Tom Rethman is an American college football coach. He is the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach for Buena Vista University, positions he has held since 2024.[1] He served as the head football coach at Briar Cliff University from 2008 to 2016, compiling a record of 21–78. He was the second head coach in the history of the Briar Cliff Chargers football program, succeeding Dick Strittmatter. A native of El Dorado, Kansas, Rethman graduated from Knox College in Galesburg, Illinois in 1992.[2][3]

Tom Rethman
Current position
TitleOffensive coordinator & quarterbacks coach
TeamBuena Vista
ConferenceARC
Playing career
1988–1991Knox (IL)
Position(s)Defensive back
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1992Knox (IL) (WR/TE)
c. 1993Southern Illinois (GA)
c. 1995Illinois State (assistant)
1996–1999Knox (IL) (OC)
1999–2000Carroll (WI) (OC)
2001–2007Wisconsin–Oshkosh (OC)
2008–2016Briar Cliff
2022–2023Buena Vista (RB)
2024–presentBuena Vista (OC/QB)
Head coaching record
Overall21–78

Head coaching record

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Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs
Briar Cliff Chargers (Great Plains Athletic Conference) (2008–2016)
2008 Briar Cliff 2–9 2–8 T–9th
2009 Briar Cliff 4–7 4–6 T–7th
2010 Briar Cliff 2–9 1–9 10th
2011 Briar Cliff 2–9 1–8 9th
2012 Briar Cliff 1–10 1–8 9th
2013 Briar Cliff 4–7 3–6 T–7th
2014 Briar Cliff 2–9 2–7 8th
2015 Briar Cliff 3–8 2–7 8th
2016 Briar Cliff 1–10 0–8 9th
Briar Cliff: 21–78 16–67
Total: 21–78

References

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  1. ^ "Tom Rethman - Offensive Coordinator - Football Coaches". Buena Vista University. Retrieved June 17, 2024.
  2. ^ Giese, Jerry (January 25, 2008). "Oshkosh aides takes reins as BC grid coach". Sioux City Journal. Sioux City, Iowa. p. B1. Retrieved July 21, 2023 – via Newspapers.com  .
  3. ^ Giese, Jerry (January 25, 2008). "Rethman (continued)". Sioux City Journal. Sioux City, Iowa. p. B2. Retrieved July 21, 2023 – via Newspapers.com  .
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