Lance Anderson

Lance Anderson (born February 5, 1971) is an American college football coach and former player. He is the head football coach at Utah Tech University, a position he had held since the 2024 season.

Playing career Anderson played linebacker for Idaho State from 1993 through 1994. He walked on to the program after serving a church mission following high school.

Coaching career

Idaho State Following his graduation in 1996, Anderson joined the coaching staff at his alma mater. In his first season, 1997, he coached the Idaho State running backs, before serving as the tight ends coach and assistant offensive line coach.

Mobile Admirals In the summer of 1999, Anderson coached the running backs for the Mobile Admirals in the lone season of the Regional Football League. That season, the Admirals were 6–2 and won the league championship, the RFL Bowl I. The official title for the position is the Willie Shaw Director of Defense. Anderson continued coaching the outside linebackers.

Utah Tech In early December 2023, it was announced that Anderson would become a first time head coach for Utah Tech ahead of the 2024 season.

Personal life Lance and his wife, Sherri, reside in Menlo Park with their three children, Aubrey, Jaren and Braden. He was a three-sport athlete at Idaho's Minico High School, participating in football, baseball and track. He earned his degree from Idaho State University with a degree in biology.

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