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Will Headen

An assistant coach since 1989, Will Headen is in his second stint as the coach of the linebackers after spending the previous seven years with the defensive secondary. He will continue to assist with the kickoff unit.

Prior to coaching the defensive backs, Headen served two years leading the running backs, while the team’s running game enjoyed two of its most successful seasons in the history of the program. He began his Rensselaer coaching career with the linebackers before spending the next five seasons mentoring the defensive ends.

A native of Baltimore, Md., Headen has been affiliated with RPI even longer than his coaching career. An outstanding linebacker and defensive end for four years for the Engineers, he notched 222 career tackles, including a team-leading 111 in 1988. In addition, he finished his career as the school record-holder in sacks in a game with 3.5 against St. Lawrence.