Tom Deahn is in his second year on the Maryland football staff and his first as director of football operations. He served as assistant recruiting coordinator during the 1999 season. His administrative responsibilities include daily management of the football program, including operations, team travel and schedule coordination.

Deahn came to Maryland following a five-year stint at St. Norbert College in DePere, Wis., where he spent time as assistant head coach, recruiting coordinator, offensive coordinator and quarterbacks/wide receivers coach. He also served as travel coordinator and equipment manager for a 19-sport program. While at St. Norbert, he coached two offensive linemen to All-America honors and 15 players to all-conference honors.

During each of the team's last three seasons, Deahn's offenses at St. Norbert set school records for single-season all-purpose yards while ranking among national statistical leaders.

Prior to his arrival at St. Norbert, he spent three years at Catholic University in Washington, D.C., where his responsibilities included serving as recruiting coordinator and strength coordinator during his stay. Catholic's defenses ranked second in the country in 1993. Two of his players received All-America recognition.

Deahn played collegiately at Heidelberg College in Ohio, where he was a member of two nationally ranked teams.

Deahn and his wife, Dawn, have a daughter, Amanda.

Tom Deahn Position: Director of Football Operations