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A.J. Parnell

Head CoachatAzusa Pacific

Coaching since 2017

A.J. Parnell is the Head Coach at Azusa Pacific, coaching since 2017. Staff history at 3 schools, the head coaches he worked under and the players he coached.

Azusa Pacific Staff, 2026

11

• A.J. ParnellHead Coach
• Mark SpeckmanOffensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks
• Thomas WebbDefensive Coordinator/Defensive Backs
• Bo BeattyAssistant Head Coach/Linebackers
• Isaiah HarrisDefensive Backs Coach
• Jericho SilvernailDefensive Line Coach
• Mark PasquarellaOffensive Line Coach
• Duane RussellOffensive Line/Football Operations
• Craig RobbinsRunning Backs Coach/Recruiting Coordinator
• Dakota RidgewayWide Receivers Coach
• Nate NascaStrength & Conditioning Coach

Staff History by Season

7 stints

1. 2026
   Azusa PacificHead Coach
2. 2024
   Winona StateAsst. Football Coach | Quarterbacks/Running BacksPosition groups: QB, RB
3. 2023
   Bethel (MN)Offensive Coordinator
4. 2022
   Bethel (MN)Offensive Coordinator - QuarterbacksPosition groups: QB
5. 2021
   Bethel (MN)Offensive Coordinator/QuarterbacksPosition groups: QB
6. 2019-2020
   Bethel (MN)Assistant Coach - Defensive Line & Special TeamsPosition groups: DL, ST
7. 2017-2018
   Bethel (MN)Assistant Coach - Defensive LinePosition groups: DL

Coaching Tenure Timeline

2 stops

2026-present1 season

Azusa PacificCurrent

Head Coach

2021-20233 seasons

Bethel (MN)

Offensive Coordinator

Head Coaches He Worked Under

2

• Brian BergstromWinona State, 2024
• Steve JohnsonBethel (MN), 2017-2023