The Augustana Vikings recently lost Defensive Coordinator Mark Sipple to the Drake Bulldogs and had some changes to make on the defensive staff.
The program opted to promote from within for the position this week, promoting both Kelly Scholten and Chase King as Co-Defensive Coordinators.
Per GoAugie.com:
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SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Augustana football assistant coaches Chase King and Kelly Scholten have been promoted to Co-Defensive Coordinators, head coach Jerry Olszewski announced.
“I am proud to announce that we will be promoting Coach King and Coach Scholten into Co-Defensive Coordinator roles,” said Olszewski. These two men have been with me for a long time, serving multiple roles, and have been instrumental in our program and defensive success over their time with me. “I am excited for our players and our program as we continue to pursue being one of the top defenses in the country with them at the lead.
“The trust I have in them, along with the knowledge and proven experience both bring to our program, provides the foundation necessary to continue to compete for championships and playoff runs. I am thrilled to have them lead the Viking Code Blue Defense and excited for our future.”…