Joe Schaefer

Defensive Line, UConn · FBS · since 2026

1 season in the seatCoordinator highest tier reachedJason Candle mentor 2 other mentors 0 protégés

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Experience

3 stints

Defensive Line
UConn
2026–present1 season
Defensive Backs
Syracuse
2024–20252 seasons
Defensive Coordinator
Youngstown State
2020–20212 seasons

Career paths from position coach to a head job

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Relationships

Coached under 3 people at 3 programs, most recently Jason Candle, Fran Brown and Doug Phillips

Coach	Where	Seasons
Jason Candle	UConn	2026
Fran Brown	Syracuse	2024–2025
Doug Phillips	Youngstown State	2020–2021

Succeeded 3 people at 2 programs, most recently Kenny McClendon, Carl Pelini and Donald D'Alesio

Succeeded by 2 people at 2 programs, most recently Perry Eliano and Jahmal Brown