Craig Kuligowski named Panthers Wrocław's new defensive coordinator

11 months ago | 13.12.2023, 14:30
Craig Kuligowski named Panthers Wrocław's new defensive coordinator

Joining the coaching staff of Panthers Wrocław is Craig Kuligowski, a coach with extensive football experience garnered from prestigious American universities. In the 2024 season, the American with Polish roots will be coordinating the defense of the team led by Dave Christensen.

Craig Kuligowski
will assume the role within the Wrocław team, which for the past two seasons was held by Dave Likins. The new defensive coordinator for Wrocław boasts over 30 years of football experience. Throughout his coaching career, Kuligowski has worked at universities in Toledo, Alabama, Miami, and Missouri, training numerous players who later made it to the NFL.

For 32 years of his career, he accumulated a total of 13 championship rings across SEC, ACC, Big 12, and MAC, even being recognized as the best defensive line coach in the NCAA. He has coached numerous players awarded All-American titles and contributed significantly to the development of his teams' defenses.

Importantly, the new Wrocław defensive coordinator has a strong rapport with head coach Dave Christensen, with whom he has worked for years in the United States.

It's an exciting time to join an outstanding organization that will compete for the ELF championship year after year. My message for fans is look forward to seeing an exciting, tough and hard working defense. We meet at the QB – announced Kuligowski.

Coach Kuligowski brings a very successful coaching background to the Panthers. He has coached at the absolute highest level of college football. Kool has coached a number of first round draft pick defensive lineman in his career. Coach Kool and I coached together for 17 years for Gary Pinkel at Toledo and Missouri. I am truly excited to have him lead our defense – commented Dave Christensen.

Kuligowski becomes the fourth member of the coaching staff for Panthers Wrocław in the 2024 season. Alongside head coach Dave Christensen, confirmed names include Gabe Landa – the offensive coordinator for Wrocław, and Sam Gooding, who will assume the role of offensive line coach within the team.
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