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Tony Trisciani Named Elon Football Coach

Tony Trisciani helped lead Elon to back-to-back FCS Playoff berths for the first time in program history.

Tony Trisciani, assistant head football coach and defensive coordinator, has been named the 23rd head football coach in Elon's history. The announcement was made by Director of Athletics Dave Blank on Monday, Dec. 17. Trisciani will be formally introduced as head coach to the Elon community and media in a news conference at 1 p.m. Monday in the Walker Room of Alumni Field House.

Over the past two seasons, Trisciani helped lead the Phoenix to back-to-back FCS Playoff berths for the first time in program history, with Elon holding a consistent position in national rankings. Trisciani assumes the head coaching position with 23 years of coaching experience – including 13 years at CAA football programs. Throughout his career, he has won championships, lead the nation in multiple defensive categories, and coached numerous all-conference and All-America student-athletes.

"We are thrilled to have Tony Trisciani as our next head football coach at Elon," Blank said. "Coach Trisciani has played a pivotal role in the success of our football program over the past two seasons and he knows first-hand what it takes to win at Elon. He has the passion, experience, and leadership needed to keep our football program competing at a high level both on the field in the CAA and in our classrooms. Tony and his wife, Julie, and their two children, Shane and Hannah, have built great relationships in the Elon community during their time here and we couldn't be more excited to have them remain a part of our university."

This will be Triscani's second coaching stint at Elon. In 2006, he was a defensive backs coach and special teams coordinator. 

"I am proud to be the head football coach at Elon University. I'd like to thank President Book, Dave Blank, and the rest of the administration for the opportunity to lead our football program and student-athletes," Trisciani said. "During my tenure, I have watched our players and staff fully commit to a culture of excellence both on the field and in the classroom, and I am excited and eager to continue what we've started together."

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