SPEARFISH, S.D. – Black Hills State University head football coach, John Reiners, has announced the hiring of Mitch Dahlen as the new offensive coordinator, as well as a handful of other staff changes.

Dahlen comes to BHSU from Boise State University, where he was the assistant wide receivers and quarterbacks coach. Prior to his stint with the Broncos, Dahlen was the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach for two years at the College of Idaho after spending one season as the quarterbacks coach and pass game coordinator for the NAIA program.

Dahlen started his collegiate career at the University of Utah. He concluded his playing time at Southern Utah University, where he also graduated Magna Cum Laude with a degree in business management.

In addition to the hiring of Dahlen to the Yellow Jacket staff, Coach Reiners has announced other staff changes. Coach Shawn Schnabel has been promoted to run game coordinator and offensive line coach.

Meanwhile, Greg Parker has come aboard as an assistant coach in charge of linebackers. He comes to Spearfish after acting as an assistant at San Jacinto College. Two graduate assistants are also new to the program. Paul Herbes, who played at Augustana University, will coach the running backs; while Malik Forrester, who played at Fresno State, and most recently coached at West Hills College, will coach the defensive line.

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