Kevin Donley

William Kevin Donley (born July 4, 1951) His 2016 and 2017 Saint Francis Cougars football teams won back-to-back NAIA championships, and his 1991 Georgetown Tigers team won the NAIA Division II Football National Championship. In addition to the 2016 and 2017 championships, Donley led Saint Francis to three consecutive NAIA title game appearances from 2004 to 2006. Donley has been named ACFA National Coach of the Year four times, after each of his three national championship seasons, and once more after the 2004 season. when his team also appeared in the championship game. For his coaching achievements, Donley has been inducted into several local, state and national halls of fame.

Early life and playing career Donley is a native of Springfield, Ohio where he graduated from Shawnee High School in 1969.

Anderson (IN) After graduating from Anderson University in 1973 In 1980, Donley earned a master's degree in education from Ball State University.

Georgetown (KY) Donley joined the Georgetown College staff as head coach in 1982. The high point of his tenure there came in 1991 when the Tigers went 13–1 and won the NAIA Division II Football National Championship. In the 14 games that season, the Tigers scored 744 points, among the most of all college football teams at all levels of play. For his team's achievements, Donley earned his first NAIA National Coach of the Year award.

California (PA) Donley served as the head coach at California University of Pennsylvania from 1993 to 1996. In four seasons, Donley's teams compiled an uncharacteristic record of 11–33.

Saint Francis (IN) In 1997, Donley became the first head football coach at the University of Saint Francis. After a year of preparation, the Cougars began play in the 1998 season.

Family Donley has two children with Mary Mulford Donley, whom he married at Devington Baptist Church, Indianapolis when he was a senior in college at Anderson University (m. January 7, 1972):. His son, Patrick, served as Co-Offensive Coordinator and his step-son, Joey Didier, served as Co-Defensive Coordinator for Donley's USF football team.

Awards and honors 4-time NAIA National Coach of the Year (2017, 2016, 2004, 1991) NAIA District 32 Coach of the Year (1991) 10-time MSFA MEL Conference Coach of the Year (2015, 2013, 2012, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2000, 1999) 2-time Hoosier-Buckeye Conference Coach of the Year (1981, 1980) Inductee, University of Saint Francis Athletics Hall of Fame (Class of 2008) Inductee, Indiana Football Hall of Fame (2005) Inductee, Georgetown College Athletics Hall of Fame (Class of 2004) Red coat recipient, Mad Anthonys (2007)

NAIA career wins leader, milestone wins Donley has more wins than any other NAIA head coach. Donley has attained this record while coaching three different NAIA football programs.

On November 26, 2016, Donley attained a milestone win in his career. With his team's victory in the quarterfinal round of the NAIA playoffs, Donley recorded his 300th victory as a head coach. Donley became only the 13th coach in college football history, at all levels of play, to have reached this plateau.

On November 25, 2017, Donley attained another milestone win. With his team's victory in the quarterfinal round of the NAIA playoffs, Donley recorded his 200th victory as the head coach of the Saint Francis Cougars. This victory came in Donley's 20th season as their coach.

With 326 wins at the end of the 2018 football season, Donley began the 2019 season in 7th place all-time on the college football wins list.

On November 2, 2019, Donley attained milestone victory #332. With his team's conference victory on the road against Lawrence Tech, Donley moved into a 6th place tie for all-time college football wins. The following week, the Cougars defeated Taylor University to give Donley sole possession of the 6th spot.

On October 30, 2021, Donley attained milestone victory #338. This ties Ken Sparks for 5th place all-time on the College football wins list.

On September 10, 2022, Donley took sole possession of 5th place on the all-time wins list passing Ken Sparks with victory #339.

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