December 12th, 2024 11:00am
Courtesy of Delta State sports information:
CLEVELAND, Miss. – Head Coach Todd Cooley has agreed to a four-year contract extension with Delta State University football.
"Since my first day on the job, I've maintained it's an honor to be the head coach here," said Cooley. "I thank God every day for this opportunity. I appreciate our administration and the confidence they have in our staff. We have a really good culture here. We're proud of the success we've had in recent years, but we also want to be even better."
The Statesmen have boasted a 75-46 record with Coach Cooley at the helm of the football program with four NCAA Division II Playoff berths (2014, 2017, 2022, 2023) and three Gulf South Conference Championships (2014, 2022, 2023) in 11 seasons. Cooley is also a four-time GSC Coach of the Year (2013, 2014, 2022, 2023).
Delta State football has seen success on the field but also in the classroom. Fall Commencement will mark 220 football student-athletes graduating from Delta State.
"Our football program has achieved success in the classroom, in the community, and on the field in recent years under Coach Cooley's leadership," said Director of Athletics Mike Kinnison. "Continuity and retention of coaching staffs is a top priority for continued success, and we look forward with excitement to the program's future accomplishments under Todd's direction."