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Chippewa Falls Today
By the People, for the People
Menomonie High Hires Chippewa Falls Alum as New Football Coach
The former Blugolds running back will take over the Mustangs program.
Apr. 15, 2026 at 2:14am
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A new coach aims to reshape the future of Menomonie's struggling high school football program.Chippewa Falls TodayMenomonie High School has hired a Chippewa Falls High School graduate and former University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire running back as its new head football coach. The new coach confirmed the move to the local Tribune newspaper.
Why it matters
Menomonie's football program has struggled in recent years, so the hiring of a local alum with college playing experience is seen as an opportunity to revitalize the team and reconnect with the community.
The details
The new Menomonie head coach is a Chippewa Falls native who played running back for the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Blugolds. He has prior coaching experience at the high school level but this will be his first head coaching job.
- The coaching change was announced on April 15, 2026.
The players
Menomonie High School
A public high school located in Menomonie, Wisconsin that fields a football team in the state's high school sports league.
Chippewa Falls High School
A public high school located in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin that the new Menomonie coach graduated from.
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
A public university where the new Menomonie coach played college football as a running back for the Blugolds.
What they’re saying
“I'm excited to take on this new challenge and help turn the Menomonie football program around.”
— New Menomonie Football Coach
What’s next
The new coach will begin his duties immediately and start preparing the team for the upcoming 2026 high school football season.
The takeaway
The hiring of a local alum with college playing experience signals Menomonie's commitment to rebuilding its football program and reconnecting with the community through the popular sport.
