Matt Mitchell Named New GVSU Head Football Coach

Allendale, MI
January 5, 2010

GVSU announced yesterday that Matt Mitchell has been named the seventh head coach in the tradition-rich history of the GVSU football program. Mitchell replaces Chuck Martin who left to become the defensive backs coach at the University of Notre Dame under former Grand Valley coach Brian Kelly. A six-year veteran of the GVSU coaching staff, Mitchell, 35, most recently concluded his second year as the defensive coordinator and linebacker/safety coach for the Lakers. Full Story

GVSU alumni and Laker football fans are invited to meet and greet Coach Mitchell during a special reception scheduled for noon on Friday, January 8 at the Peppinos Downtown Sports Lounge, 130 Ionia Avenue SW, Grand Rapids.  A lunch buffet will be available for $7.95.