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Tom Anthony
Current position
TitleHead coach
TeamPittsburg State
ConferenceMIAA
Record8–3
Biographical details
Born (1982-10-14) October 14, 1982 (age 42)
Bettendorf, Iowa, U.S.
Alma materAugustana College (2005)
University of St. Francis (2009)
Playing career
2001Iowa State
2002–2005Augustana (IL)
2006New York Dragons
2006Albany Conquest
2007Quad City Steamwheelers
Position(s)Defensive back
Wide receiver
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
2006Augustana (IL) (DB)
2007St. Francis (IL) (WR)
2008Youngstown State (DL)
2009Youngstown State (OLB)
2010Miami (OH) (GA)
2011Lake Erie (DB)
2012–2013Baldwin Wallace (assistant)
2014–2015St. Ambrose (DC)
2016–2018Texas Southern (DC/DB)
2019Western Illinois (DC/OLB)
2020–2022Pittsburg State (DC)
2024–presentPittsburg State
Head coaching record
Overall8–3
Tournaments0–1 (NCAA D-II playoffs)

Thomas Anthony (born October 14, 1982) is an American college football coach. He is the head football coach for Pittsburg State University, a position he has held since 2024.[1][2][3] He also coached for Augustana College, St. Francis, Youngstown State, Miami of Ohio, Lake Erie,[4] Baldwin Wallace, St. Ambrose, Texas Southern,[5] and Western Illinois.[6][7][8] He played college football for Iowa State and Augustana College and professionally for the New York Dragons,[9] Albany Conquest,[10] and Quad City Steamwheelers of the Arena Football League (AFL).[11][12][13]

Personal life

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Anthony's older brother, Chris, played professionally for the New York Dragons of the Arena Football League (AFL).

Head coaching record

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Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs
Pittsburg State Gorillas (Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association) (2024–present)
2024 Pittsburg State 8–3 7–2 2nd L NCAA Division II First Round
Pittsburg State: 8–3 7–2
Total: 8–3

References

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  1. ^ "Anthony Returns to Lead Pitt State Football Program". Pittsburg State University Athletics. December 3, 2023. Retrieved December 4, 2023.
  2. ^ "Tom Anthony - Head Coach - Football Coaches". Pittsburg State University Athletics. Retrieved December 4, 2023.
  3. ^ "Pitt State announces Tom Anthony as new Head Football Coach". KSNF/KODE | FourStatesHomepage.com. December 3, 2023. Retrieved December 4, 2023.
  4. ^ "College football: Lake Erie hires defensive backs coach". News-Herald. June 16, 2011. Retrieved December 4, 2023.
  5. ^ "Tom Anthony - Defensive Coordinator/Defensive Backs - Football Coaches". Texas Southern University Athletics. Retrieved December 4, 2023.
  6. ^ "Tom Anthony - Football Coach". Western Illinois University Athletics. Retrieved December 4, 2023.
  7. ^ Lenard, Jacob (January 10, 2020). "Wright announces complete coaching staff for 2020". KOAM News Now. Retrieved December 4, 2023.
  8. ^ Henry, Jim (January 10, 2020). "New PSU football coach announces staff". Joplin Globe. Retrieved December 4, 2023.
  9. ^ DeVrieze, Craig (January 27, 2006). "AFL: Anthony Family League". The Quad-City Times. Retrieved December 4, 2023.
  10. ^ DeVrieze, Craig (June 1, 2006). "Anthony hopes to help Conquest conquer Wheelers". The Quad-City Times. Retrieved December 4, 2023.
  11. ^ "Tom Anthony (2019) - Tribe of Vikings Hall of Fame". Augustana College Athletics. Retrieved December 4, 2023.
  12. ^ "Steamwheelers Continue to Add Local Talent with Thomas Anthony". OurSports Central. February 7, 2007. Retrieved December 4, 2023.
  13. ^ "Tom Anthony - Football". Iowa State University Athletics. Retrieved December 4, 2023.
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