Chad Eisele Accepts Position at Minnesota State University Moorhead
Coach ranks third in Forester history in wins after just five seasons

Chad Eisele posted a 31-20 record in five seasons.

LAKE FOREST, IL – Lake Forest College Head Football Coach Chad Eisele announced Wednesday (January 26) that he will be leaving the school and has accepted the same position at Minnesota State University Moorhead.

Eisele led Lake Forest to an 8-2 overall record in 2004 and a 7-2 mark and third-place finish in the Midwest Conference. The Foresters were 31-20 (.607) overall in his five seasons and 28-16 (.636) in league play under his direction. In addition, the 2002 squad captured the program’s first conference championship since 1983.

Eisele ranks third in Lake Forest College football history in coaching victories and the Foresters have set or tied 39 school records in his tenure as head coach, including the 2002 team’s nine victories. He was named MWC Coach of the Year following that season and his players have earned the last three MWC Defensive Player of the Year distinctions. Seven different players have achieved All-American status under his direction and Lake Forest has garnered 60 All-MWC selections since 2000.

“While I am excited for Chad and this new opportunity,” began Lake Forest Athletic Director Jackie Slaats, “I think I can speak for the entire athletic department and campus community in saying that we are sad to see him leave. The Eiseles (Chad, wife Kathleen, and children Micayla, Jacob, and Jackson) were valued members of our family and we wish them all the best.”

Minnesota State University Moorhead is an NCAA Division II institution with more than 7,500 students. The Dragons compete with seven other schools in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference. Eisele replaces Ralph Micelli, who coached MSUM for 12 seasons.