Chris Bessler

Christopher Bessler (born c. 1973) is an American college football coach. He is the defensive coordinator and linebackers coach for Dakota Wesleyan University, positions he has held since 2024.[1] He was the head football coach for Doane University from 2018 to 2023 and Cozad High School from 1996 to 1999.[2][3][4][5] He also coached for Northern State, Augustana (IL), and Mary Institute and St. Louis Country Day School. He played college football for Doane as a linebacker.[6]

Chris Bessler
Current position
TitleDefensive coordinator & linebackers coach
TeamDakota Wesleyan
ConferenceGPAC
Biographical details
Bornc. 1973 (age 50–51)
Alma materDoane College (1995)
Northern State University (2001)
Playing career
Football
1991–1994Doane
Baseball
1991–1994Doane
Track and field
1991–1994Doane
Position(s)Linebacker (football)
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
Football
1995Doane (SA)
1996–1999Cozad HS (NE)
2000Northern State (assistant)
2001–2002Augustana (IL) (DL)
2003–2006MICDS (MO) (assistant)
2007–2017Doane (DC/ILB)
2018–2023Doane
2024–presentDakota Wesleyan (DC/LB)
Head coaching record
Overall23–36 (college)

Head coaching record

College
Year Team Overall ConferenceStanding Bowl/playoffs
Doane Tigers (Great Plains Athletic Conference) (2018–2023)
2018 Doane 6–45–4T–4th
2019 Doane 4–74–5T–5th
2020–21 Doane 2–52–57th
2021 Doane 5–55–56th
2022 Doane 4–64–6T–6th
2023 Doane 2–92–8T–9th
Doane: 23–3622–33
Total:23–36

References
  1. "Chris Bessler". Dakota Wesleyan University. Retrieved February 15, 2024.
  2. "Doane football Head Coach Chris Bessler resigns". panhandle.newschannelnebraska.com. Retrieved February 15, 2024.
  3. Powell, Ron (April 17, 2020). "Bessler says Doane football team making the best out of today's unique situation". JournalStar.com. Retrieved February 15, 2024. (subscription required)
  4. "Bessler Announces Two Coaches to Football Staff". August 1, 2018.
  5. Ward, Andrew (August 21, 2018). "Doane ready to start Chris Bessler era on Saturday". KLKN-TV. Retrieved February 15, 2024.
  6. "Chris Bessler". Doane University. Retrieved February 15, 2024.
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