Joshua Schumacher

Joshua Schumacher
Current position
TitleHead coach
TeamConcordia–St. Paul
ConferenceNSIC
Record1–0
Biographical details
Bornc. 1985 (age 40–41)
EducationConcordia University Chicago (2007)
Concordia University Irvine (2012)
Playing career
2003–2006Concordia (IL)
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
2007Concordia (IL) (assistant)
2008–2012Faith Lutheran HS (NV) (assistant)
2013–2016Concordia (MI) (DC)
2017–2024Concordia (MI)
2025Saginaw Valley State (assoc. HC/ST/LB)
2026–presentConcordia–St. Paul
Head coaching record
Overall60–25
Tournaments3–5 (NAIA playoffs)
Accomplishments and honors
Championships
2 MSFA Mideast League (2020–2021)
Awards
2× AFCA Region II Coach of the Year (2020–2021)
2× MSFA Mideast League Coach of the Year (2017, 2020)

Joshua Schumacher (born c. 1984) is an American college football coach. He is the head coach for Concordia University, St. Paul, a position he has held since 2026.[1] He was the head football coach for Concordia University Ann Arbor from 2017 to 2024.[2][3][4] He also coached for Concordia in River Forest, Illinois, and Faith Lutheran High School.[5] He played college football for Concordia University Chicago. He was selected as a member of the 2019 AFCA 35 Under 35 Coaches Leadership Institute.[6] Schumacher led the Concordia Cardinals in their final season as it was announced on June 19, 2024, that the 2024–25 season would be the last year of athletics at Concordia University Ann Arbor.[7]

Head coaching record

Year Team Overall ConferenceStanding Bowl/playoffs NAIA Coaches'#
Concordia Cardinals (Mid-States Football Association) (2017–2024)
2017 Concordia (MI) 9–25–12nd (MEL)L NAIA First Round15
2018 Concordia (MI) 10–35–12nd (MEL)L NAIA Quarterfinal6
2019 Concordia (MI) 8–34–2T–2nd (MEL)L NAIA First Round12
2020–21 Concordia (MI) 6–14–01st (MEL)L NAIA Quarterfinal6
2021 Concordia (MI) 9–26–1T–1st (MEL)L NAIA Quarterfinal8
2022 Concordia (MI) 5–54–3T–3rd (MEL)
2023 Concordia (MI) 7–34–34th (MEL)
2024 Concordia (MI) 5–63–23rd (MEL)
Concordia (MI): 59–2535–13
Concordia Golden Bears (Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference) (2026–present)
2026 Concordia–St. Paul 1–00–0(South)
Concordia–St. Paul: 1–00–0
Total:60–25
      National championship         Conference title         Conference division title or championship game berth

References

  1. ↑ Deer, Josh (January 5, 2026). "Joshua Schumacher tabbed as next head coach of Concordia Football". Concordia University, St. Paul. Retrieved January 6, 2026.
  2. ↑ "Joshua Schumacher". Concordia University Ann Arbor Athletics. Retrieved November 29, 2023.
  3. ↑ "Concordia's Pries steps down as head coach, promotes Joshua Schumacher". MLive.com. November 16, 2016. Retrieved November 29, 2023.
  4. ↑ Dittmore, Steve (June 19, 2024). "A small university with a heavy investment in intercollegiate athletics shutters its sports programs". Glory Days. Retrieved November 19, 2024.
  5. ↑ Thoms, Rachel (November 16, 2016). "Pries Steps Down as Head Coach, Promotes Joshua Schumacher". Concordia University Ann Arbor News. Retrieved November 29, 2023.
  6. ↑ "AFCA Announces 2019 35 Under 35 Participants". American Football Coaches Association. December 3, 2018. Retrieved December 1, 2024.
  7. ↑ Cunningham, Darren (June 14, 2024). "Concordia University Ann Arbor discontinuing athletics after 2024-25 academic year". WXYZ. Retrieved January 6, 2026.
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