HISTORY
THE COYOTE BROTHERHOOD
The Coyote Brotherhood has spent the last 8 years promoting fellowship, fun, camaraderie and the continuation of the family of Coyote Football Alumni…”The Brotherhood.“
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Doing numerous “Acts of Kindness” for coyote football alumni around the country…Our Prayer Team has become one of our biggest assets along with our Advisory Team all to support Coyote Football Alumni.
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In addition, we have raised hundreds of thousands of dollars in support of the USD Coyote Football Program.
VISION
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To provide opportunities to continue to share the bond formed through our football experience at USD.
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To support the University of South Dakota football program.
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To coordinate our activities with the University Athletic Department.
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To leverage resources of the University and Brotherhood to achieve mutually agreed upon goals and objectives.
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To raise funds for various mutually agreed upon needs within the football program.
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To support recruiting activities by networking throughout the country.
STATEMENT
MISSION
STATEMENT
The Coyote Brotherhood's Mission is to create a network of support to help former Coyote Football Players advance in their careers and help when life's challenges come along.
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Promoting fellowship, fun, camaraderie and the continuation of the family of Coyote Football Alumni. Creating a social network focused on supporting the “Bond” between former football players of all years. Leveraging our resources to support The University of South Dakota Football Program in conjunction with The University to achieve mutually agreed upon goals and objectives.
Membership
Requirements
Must be a Former USD Football Player or Coach
Annual Brotherhood Reunion
First Home Game of the Season
Support & Promote Fund Raising Efforts
Support the events and activities of the Coyote Brotherhood.
Participate in mutually agreed upon activities is imperative! Collectively as a Team we're unstoppable!
​Help develop an open line of communication with the Football Coaches and Athletic Department so we can support the needs of the Football Program.
HOW DO WE GROW THE MEMBERSHIP?
Leverage Our Resources
FOUNDER
TEAM
Barney Ruehl
Dave Hultgren
John House
John Russell
John Vogelbacher
Kirk Hogen
Russ Dokken
Mike Mahan
​Mike Teslow
CAPTAIN
TEAM
David Dolan
Todd Pharis
David Bush
Jeff Armentrout
Tyler Evans
Scott Jones
Broc Halseth
Cory Kuehl
Doug Vander Esch
Drew Iddings
Nick Jensen
Jim Glogowski
Bill Townsend
Will Powell
Tyler Starr
PRAYER
TEAM
Dean Payne
Joe Morgan
Mark Berry
Amos Allen
ADVISORY
TEAM
Pat Cooper
Hugh Venrick
David Bush
​John House
What does a Captain Do?
Assist in delivering our goals and objectives to members in the field. Keeping them updated on what events we have planned. Making it easy for them to support our programs. We’re always looking for new Captains who can help drive our Mission…