John McMenamin

John McMenamin
Current position
TitleHead coach
TeamNorthwest Missouri State
ConferenceMIAA
Record9–3
Biographical details
Bornc. 1980 (age 45–46)
Omaha, Nebraska, U.S.
Alma materNorthwest Missouri State University (2002)
Playing career
1998–2002Northwest Missouri State
PositionQuarterback
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
2004–2005Omaha Central HS (NE) (OC)
2006Nebraska–Omaha (WR)
2007–2008Nebraska–Omaha (QB)
2009–2010Midland (OC)
2011–2014Wayne State (NE) (OC/QB)
2015–2019Central Missouri (OC)
2020–2021Wayne State (NE)
2022Tulane (PGC/WR)
2025–presentNorthwest Missouri State
Head coaching record
Overall16–7
Accomplishments and honors
Championships
MIAA (2025)

John McMenamin (born c. 1980) is an American college football coach. He is the head football coach for Northwest Missouri State University, a position he has held since 2025.[1][2][3][4][5] He was the head football coach for Wayne State College from 2020 to 2021.[6][7][8] He also coached for Omaha Central High School, Nebraska–Omaha, Midland, Central Missouri, and Tulane.[9][10] He played college football for Northwest Missouri State as a quarterback.

Head coaching record

Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs AFCA# D2°
Wayne State Wildcats (Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference) (2020–2021)
2020–21 No team—COVID-19
2021 Wayne State 7–4 7–4 T–3rd (South)
Wayne State: 7–4 7–4
Northwest Missouri State Bearcats (Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association) (2025–present)
2025 Northwest Missouri State 9–3 8–1 T–1st L NCAA Division II First Round 17 8
Northwest Missouri State: 9–3 8–1
Total: 16–7

References

  1. ^ Dykstra, Jon (December 5, 2024). "McMenamin tabbed as next leader of Bearcat football program". Maryville Forum. Retrieved December 5, 2024.
  2. ^ "Northwest turns to McMenamin to guide Bearcat football program". Northwest Missouri State University. December 5, 2024. Retrieved December 5, 2024.
  3. ^ Silvers, Calvin (December 5, 2024). "John McMenamin returns home as Northwest Missouri State football head coach". News-Press Now. Retrieved December 5, 2024.
  4. ^ Pike, Matt (December 5, 2024). "John McMenamin named newest football coach at Northwest Missouri State University". St. Joseph Post. Retrieved December 5, 2024.
  5. ^ Samuels, Doug (December 5, 2024). "Former Tulane coordinator takes over one of top jobs in D-II". FootballScoop. Retrieved December 5, 2024.
  6. ^ "John McMenamin formally introduced as head football coach at Wayne State College". Wayne State College. December 10, 2019. Retrieved December 5, 2024.
  7. ^ "John McMenamin resigns as head football coach at Wayne State College". Wayne State College. February 3, 2022. Retrieved December 5, 2024.
  8. ^ Schinzel, Gene (February 3, 2022). "McMenamin leaves Wayne State for position at Tulane". Omaha World-Herald. Retrieved December 5, 2024.
  9. ^ Smith, Guerry (July 25, 2024). "Tulane's fabulous 2022 football season did have one drawback. See how the Wave dealt with it". NOLA.com. Retrieved December 5, 2024.
  10. ^ "McMenamin Named Tulane Football Wide Receiver's Coach". Tulane University. February 15, 2022. Retrieved December 5, 2024.