1997 staff
| Coach | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Head coach1 | ||
| Don Powers | Head Coach | 1996 |
| Position coaches3 | ||
| Jeff Bleamer | Offensive Line | 1987 |
| Keith Jones | Defensive Backs | 1997 |
| Kenny Carter | Defensive Backs · Running Backs | 1994 |
| Performance1 | ||
| Andy Clawson | Head Athletic Trainer | 1973 |
| Administration1 | ||
| Walt Nadzak | Athletic Director | 1985 |
A stint appears in a season when it overlaps it, so a coach hired in 1997 and a coach in their ninth year both show here, each with the full range of their stint.