Power was named the CWU Head Football Coach on December 30, 2025.
Power brings years of success as a defensive coordinator at multiple levels of college football, most recently at the University of Wisconsin - Madison, where he served as the Badgers’ nickels coach.
Prior to his time in Madison Power served one season as the associate head coach, defensive coordinator, and safeties coach at Western Michigan in Kalamazoo, Michigan. In 2024, his defense forced 21 turnovers, the third-most in the Mid-American Conference. Defensive back Tate Hallock intercepted four passes—third-most in the league—and earned second-team all-conference honors.
Power also oversaw the development of corner Bilhal Kone, who was selected in the sixth round of the 2025 NFL Draft by the Baltimore Ravens. Under Power’s leadership, the Broncos earned an invitation to the Salute to Veterans Bowl in Montgomery, Alabama, marking just the 12th bowl appearance in program history.
Power was down south serving as the defensive coordinator at Louisiana Tech for two seasons, where he guided one of Conference USA’s most productive defensive units. In his first season in Ruston, the Bulldogs ranked among the top 25 nationally in defensive touchdowns, fumbles recovered, and turnovers gained.
In 2023, Power’s defense finished 19th nationally and second in Conference USA in passing defense. That season, he mentored a secondary that produced the Conference USA Freshman of the Year and a Jim Thorpe Award semifinalist. During his time at Louisiana Tech, Power coached one All-American and seven all-conference selections.
On the recruiting trail, Power played a key role in assembling the Bulldogs’ 2023 signing class, which ranked first in Conference USA and fifth among all Group of Five programs. The class ranked 70th nationally in the Rivals team recruiting rankings, the highest-rated class in program history. He also helped Louisiana Tech sign the top-ranked C-USA recruiting class again in 2024, which ranked fifth nationally among Group of Five programs.
Before his time in the Fooball Bowl Subdivision (FBS) Power spent three seasons as defensive coordinator at Stephen F. Austin in Nacogdoches, Texas, where his defenses consistently ranked among the best in the Football Championship Subdivision (FCS). In 2021, SFA led the Western Athletic Conference in scoring defense, total defense, takeaways, sacks, and opponent third-down conversion percentage, helping the Lumberjacks reach the NCAA FCS Playoffs.
That season, SFA posted an 8–4 record, including close losses to FBS Texas Tech and top-ranked Sam Houston State, before falling in overtime in the opening round of the playoffs. The previous year, SFA ranked second in the Southland Conference in scoring defense and total defense, while leading the league in pass defense efficiency, interceptions, and takeaways.
During his tenure, Power coached the 2020 Southland Conference Defensive Player of the Year, Newcomer of the Year, and Freshman of the Year. He developed 14 all-conference players, including nine first-team selections, and helped produce eight future NFL players, including Kansas City Chiefs fifth-round pick B.J. Thompson. Power also helped sign back-to-back top-five FCS recruiting classes, including the No. 3 class in 2019 and the No. 5 class in 2020, each featuring the top overall signee in the FCS.
In his lone season at Texas A&M–Commerce (now East Texas A&M) in 2018, Power oversaw a dominant Lions defense that ranked among the nation’s best and advanced to the Division II Super Region Four semifinals. His unit averaged 9.3 tackles for loss per game—sixth nationally—and led the Lone Star Conference, while ranking eighth nationally in pass defense efficiency.
The Lions ranked seventh nationally in third-down defense, allowed just 20.2 points per game, and led the conference in sacks. Power mentored current Miami Dolphins defensive back Kader Kohou and coached three D2CCA All-Super Region Four selections. His defense produced nine all-conference players, including three first-team selections, while also emphasizing academic achievement.
Powers first stint in Ellensburg came from 2016-17 as defensive coordinator at Central Washington, transforming the Wildcats into one of the most dominant defenses in Division II. In 2017, CWU ranked 19th nationally in scoring defense and led the nation in rushing defense and sacks, while ranking top 10 nationally in total defense, third-down defense, tackles for loss, and red zone defense.
That season, Central Washington led the GNAC in every major defensive category, produced the D2CCA Super Region Four Defensive Player of the Year, six All-Americans, and nine all-region selections. The Wildcats went undefeated in the regular season and earned the top seed in Super Region Four.
In 2016, Power’s first season in Ellensburg, CWU ranked among the national leaders in total defense, rush defense, red zone defense, and sacks, while leading all NCAA programs—across every division—in tackles for loss per game.
Before arriving at Central Washington, Power served as defensive coordinator at Marian University in Indianapolis, helping lead the Knights to back-to-back NAIA national championship game appearances and the 2015 NAIA National Championship. During the 2015 postseason, Marian allowed just 38 points in four playoff games and ranked among the nation’s top defenses across all major categories.
Following the championship run, Power was named the 2015 NAIA Coordinator of the Year by FootballScoop.com and Mid-States Football Association Assistant Coach of the Year. Over three seasons, he guided Marian to consistent national rankings, set multiple school defensive records, coached 19 all-conference players, and developed two AFCA All-Americans.
Power began his collegiate coaching career at Wartburg College, where he coached defensive line and linebackers over four seasons. During his tenure, Wartburg compiled a 30–11 record, won an Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conference championship, and made a Division III playoff appearance.
Power coached multiple all-conference and All-American performers, while helping Wartburg lead the conference in numerous defensive categories. The Knights set program records for fewest rushing yards allowed and consistently ranked among the nation’s best defensive units during his time on staff.
Power began his coaching career as defensive coordinator at Benton Central High School after earning his bachelor’s degree from Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis.
A native of Fowler, Indiana, he played collegiately at Wisconsin–Platteville and Hanover College before pursuing a professional playing career in Europe and the Arena Football League.
Power and his wife Megan have two sons - Troy & Thad - and two daughters - Tatum & Teryn.
