Football | 03/04/2019

MOSCOW, Idaho – University of Idaho alum Jamie Schultz has been hired as the inside linebackers coach, Idaho football head coach Paul Petrino announced Monday. Schultz worked with the Vandals in various capacities as an undergraduate and graduate assistant from 2013 through 2017, before spending the 2018 season as a defensive graduate assistant at Central Florida.
 
"Jamie is a Vandal through and through," Petrino said. "He brings a great energy out on the field, loves to study football and knows this system. He is a great fit for this position because of his love for this school and his passion to be a great coach."
 
In two seasons as a defensive graduate assistant for the Vandals Schultz assisted with coaching the linebackers, including Idaho's 2016 Famous Idaho Potato Bowl championship.
 
"I'm excited to be back with the Idaho family," Schultz said. "It's all about the family here and I'm really excited to be back with the coaches and players that I love."
 
Last season Schultz worked at UCF as a graduate assistant, working primarily with the defensive backs. He helped the Knights to a 12-win season and a berth in the 2019 Playstation Fiesta Bowl.
 
"Working with Coach (Randy) Shannon was an excellent opportunity to further my knowledge," Schultz said. "What I learned there will translate nicely with the linebacker group we have here."
 
Schultz, a graduate of Bishop Kelly High School in Boise, earned his bachelor's degree in physical education from the U of I in 2015, before receiving a master's degree in adult organizational leadership in 2017 from the U of I. He is a certified and licensed physical education teacher.
 
Idaho begins spring practices March 25, and will host its annual Silver and Gold Spring Game April 19, at the Kibbie Dome.