10/28/2026 12:00:00 PM | Football
COLLEGE PARK, MD – Maryland Athletics has partnered with leading executive search firm TurnkeyZRG to assist with their national pursuit for the next head coach of the Maryland football program.
Jim Smith, the Barry P. Gossett Director of Athletics, in close collaboration with Athletics and University leadership and TurnkeyZRG will conduct a comprehensive search for the program's next leader.
TurnkeyZRG's Intercollegiate Athletics division, led by Managing Partner Chad Chatlos, brings more than 25 years of specialized executive recruitment expertise. The firm has successfully placed elite head coaches and athletic executives across the Power Four landscape and professional sports leagues, positioning TurnkeyZRG to immediately activate a massive network of collegiate and NFL talent.
"Maryland has everything it takes to build a football program that competes at the highest level: a strong university, a passionate fan base and a location in the heart of one of the nation's richest regions for talent," said Smith. "Chad and the TurnkeyZRG team bring the experience and perspective to help us identify the right leader for this program. We will conduct a thorough search focused on finding a coach who can support our student-athletes and build sustained success for Maryland football."
The search will immediately begin with a deep, highly competitive pool of candidates from both the college football and professional ranks. In alignment with applicable university guidelines and policies, the search will maintain strict confidentiality in furtherance of the integrity of the evaluation and selection process.
About TurnkeyZRG
TurnkeyZRG is a preeminent talent partner in the sports, entertainment, and media industries. With over 30 years of experience and 1,500 successfully completed placements, TurnkeyZRG specializes in managing complex, high-profile searches for intercollegiate athletic departments, university search committees, professional sports franchises, music and live entertainment organizations worldwide.
Jim Smith, the Barry P. Gossett Director of Athletics, in close collaboration with Athletics and University leadership and TurnkeyZRG will conduct a comprehensive search for the program's next leader.
TurnkeyZRG's Intercollegiate Athletics division, led by Managing Partner Chad Chatlos, brings more than 25 years of specialized executive recruitment expertise. The firm has successfully placed elite head coaches and athletic executives across the Power Four landscape and professional sports leagues, positioning TurnkeyZRG to immediately activate a massive network of collegiate and NFL talent.
"Maryland has everything it takes to build a football program that competes at the highest level: a strong university, a passionate fan base and a location in the heart of one of the nation's richest regions for talent," said Smith. "Chad and the TurnkeyZRG team bring the experience and perspective to help us identify the right leader for this program. We will conduct a thorough search focused on finding a coach who can support our student-athletes and build sustained success for Maryland football."
The search will immediately begin with a deep, highly competitive pool of candidates from both the college football and professional ranks. In alignment with applicable university guidelines and policies, the search will maintain strict confidentiality in furtherance of the integrity of the evaluation and selection process.
About TurnkeyZRG
TurnkeyZRG is a preeminent talent partner in the sports, entertainment, and media industries. With over 30 years of experience and 1,500 successfully completed placements, TurnkeyZRG specializes in managing complex, high-profile searches for intercollegiate athletic departments, university search committees, professional sports franchises, music and live entertainment organizations worldwide.
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