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Brent Barnes

Head CoachatGrinnell

Coaching since 2019

Brent Barnes is the Head Coach at Grinnell, coaching since 2019. Staff history at 1 school, the head coaches he worked under and the players he coached.

Grinnell Staff, 2026

6

• Brent BarnesHead Football Coach (Linebackers)
• Malcolm J. GibsonAssistant Football Coach (Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks)
• Gene BlalockAssistant Football Coach (Defensive Coordinator/Defensive Line)
• Sean GrandeAssistant Football Coach (Special Teams Coordinator/Offensive Skills)
• Eddie AriasAssistant Football Coach (Defensive Backs)
• Owen TuckeyAssistant Football Coach (Offensive Line)

Staff History by Season

3 stints

1. 2026
   GrinnellHead Football Coach (Linebackers)Position groups: LB
2. 2025
   GrinnellHead Football Coach (Quarterbacks)Position groups: QB
3. 2019-2024
   GrinnellHead Football Coach

Coaching Tenure Timeline

1 stops

2019-present8 seasons

GrinnellCurrent

Head Coach