The “interim” tag didn’t last long for Chuck Hepola.
Less than three weeks after being named the interim head football coach at Evangel University, following the firing of Brenton Illum, the 47-year-old Hepola was named the permanent coach by the school on Tuesday.
“I appreciate the opportunity to serve as the next head coach at Evangel University,” Hepola said. “I love everything that the university stands for and I am truly honored that the administration thought enough of me to lead the program.”
Hepola has 24 years of coaching experience on his resume, including serving as special teams coordinator, recruiting coordinator and quarterbacks coach for the Crusaders last season.