DES MOINES, Iowa – Joe Woodley, one of the most accomplished coaches in the history of NAIA football, was named head football coach at Drake University, Athletics Director Brian Hardin announced on Monday, December 23.
A native of Clive, Iowa, Woodley comes to Drake after spending the last 17 years across town at Grand View University. He began his tenure at Grand View as an assistant for over a decade, coordinating both offense and defense at different stages, and has spent the last six seasons as the Vikings' head coach, replacing his father, Mike.
"I am humbled and honored to be the head football coach at Drake University," Woodley said.