Marietta College Athletics

Greg Harbaugh begins his second season as assistant football coach at Marietta College in 2014. Harbaugh serves as the Pioneers’ passing game coordinator and coaches the quarterbacks. In addition, Harbaugh is Marietta’s recruiting coordinator.

Harbaugh came to Marietta after serving as an assistant coach at Methodist University in Fayetteville, N.C. for two seasons. He was responsible for the Monarchs’ cornerbacks as well as assisting with special teams and strength and conditioning.

Harbaugh assisted in the development and production of game plans, assisted in the production of weekly scouting reports and oversaw the academic progress of his position group.

In 2011, Methodist’s defense ranked ninth in the nation with 30 forced turnovers. Harbaugh’s secondary led the USA South Conference in interceptions with 15. In 2012 he saw the Monarchs finish with their best record in nearly a decade.

Harbaugh was one of 30 individuals selected for the prestigious NCAA Future Football Coaches Academy in January 2012. The goal of the academy is to assist with career advancement, networking and exposure opportunities, and to raise awareness regarding the substantial pool of talented and qualified coaching candidates

Prior to Methodist, Harbaugh coached at North Carolina Wesleyan College in Rocky Mount, N.C. for two seasons. He coached running backs, wide receivers and tight ends for the Battling Bishops as well as being the assistant strength and conditioning coach.

Harbaugh has extensive recruiting experience in North Carolina, Virginia and Florida.

Harbaugh played his college career at Averett University in Danville, Va. He was a two-year letter winner as a quarterback, wide receiver and defensive back. Injuries cut short both his freshman and junior seasons. As a sophomore, Harbaugh helped the Cougars to the school’s first conference championship.

Following the conclusion of his playing career at Averett, Harbaugh completed a coaching internship with the Averett football coaching staff in the spring of 2009. He coached the running backs, assisted with the strength and conditioning program and supported the school’s recruiting efforts.

Harbaugh received a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Sport Management with a minor in coaching from Averett University in 2009.