University Press · Dec 31, 2019
Taggart builds up coaching staff
Some of the new additions include Chris Perkins and Joey Guarascio as running backs coach and head football strength and conditioning coach, respectively.
New FAU head coach Willie Taggart hires most of the coaching staff as the year comes to a close. Photo by: Alex Liscio.While the FAU football season ended, new head coach Willie Taggart is already assembling his coaching staff for 2020 with the hires of several assistant coaches and coordinators over the past two days.
The first official hire for the Owls was the announcement of Jim Leavitt as defensive coordinator on Dec. 21, replacing Glenn Spencer. He was previously the DC for the University of Oregon under Taggart.