Andrew Rondeau (born February 14th, 1969) is an American college football coach. He is the head football coach for Pace University, a position he has held since 2014.[1][2][3] He also coached for Syracuse, Northeastern, Pittsburgh, North Dakota State,[4] Tennessee–Martin, Buffalo, Maine,[5] Old Dominion,[6][7] and Holy Cross.[8]

Andy Rondeau
Current position
TitleHead coach
TeamPace
ConferenceNE-10
Record29–66
Biographical details
Born (1969-02-14) February 14, 1969 (age 55)
Holliston, Massachusetts, U.S.
Alma materSyracuse University (1991)
University of Pittsburgh (1996)
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1990Syracuse (SA)
1991–1993Northeastern (DB)
1994–1996Pittsburgh (GA)
1997–2002North Dakota State (DB)
2003Tennessee–Martin (DC/LB)
2004–2005Buffalo (assistant DC/S)
2006Maine (ST/DB)
2007–2011Old Dominion (DC/LB)
2012–2013Holy Cross (DC/DB)
2014–presentPace
Head coaching record
Overall29–66

In 2014, Rondeau was accused of verbally and physically abusing his players.[9][10] In 2015, he was cleared of all allegations of abuse and recruiting players through false academic promises.[11][12]

Head coaching record

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Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs
Pace Setters (Northeast-10 Conference) (2014–present)
2014 Pace 1–10 0–9 10th
2015 Pace 1–10 0–9 10th
2016 Pace 0–11 0–9 10th
2017 Pace 3–7 2–7 T–8th
2018 Pace 7–3 6–3 T–3rd
2019 Pace 6–4 5–3 T–3rd
2020–21 No team—COVID-19
2021 Pace 2–8 2–6 T–7th
2022 Pace 6–4 4–3 4th
2023 Pace 3–7 2–5 7th
2024 Pace 0–2 0–0
Pace: 29–66 21–54
Total: 29–66

References

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  1. ^ "Andy Rondeau - Head Coach - Staff Directory". Pace University Athletics. Retrieved August 15, 2023.
  2. ^ "Andy Rondeau and the Art of the Turnaround at Pace University". Pleasantville-Briarcliff Manor, NY Patch. October 4, 2019. Retrieved August 15, 2023.
  3. ^ "Pace University Names Andrew Rondeau Head Football Coach". January 10, 2014. {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  4. ^ "Andy Rondeau - Defensive Backs Coach - Football Coaches". NDSU. Retrieved August 15, 2023.
  5. ^ Toland, Jennifer (April 15, 2012). "Andy Rondeau 'home' to lead Crusaders' defense". The Worcester Telegram & Gazette. Retrieved August 15, 2023.
  6. ^ "Andy Rondeau - Defensive Run Game Coordinator/Linebackers - Staff Directory". Old Dominion University. Retrieved August 15, 2023.
  7. ^ "Andy Rondeau named head coach at Pace University". The Virginian-Pilot. January 17, 2014. Retrieved August 15, 2023.
  8. ^ "Holy Cross Names Andy Rondeau Defensive Coordinator". Holy Cross Athletics. March 18, 2012. Retrieved August 15, 2023.
  9. ^ Jamieson, Amber (November 23, 2014). "Pace football coach accused of vicious abuse of players". Retrieved August 15, 2023.
  10. ^ "Pace University football coach accused of vicious abuse of players". New York Post. March 24, 2015. Retrieved August 15, 2023.
  11. ^ Haggerty, Nancy (January 27, 2015). "Pace: Coach not guilty of abuse, false academic promise". The Journal News. Retrieved August 15, 2023.
  12. ^ Alvarez Pagan, Natalia (January 27, 2015). "Rondeau returns after two month investigation". The Pace Chronicle. Retrieved August 15, 2023.
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