Jeff Filkovski
Head Coach

Jeff Filkovski, the 2007 Ohio Athletic Conference co-Assistant Coach of the Year, has been named the 28th head football coach at Marietta College.

He replaces Curt Wiese, who left after two years to become the offensive coordinator at the University of Minnesota-Duluth.

Filkovski, who has coached at both the collegiate and professional level, was the offensive coordinator at Heidelberg College last year. The Student Princes finished the year at 4-6 overall and 3-6 in the OAC, which marked their best season since 1999. Heidelberg's offense ranked in the top five in the league in nine different offensive categories highlighted by its scoring offense (25.1), pass efficiency (138.7) and its red zone offense (32-of-41 scores), which all ranked third.

Overall, Heidelberg racked up 3,449 yards of total offense, with 1,342 yards coming on the ground. Heidelberg’s rushing game provided 15 touchdowns, which eclipsed its total rushing touchdowns over the last five years combined. Through the air, Heidelberg had 2,107 yards and 14 touchdowns.

"We are excited to have Jeff as our new head football coach. He brings us vast experience as a coach and deep knowledge of Division III and the OAC," said Larry Hiser, Marietta's Director of Athletics. "He's a humble, yet great man whose time has come to be a head coach. We look forward to welcoming Jeff to our community."

Prior to joining Heidelberg last season, Filkovski, 40, was the offensive coordinator for the Cologne Centurions of NFL Europe. The Centurions had the second-ranked offense in the league and finished 6-4.

He began his coaching career as a quarterback coach/recruiting coordinator at the College of Holy Cross from 1992-95. Filkovski also spent one season as the quarterback coach at Thomas More College and four years in the same role at the University of Cincinnati. During his time at Cincinnati, the Bearcat squad earned the 2002 Conference USA title. He started at Cincinnati as a graduate assistant in 1996 and was elevated to tight ends coach and recruiting coordinator in 1998.

Filkovski had an outstanding career as a quarterback at Allegheny (Pa.) College, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. In 1990, while being named the Football Gazette Division III Offensive Player of the Year and the Associated Press Little All American Quarterback, Filkovski led the Gators to a 13-0-1 record and the NCAA Division III National Championship. The Pittsburgh native was also a prep standout in football and baseball at Penn-Trafford.

Filkovski bega his duties at Marietta on March 19. He said his top two priorities are learning the recruits and assembling a coaching staff. Filkovski said he would evaluate the current coaching staff, as well as the status of the entire program, when he arrives on campus.

Denny Dorrell
Defensive Coordinator

Denny Dorrel takes over the the Pioneers' defensive coordinator after holding the same position at Thomas More (Ky.) College during the 2005 and 2006 seasons.

A native of Brookville, Indiana, Dorrel spent five seasons with the Saints, serving as the defensive line coach for three seasons before moving up the defensive coordinator role. While the defensive coordinator at Thomas More, he coached 15 All-Presidents’ Athletic Conference (PAC) players and four All-American standouts. In 2006, Dorrel led the top-ranked defense in PAC, which also finished 25th in the nation. Dorrel also served as the men’s head tennis coach from 2005-06.

Dorrel is a 2001 graduate of Hanover College with a Bachelor of Arts in communications. He was a four-year member of the Panther football team, putting on the pads from 1997-2000. As a senior, the captain earned All-Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference (HCAC) honors. Dorrel helped Hanover win three HCAC Championships and make three NCAA Division III Football Championship appearances while totaling a four-year record of 37-7.

“I want to thank coach Filkovski for giving me an opportunity here at Marietta,” Dorrel said. “I look forward to getting on the field this spring and working with the players as we begin to implement the new defensive scheme.”

Dorrel and his wife Sarah live in Marietta.

Jeremy Overfelt
Defensive Backs
Strength & Conditioning Coordinator

Jeremy Overfelt, a 2002 graduate of Emory & Henry College, begins his first season as a full time assistant with the Pioneers. He coach the defensive backs and handle the strength and conditioning for the program.

Overfelt was a four-year starter—three years at linebacker and one as a defensive back—for the Wasps. He remained at Emory & Henry, where he earned a degree in biology, for two seasons to coach the secondary before moving on to Morehead State University. During his two years at Morehead State, he coached the secondary and earned his master's degree in sport administration. He spent the last year working for Velocity Sports Performance in Alexandria, Virginia, as a sports performance specialist for collegiate and professional athletes.

"It is easy to tell that this program (Marietta Football) has a winning attitude," said Overfelt. "I am very excited about the idea of coming to office each day and working with a staff/team that wants to be know as a "winning" program, in every aspect."

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Doug Blakowski
Running Backs

Doug Blakowski begins his first season as a graduate assistant for the Pioneers in 2007. Blakowski, who will coach the running backs, is a 2007 graduate of Hobart College in Geneva, N.Y. A two-year starter at running back for the Statesmen, Blakowski earned All-Liberty League and All-American honors as a junior and senior. He finished his career with 2,610 yards and 32 touchdowns.

In the summer of 2007, Blakowski played for Team USA in the World Cup of American Football in Japan, where he helped the Americans win the gold medal.

"I am excited to coach in one of the toughest conferences of Division III football while being able to work with a very talented stable of running backs," said Blakowski.

Adam Eichhorn
Defensive Line

Adam Eichhorn, a 2006 graduate of Cornell (Iowa) College, begins his first year as a graduate assistant with Marietta.

Eichhorn, who will coach the defensive line, was a four-year letterwinner as a linebacker with the Rams, where was named the Rookie of the Year in 2003 and Defensive MVP in 2003 and 2004. The three-year captain earned All-IIAC honors in 2005 and was named a Don Hansen's Pre-season All-American in 2006.

"Marietta is a great place for me to begin my coaching career," said Eichhorn. "I'm excited to be able to work with and learn from a great staff and use my experiences to keep the program moving forward."

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Tony Testa
Offensive Line

Tony Testa, a 2006 graduate of West Virginia Wesleyan, begins his first season as a graduate assistant for the Pioneers in 2007.

Testa earned four varsity letters with the Bobcats, who won two league titles during his career. He was named an All-WVIAC second team honoree and the team's senior player of the year in 2006.

"I am very thankful to be given the opportunity to begin my coaching career at Marietta," said Testa. "We have a great staff and I look forward to a great season."