Feb. 11, 1997
Vanderlinden Names Locksley Running Backs Coach
COLLEGE PARK, Md.- University of Maryland football
coach Ron Vanderlinden tonight named Michael A. Locksley as the
Terps' running backs coach. Locksley becomes the eighth member
of Vanderlinden's new staff.
Locksley joins the Maryland staff after spending the last
year and a half at Army. Last year he led the Cadets to victory
over rival Navy and an appearance in the Independence Bowl. He
coached Army's wide receivers and tight ends. Tight end Ron
Leshinski earned All-East honors in 1996 under Locksley's
watchful eye.
Prior to his time at West Point, Locksley spent a season at
the University of the Pacific as its outside linebackers coach.
He was also responsible for the kickoff, punt and FG block
special teams.
Locksley also served as the defensive coordinator and
defensive line coach at the U.S. Naval Academy Prep School in
Newport, RI from Aug. 1993 to Feb. 1995. He simultaneously
served as Navy Prep's head track and field coach.
Locksley began his coaching career as a student assistant
overseeing the special teams and defensive backs at his alma
mater, Towson State, from January 1992 to June 1993. Locksley,
27, was a three-year starter for the Tigers' defensive backfield
while playing from 1988 to 1991 and earned TSU's Defensive
Player of the Year as a senior. He was also a member of the
Tigers' basketball team for the 1991-1992 season.
