Gonzaga Prep is pleased to welcome Nate Graham as the next Bullpup varsity football head coach. He will become just the sixth head coach in the history of the school’s vaunted gridiron program.“Nate brings a deep understanding of Jesuit education, a wealth of knowledge, and an openness to growth that will continue the trajectory of our program,” said Paul Manfred. “We are excited to support him as he takes on this leadership role both on and off the field.”
Graham has been a varsity assistant offense and quarterbacks coach for Gonzaga Prep since 2008. Before that, he served as assistant coach at Hamilton High School in MT, and defensive coordinator at Royal High School in Royal City, WA. Graham teaches chemistry and strength training, and has also coached track, basketball, and golf at various stops in his career, including current assistant golf coach at Prep.
“I am grateful and humbled by the opportunity to continue the great tradition of Gonzaga Prep Football,” Graham said.
Coach Graham replaces current dean and longtime head coach Dave McKenna `88, who stepped down after 16 years at the helm and amassed a career record of 136-37.
“We are grateful to Coach McKenna for his leadership and the lives he touched during the past 16 years, and are very excited to see much of what Bullpup football has become continue for our students in the coming years,” Manfred said.
Bullpup head football coaches
Dave McKenna 2008-2023 (136-37)
Dave Carson 1998-2007 (70-36)
Don Anderson 1973-1996 (195-53-3)
Bill Frazier 1939-1972 (203-79-13)
John Puggy Hunton 1929-1938 (67-15)