
"He is high energy and personable. He is a great coach. He is high intensity. You have to love that. You don’t want someone
out there letting you go through the motions, letting you back off. If he catches anyone slacking off, he is going to let them know.”
— Northwest Missouri State linebacker Jacob Vollstedt
ADAM DORREL AS A HEAD COACH
| Year |
School |
Overall |
Conference |
Playoffs |
| 2011 |
NW Missouri State |
11-3 |
7-2 (2nd) |
NCAA Division II Quarterfinals |
| 2012 |
NW Missouri State |
10-3 |
8-2 (2nd) |
NCAA Division II Second Round |
| 2013 |
NW Missouri State |
15-0 |
10-0 (1st) |
NCAA Division II National Champions |
| 2014 |
NW Missouri State |
10-2 |
10-1 (t-1st) |
NCAA Division II First Round |
| 2015 |
NW Missouri State |
15-0 |
11-0 (1st) |
NCAA Division II National Champions |
| 2016 |
NW Missouri State |
15-0 |
11-0 (1st) |
NCAA Division II National Champions |
| TOTALS |
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76-8 |
57-5 |
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| Pct. |
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90.5 |
91.9 |
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ADAM DORREL COACHING EXPERIENCE
| Years |
School |
Position |
| 1998-99 |
Northeastern State (Okla.) |
Graduate Assistant |
| 1999-2000 |
Northwest Missouri State |
Graduate Assistant |
| 2000-01 |
Dakota State University |
Offensive Coordinator |
| 2001-04 |
William Jewell College |
Offensive Coordinator / Quarterbacks Coach |
| 2004-07 |
Northwest Missouri State |
Offensive Line / Tight Ends Coach |
| 2007-11 |
Northwest Missouri State |
Offensive Coordinator |
| 2011-16 |
Northwest Missouri State |
Head Coach |
| 2017- |
Abilene Christian |
Head Coach |
