- Program
- Navy
- Level
- FBS
- In Role Since
- 2023
- Conference
- American
- Education
- Baylor University, 1998 (education)
Profile
Brian Newberry is the head football coach at the United States Naval Academy since 2023, following four seasons as Navy's defensive coordinator. He has led Navy to historic success including back-to-back 10-win seasons, the best 30-game start by a Navy coach in decades, and four consecutive bowl victories. Newberry's teams have secured Commander-In-Chief’s Trophies and achieved national rankings, while he has developed standout defensive players including the first Navy first-team All-American in 40 years.
Coaching Approach
Newberry emphasizes building elite defensive units with a 'Get 6' culture focusing on turnovers, stops, and defensive scores. His defensive schemes prioritize rush defense, third-down stops, and red zone efficiency, fostering disciplined, dominant play. He combines strategic coaching and player development to maximize performance, leading to record-setting defense and multiple postseason successes for Navy.
Career Highlights
- Led Navy to 11-win season and 23rd AP poll ranking (2025)
- As defensive coordinator, Navy ranked 3rd nationally against the run and improved multiple defensive stats (2022)
- Coached Landon Robinson, first Navy first-team All-American defensive player in 50 years (2025)
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