2011 Football
Record: 9-2 Home: 6-0 Away: 3-2 MWL: 5-2
2011 Football Coaches
Todd Hafner - Head Coach - 8th Season
641-673-2160
hafnert@wmpenn.edu
Todd Hafner is in his eighth year as head football coach.
Hafner, who owns a 43-35 career record, guided William Penn to its fifth league crown in 2010, its first since 1976. The team finished 10-1, tying the school record for wins, and also broke NAIA single-season marks for total rushing yards and yards per attempt. Numerous other school marks were set in 2010.
The 2008 and 2010 Midwest League Coach of the Year, Hafner was also the recipient of the VSN NAIA Coach of the Year and the NFCA Region 2 Coach of the Year honors. As skipper, he has produced 98 all-conference players and 12 All-Americans.
Hafner was born and raised in Oskaloosa until the age of eight when his family moved to Frontenac, Kan. He was then quarterback of his high school team under the tutelage of his father, Greg Hafner, a 1973 graduate of William Penn who was teammates with Wilbur Young and Bruce Polen, both of whom went on to play for the Kansas City Chiefs.
Hafner graduated from Pittsburg State University in 1994 with a degree in mathematics (minor in coaching). He was also a quarterback on the football team before tearing ligaments, which forced him to become a student coach. He served in that capacity in 1991 when Pittsburg State won the NCAA Division II national championship and again in 1992 when the Gorillas were national runners-up. Hafner participated in, or was a part of, the playoffs in all five years he attended the University.
Hafner began his coaching career at Carl Junction HS in Carl Junction, Mo., where he was an assistant football coach for two years. From there he moved on to Southwest Baptist University where he was a graduate assistant for one campaign.
Hafner then returned to Carl Junction to take up the head coaching position. He held it for four years before securing an assistant coaching job at Emporia State University in Emporia, Kan. Hafner was the offensive coordinator for two years before adding assistant head coach to his duties.
While Hafner was at Emporia, the football team won the NCAA Division II bowl game and the Mineral Water Bowl. They also shared the MIAA conference championship with Pittsburg State, Missouri Western, Northwest Missouri State, and Central Missouri State.
Hafner lives in Oskaloosa with his wife Mandy and their four children: Tyler, twins Austin and Emma, and Ryan.
hafnert@wmpenn.edu
Todd Hafner is in his eighth year as head football coach.
Hafner, who owns a 43-35 career record, guided William Penn to its fifth league crown in 2010, its first since 1976. The team finished 10-1, tying the school record for wins, and also broke NAIA single-season marks for total rushing yards and yards per attempt. Numerous other school marks were set in 2010.
The 2008 and 2010 Midwest League Coach of the Year, Hafner was also the recipient of the VSN NAIA Coach of the Year and the NFCA Region 2 Coach of the Year honors. As skipper, he has produced 98 all-conference players and 12 All-Americans.
Hafner was born and raised in Oskaloosa until the age of eight when his family moved to Frontenac, Kan. He was then quarterback of his high school team under the tutelage of his father, Greg Hafner, a 1973 graduate of William Penn who was teammates with Wilbur Young and Bruce Polen, both of whom went on to play for the Kansas City Chiefs.
Hafner graduated from Pittsburg State University in 1994 with a degree in mathematics (minor in coaching). He was also a quarterback on the football team before tearing ligaments, which forced him to become a student coach. He served in that capacity in 1991 when Pittsburg State won the NCAA Division II national championship and again in 1992 when the Gorillas were national runners-up. Hafner participated in, or was a part of, the playoffs in all five years he attended the University.
Hafner began his coaching career at Carl Junction HS in Carl Junction, Mo., where he was an assistant football coach for two years. From there he moved on to Southwest Baptist University where he was a graduate assistant for one campaign.
Hafner then returned to Carl Junction to take up the head coaching position. He held it for four years before securing an assistant coaching job at Emporia State University in Emporia, Kan. Hafner was the offensive coordinator for two years before adding assistant head coach to his duties.
While Hafner was at Emporia, the football team won the NCAA Division II bowl game and the Mineral Water Bowl. They also shared the MIAA conference championship with Pittsburg State, Missouri Western, Northwest Missouri State, and Central Missouri State.
Hafner lives in Oskaloosa with his wife Mandy and their four children: Tyler, twins Austin and Emma, and Ryan.
Hafner's Coaching Career at William Penn
| Year | Overall | League | Accomplishments |
| 2004 | 3-8 | 2-5 | |
| 2005 | 6-5 | 4-3 | First winning season since 1976 |
| 2006 | 5-6 | 5-3 | |
| 2007 | 5-6 | 3-4 | |
| 2008 | 7-4 | 5-2 | |
| 2009 | 7-5 | 5-2 | |
| 2010 | 10-1 | 6-1 | Co-Midwest League Champs |
| Career | 43-35 | 30-20 |
Brad Griffin - Assistant Coach - 8th Season
641-673-2163
griffinb@wmpenn.edu
Brad Griffin is in his eighth year as assistant football coach, serving as defensive coordinator and linebackers coach.
He came to William Penn from Emporia State University where he was a running back on the football team from 1999-2000. Griffin graduated from Emporia in 2000 with a degree in physical education. He stayed on as a graduate assistant for two years before becoming a full-time assistant in 2003.
Before attending Emporia, Griffin attended Hutchinson Community College in Hutchinson, Kan., from 1996-1997, where he was also a running back. For one year before moving on to Emporia, Griffin was an assistant coach at Hutchinson.
Griffin is currently working on his Master's in physical education and lives in Oskaloosa with his wife Katie and daughter Brielle.
griffinb@wmpenn.edu
Brad Griffin is in his eighth year as assistant football coach, serving as defensive coordinator and linebackers coach.
He came to William Penn from Emporia State University where he was a running back on the football team from 1999-2000. Griffin graduated from Emporia in 2000 with a degree in physical education. He stayed on as a graduate assistant for two years before becoming a full-time assistant in 2003.
Before attending Emporia, Griffin attended Hutchinson Community College in Hutchinson, Kan., from 1996-1997, where he was also a running back. For one year before moving on to Emporia, Griffin was an assistant coach at Hutchinson.
Griffin is currently working on his Master's in physical education and lives in Oskaloosa with his wife Katie and daughter Brielle.
Aaron Hafner - Assistant Coach - 6th Season
641-673-2161
hafnera@wmpenn.edu
Aaron Hafner is in his sixth year as assistant football coach, serving as co-offensive coordinator and offensive line coach.
Hafner was one of three coaches who shared Midwest League Assistant Coach of the Year honors in 2008 and then claimed the honor by himself in 2010 after guiding the Statesmen to numerous offensive records, including NAIA marks for total rushing and yards per attempt.
He came to William Penn after a three-year head coaching stint at Republic HS in Republic, Mo. During his tenure, he led the program to a conference title in 2004 and back-to-back playoff appearances in 2004 and 2005.
Hafner gained his first head coaching position at Francis Howell Central HS (Mo.) in 2002. Prior to that, he was the defensive coordinator at Webb City HS (Mo.) from 1998-2001, helping the team to a state championship in 2000.
A 1997 graduate of Pittsburg State (Kan.) with a bachelor's degree in math and an emphasis in education, Hafner also had success on the field as a three-year starting quarterback for NCAA Division II Southwest Baptist in Bolivar, Mo. from 1993-1996.
Hafner resides in Oskaloosa with his wife Katy and their two daughters, Allie and Andie.
hafnera@wmpenn.edu
Aaron Hafner is in his sixth year as assistant football coach, serving as co-offensive coordinator and offensive line coach.
Hafner was one of three coaches who shared Midwest League Assistant Coach of the Year honors in 2008 and then claimed the honor by himself in 2010 after guiding the Statesmen to numerous offensive records, including NAIA marks for total rushing and yards per attempt.
He came to William Penn after a three-year head coaching stint at Republic HS in Republic, Mo. During his tenure, he led the program to a conference title in 2004 and back-to-back playoff appearances in 2004 and 2005.
Hafner gained his first head coaching position at Francis Howell Central HS (Mo.) in 2002. Prior to that, he was the defensive coordinator at Webb City HS (Mo.) from 1998-2001, helping the team to a state championship in 2000.
A 1997 graduate of Pittsburg State (Kan.) with a bachelor's degree in math and an emphasis in education, Hafner also had success on the field as a three-year starting quarterback for NCAA Division II Southwest Baptist in Bolivar, Mo. from 1993-1996.
Hafner resides in Oskaloosa with his wife Katy and their two daughters, Allie and Andie.
Steve Miller - Assistant Coach - 4th Season
641-673-2162
millersd@wmpenn.edu
Steve Miller is in his fourth year as assistant football coach, serving as defensive line coach.
Miller came to William Penn from Arkansas State, where he served as an administrative assistant coach during the fall of 2007. His responsibilities included being a defense quality control assistant, assisting the defensive coordinator with player development, and assisting with game-day activities and on-campus recruiting.
Miller has also spent time at the high school and community college levels over the past decade, with his longest stint lasting seven years at Olive Branch HS in Mississippi.
At Olive Branch, he was an assistant football coach and head track coach. During the 2004 and 2005 campaigns, he coordinated the top-ranked defenses in Class 5A.
Miller has worked on both sides of the ball as well as having spent time coordinating special teams.
Miller was surrounded with success as a junior college player, being a member of a state championship team at Mississippi Junior College as well as a national championship squad at Northwest Community College in 1992.
While at Arkansas State, Miller was working on his master's of education in administration, which he will continue while working on at Penn.
Miller graduated from Northwestern State (La.) with a degree in psychology in 1995.
Miller has one son, Kentrell.
millersd@wmpenn.edu
Steve Miller is in his fourth year as assistant football coach, serving as defensive line coach.
Miller came to William Penn from Arkansas State, where he served as an administrative assistant coach during the fall of 2007. His responsibilities included being a defense quality control assistant, assisting the defensive coordinator with player development, and assisting with game-day activities and on-campus recruiting.
Miller has also spent time at the high school and community college levels over the past decade, with his longest stint lasting seven years at Olive Branch HS in Mississippi.
At Olive Branch, he was an assistant football coach and head track coach. During the 2004 and 2005 campaigns, he coordinated the top-ranked defenses in Class 5A.
Miller has worked on both sides of the ball as well as having spent time coordinating special teams.
Miller was surrounded with success as a junior college player, being a member of a state championship team at Mississippi Junior College as well as a national championship squad at Northwest Community College in 1992.
While at Arkansas State, Miller was working on his master's of education in administration, which he will continue while working on at Penn.
Miller graduated from Northwestern State (La.) with a degree in psychology in 1995.
Miller has one son, Kentrell.
Michael Collins - Assistant Coach - 4th Season
641-673-2161
collinsmj@wmpenn.edu
Michael Collins is in his third year as assistant football coach, now serving as defensive backs coach.
Collins came to William Penn from league rival Iowa Wesleyan where he served as quarterbacks coach during the 2007 campaign.
A May 2007 graduate of Central Michigan University, earning a degree in business with a minor in coaching, he was a student assistant coach for the NCAA Division I-A program in 2006. He helped with the quarterbacks for a team that finished 10-4, won the Mid-American Conference championship, and beat Middle Tennessee State in the Motor City Bowl for the first-ever bowl victory in school history.
While attending Central Michigan, Collins also assisted at Montabella HS, helping the football team to its first-ever playoff appearance. He assisted on the varsity basketball and softball teams as well and was the head junior varsity coach for football and softball.
A native of Sheridan, Mich., Collins is a 2002 graduate of Central Montcalm HS. At Central Moncalm, he played quarterback for the football team while also participating in basketball and track.
Collins earned his Master's of Business Leadership degree from William Penn in the spring of 2010.
collinsmj@wmpenn.edu
Michael Collins is in his third year as assistant football coach, now serving as defensive backs coach.
Collins came to William Penn from league rival Iowa Wesleyan where he served as quarterbacks coach during the 2007 campaign.
A May 2007 graduate of Central Michigan University, earning a degree in business with a minor in coaching, he was a student assistant coach for the NCAA Division I-A program in 2006. He helped with the quarterbacks for a team that finished 10-4, won the Mid-American Conference championship, and beat Middle Tennessee State in the Motor City Bowl for the first-ever bowl victory in school history.
While attending Central Michigan, Collins also assisted at Montabella HS, helping the football team to its first-ever playoff appearance. He assisted on the varsity basketball and softball teams as well and was the head junior varsity coach for football and softball.
A native of Sheridan, Mich., Collins is a 2002 graduate of Central Montcalm HS. At Central Moncalm, he played quarterback for the football team while also participating in basketball and track.
Collins earned his Master's of Business Leadership degree from William Penn in the spring of 2010.
Stan Allspach - Assistant Coach - 12th Season
641-673-2161
allspachs@wmpenn.edu
Stan Allspach is in his 12th year with the William Penn football coaching staff, having served in several capacities including special teams coordinator, wide receivers, offensive line, running backs, and quarterbacks coach.
A William Penn Hall of Fame quarterback, he has coached football and baseball at the high school level for over 20 years in addition to 12 years as an athletics director. Allspach has also spent time as an officiator, working the whistle for numerous years in football and basketball.
He has garnered many accomplishments as a coach, including being nominated to the Iowa Football Coaches Association Hall of Fame in 1990. After a successful eight-year career as a minor league football player for the Des Moines Vikings and the Newton Nite-Hawks, Allspach was inducted into the Minor League Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1991.
He received his bachelor of arts in physical education from William Penn in 1970. His wife Sharon, daughter Angie, and son Aaron also graduated from William Penn.
allspachs@wmpenn.edu
Stan Allspach is in his 12th year with the William Penn football coaching staff, having served in several capacities including special teams coordinator, wide receivers, offensive line, running backs, and quarterbacks coach.
A William Penn Hall of Fame quarterback, he has coached football and baseball at the high school level for over 20 years in addition to 12 years as an athletics director. Allspach has also spent time as an officiator, working the whistle for numerous years in football and basketball.
He has garnered many accomplishments as a coach, including being nominated to the Iowa Football Coaches Association Hall of Fame in 1990. After a successful eight-year career as a minor league football player for the Des Moines Vikings and the Newton Nite-Hawks, Allspach was inducted into the Minor League Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1991.
He received his bachelor of arts in physical education from William Penn in 1970. His wife Sharon, daughter Angie, and son Aaron also graduated from William Penn.
Jake Jenkins - Assistant Coach - 3rd Season
Caleb Barnes - Grad Assistant - 2nd Season
641-673-2161
barnesc@wmpenn.edu
Caleb Barnes is in his first year as graduate assistant football coach, working with the tight ends.
Barnes came to William Penn from Illinois College where he coached the defensive backs for two years. Prior to that, he served as JV defensive coordinator and assistant varsity coach for Central Montcalm HS in Michigan.
A Michigan native, Barnes earned his bachelor's degree in communication from Alma College in 2007. While at Alma, he garnered four years of collegiate playing experience as a defensive back. Barnes also played one year at Grand Valley State where he was a member of the NCAA Division II National Championship team as a wide receiver.
Barnes, who is currently working on his master's in business leadership degree at William Penn, resides in Oskaloosa.
barnesc@wmpenn.edu
Caleb Barnes is in his first year as graduate assistant football coach, working with the tight ends.
Barnes came to William Penn from Illinois College where he coached the defensive backs for two years. Prior to that, he served as JV defensive coordinator and assistant varsity coach for Central Montcalm HS in Michigan.
A Michigan native, Barnes earned his bachelor's degree in communication from Alma College in 2007. While at Alma, he garnered four years of collegiate playing experience as a defensive back. Barnes also played one year at Grand Valley State where he was a member of the NCAA Division II National Championship team as a wide receiver.
Barnes, who is currently working on his master's in business leadership degree at William Penn, resides in Oskaloosa.
Payton Haynes - Grad Assistant - 1st Season
641-673-1288
haynesp@wmpenn.edu
Payton Haynes is in his first season as a graduate assistant coach, working with the slot backs.
A 2010 graduate of Missouri State University with a degree in K-12 physical education/health education, Haynes played collegiate football at Missouri Southern University and William Penn.
He has coached at the prep level over the past few years, including stints at Reeds Spring HS and Willard HS.
Haynes, who is currently working on his master's of business leadership degree at William Penn, played his high school football at Nixa HS. He was a three-sport athlete in high school, also competing in basketball and track.
haynesp@wmpenn.edu
Payton Haynes is in his first season as a graduate assistant coach, working with the slot backs.
A 2010 graduate of Missouri State University with a degree in K-12 physical education/health education, Haynes played collegiate football at Missouri Southern University and William Penn.
He has coached at the prep level over the past few years, including stints at Reeds Spring HS and Willard HS.
Haynes, who is currently working on his master's of business leadership degree at William Penn, played his high school football at Nixa HS. He was a three-sport athlete in high school, also competing in basketball and track.
Matt Johnston - Grad Assistant - 1st Season
641-673-1288
johnstonme@wmpenn.edu
Matt Johnston is in his first season as a graduate assistant coach, working with the linebackers and serving as the JV defensive coordinator.
Johnston comes to William Penn from Warren Fitzgerald HS in Warren, Mich. As the offensive coordinator, he helped the 2010 squad to an 8-4 record, a district runner-up finish, and a state playoff berth. The offense averaged over 330 yards per game, including 203.2 on the ground.
Prior to coaching at Warren Fitzgerald, Johnston was the runningback/fullback coach at Adrian College (Mich.) from 2008-2009. Over those two seasons, he coached several all-league players and in 2008, Adrian led the league with 238.5 rushing yards per game. He was also the JV offensive coordinator at Adrian.
A graduate of Adrian with a bachelor's degree in english, Johnston was a three-year letterwinner and after his final season of play, he completed an internship with the school's strength and conditioning staff. He was the team's assistant defensive line coach as well. Johnston was busy off the field as well at Adrian as Student Government Association President and as a resident assistant for three years.
Johnston, who is currently working on his master's of business leadership degree at William Penn, is native of St. Clair Shores, Mich., and played his high school football at Lutheran East HS
johnstonme@wmpenn.edu
Matt Johnston is in his first season as a graduate assistant coach, working with the linebackers and serving as the JV defensive coordinator.
Johnston comes to William Penn from Warren Fitzgerald HS in Warren, Mich. As the offensive coordinator, he helped the 2010 squad to an 8-4 record, a district runner-up finish, and a state playoff berth. The offense averaged over 330 yards per game, including 203.2 on the ground.
Prior to coaching at Warren Fitzgerald, Johnston was the runningback/fullback coach at Adrian College (Mich.) from 2008-2009. Over those two seasons, he coached several all-league players and in 2008, Adrian led the league with 238.5 rushing yards per game. He was also the JV offensive coordinator at Adrian.
A graduate of Adrian with a bachelor's degree in english, Johnston was a three-year letterwinner and after his final season of play, he completed an internship with the school's strength and conditioning staff. He was the team's assistant defensive line coach as well. Johnston was busy off the field as well at Adrian as Student Government Association President and as a resident assistant for three years.
Johnston, who is currently working on his master's of business leadership degree at William Penn, is native of St. Clair Shores, Mich., and played his high school football at Lutheran East HS
Chris Stutzriem - Grad Assistant - 1st Season
641-673-1288
stutzriemc@wmpenn.edu
Chris Stutzriem is in his first season as a graduate assistant coach, working with the wide receivers.
A strong collegiate quarterback, Stutzriem played two years at NCAA Division I programs University of Wyoming and Indiana State University and finished his career at Morningside College.
He started 20 games in his career and threw for near 3,500 yards and 36 touchdowns. At Wyoming, he was once named Mountain West Offensive Player of the Week, and at Morningside, he collected three Great Plains Athletic Conference Offensive Player of the Week laurels. He was a freshman honorable-mention all-Mountain West performer.
Stutzriem, who is currently working on his master's of business leadership degree at William Penn, is a native of Lawton, Okla., and played his high school football at Eisenhower HS. He was an All-State selection as a senior and was ranked the #1 quarterback in the state.
stutzriemc@wmpenn.edu
Chris Stutzriem is in his first season as a graduate assistant coach, working with the wide receivers.
A strong collegiate quarterback, Stutzriem played two years at NCAA Division I programs University of Wyoming and Indiana State University and finished his career at Morningside College.
He started 20 games in his career and threw for near 3,500 yards and 36 touchdowns. At Wyoming, he was once named Mountain West Offensive Player of the Week, and at Morningside, he collected three Great Plains Athletic Conference Offensive Player of the Week laurels. He was a freshman honorable-mention all-Mountain West performer.
Stutzriem, who is currently working on his master's of business leadership degree at William Penn, is a native of Lawton, Okla., and played his high school football at Eisenhower HS. He was an All-State selection as a senior and was ranked the #1 quarterback in the state.
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