Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Athletics

Connor Lugo joined the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute football coaching staff as the defensive line coach in July 2025.

Prior to RPI, Lugo spent two seasons at Salisbury University (2023-25) as the defensive line coach, where he helped develop three All-Conference selections and one All-Region honoree. His responsibilities included defensive game planning, film analysis, recruiting, and player development.

A former student-athlete at Salisbury, Lugo was a five-year member of the football team and served as team captain in 2022. As an offensive lineman, he earned All-Conference honors twice (2021, 2022) and helped the Sea Gulls capture four New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC) championships.

Lugo earned his bachelor's degree in business management from Salisbury University in 2022 and his Master of Business Administration in 2025.