Matt Vitzthum
| Current position | |
|---|---|
| Title | Head coach |
| Team | South Dakota |
| Conference | MVFC |
| Record | 0–0 |
| Biographical details | |
| Alma mater | Wartburg College (2009) |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 2009–2011 | St. Cloud (GA/RB/TE) |
| 2012 | Wittenberg (QB) |
| 2013 | Grand Valley State (RB) |
| 2014–2019 | Grand Valley State (QB) |
| 2020–2023 | Grand Valley State (OC/QB) |
| 2024 | South Dakota (WR) |
| 2025 | South Dakota (co-OC/QB) |
| 2026–present | South Dakota |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 0–0 |
Matt Vitzthum is an American football coach who is currently the head coach for the South Dakota Coyotes.
Coaching career
Vitzthum got his first coaching job at St. Cloud State in 2009 as a running backs and tight ends coach. In 2012, he left to become the quarterbacks coach for Wittenberg. After just one season, Vitzthum was hired to be the quarterbacks coach at Grand Valley State.[1][2] Before the start of the 2020 season, he was promoted by Grand Valley State to be the team's offensive coordinator.[3] In 2024, he was hired by South Dakota to coach the team's wide receivers. Ahead of the 2025 season Vitzthum was promoted to also serve as the team's co-offensive coordinator.[4] On February 7, 2026, he was promoted to serve as the next head coach for South Dakota.[5]
References
- ^ Wallner, Peter. "Grand Valley hires from within for newest offensive coordinator". MLive.com. Retrieved 9 February 2026.
- ^ Becker, Dana. "Former Iowa High School Football Standout Lands FCS Head Coaching Job". High School On SI. Retrieved 9 February 2026.
- ^ Wallner, Peter. "New Grand Valley OC Matt Vitzthum believes he's part of solution, not second choice for job". MLive.com. Retrieved 9 February 2026.
- ^ Cifonelli, Paul (6 February 2026). "USD football coach Johansen steps down, Vitzthum tabbed as replacement". Argus Leader. Retrieved 9 February 2026.
- ^ Houchin, Trey. "USD football promotes Matt Vitzthum to head coach following Johansen's exit". Mitchell Daily Republic. Retrieved 8 February 2026.