DEFENSIVE COACHING STAFF

Brandon Kreczmer  |  Associate Head Coach / Linebackers Coach

Coach Kreczmer is a familiar name to Western Illinois. He has been linebacker coach at WIU since 2022 and served as interim head coach before Joe Davis was named as head coach.
 

"Coach Kreczmer bleeds purple and gold.  His dedication to the university, investment in student athletes and success as a state champion High school coach make him a great fit for our staff,” Coach Davis said.

Prior to coming to Western Illinois, Kreczmer served as head coach at Sterling Newman, guiding the Comets to a 23-6 record and a 2019 Class 2A state championship.

He began coaching at Sterling Newman in 2013, serving as defensive coordinator and linebacker coach. He was also the head girls track and field coach.

He began his coaching career as a linebacker coach at Illinois College.

During his playing days, Kreczmer starred at linebacker for the Leathernecks.