Middlebury College

Ryan Paquette was named the defensive coordinator in 2023. He also serves as the defensive backs coach. He held the title of recruiting coordinator from 2014 to 2022. Paquette is also the director of strength and conditioning for all varsity sports at Middlebury. 

FOOTBALL AT MIDDLEBURY

• 2023 NESCAC Co-Champions
• 2019 NESCAC Championship
• Helped guide the program to the first 9-0 season in NESCAC history (2019)
• 4x All-Americans (2023, 2024)
• 2x Coached NESCAC Defensive Player of the Year (2019, 2023)
• 2x Coached NESCAC Rookie of the Year (2019, 2021)
• 13x All-NESCAC defensive back recipients

• Provides sport-specific strength plans and instruction for varsity teams
• Implemented the use of Volt Athletics to enhance the strength and conditioning experience for student-athletes 

• 2023 NESCAC Coaching Staff of the Year

• Defensive coordinator - Middlebury College (2023-present)
• Director of strength and conditioning - Middlebury College (2014-present)
• Assistant football coach (defensive backs) and recruiting coordinator - Middlebury College (2014-2023)
• Defensive coordinator and strength and conditioning coach - Maine Maritime Academy (2012-2014)
• Assistant football coach - Salve Regina University (2008-2012)
• Assistant football coach - The Pingree School (2007)

• Bachelor’s Degree - Sport Management - Endicott College - 2007
• Certified by the International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA) as a Specialist in Strength and Conditioning
• Certified member of the United States of America Weightlifting (USAW) Level 1 Coach
• National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) member

• Three-year letter winner for the Endicott football team
• 2x Academic All-Conference selection

The full history for the Middlebury football program can be found here.