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Ted Egger
Head Coach
E-mail: tegger@hilbert.edu
Phone: 716-926-8835
Alma Mater: Lockhaven, 2000, Adams St, '02,
3rd year at Hilbert
TWITTER: @HilberthawksFB
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Ted Egger enters his third season leading the Hilbert College Football program in 2025, which will be the team's first campaign in the Liberty League.
Egger led the Hawks through a non-conference schedule in 2023 before battling in the Empire 8 in 2024.
In 2023, linebacker Taivaughn Roach led Division III with 12.5 tackles per game on 100 total tackles under the leadership of Egger. Roach followed that up by joining Mike Hanlon as the first two All-Conference honorees in program history in 2024. Hanlon, a freshman fullback, was named to the Empire 8 Second Team while Roach was placed on the Empire 8 Third Team.
As a team, the Hawks averaged 113 yards on the ground in 2024 with four different players finding the endzone on the ground.
Egger arrived in Hamburg in 2022 after serving the last three seasons as the Head Coach at Hocking College (Nelsonville, Ohio) where he implemented a daily regimen of strict team core values and a rigorous academia-driven study program for his players. As a direct result of his efforts, the Hawks rose to a 98% graduation rate with an average team GPA of 3.1 over two seasons. Four different players, in 2022, led the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) as Individual Statistical Leaders.
Prior to Hocking College, Egger spent four years at Pearl River Community College (Poplarville, Miss.). He spent the 2016 season as the Defensive and Special Team's Coordinator before being promoted to the Head Coach and Defensive Coordinator positions prior to the 2017 season. During his tenure, the Rivercats defeated two nationally ranked teams and secured the program's first win in seven years over longtime rival and 2019 the national champion, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College.
Before Pearl River, Egger joined the Concordia University (Saint Paul, Minn.) football coaching staff in the summer of 2015 as the Defensive Coordinator and Defensive Backs Coach. He brought a diverse NCAA Division II football resume to the Bears' sidelines after serving as the Defensive Coordinator at Adams State University, a Division II program in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference (RMAC).
In his first tour with Adams State from 2002-2004, he was the Special Teams and Video Coordinator and also worked with the secondary and outside linebackers. Then when he rejoined the Grizzlies staff in 2011 as the Defensive, Special Teams and Recruiting Coordinator, ASU's defense consistently ranked among the best in the RMAC and the Division II ranks. The 2013 team was fifth in Division II with 40 sacks, sixth with 99 tackles for loss, eighth in third-down defense and ninth in pass defense efficiency.
Between his two Adams State stops, Egger also worked at three other Division II programs: Lock Haven University from 2004-2005, Ferris State University from 2005-2008, and Northwood University from 2008-2011.
In his coaching career, Egger has signed and/or coached eight players who have had a try-out, signed a free agent NFL contract, or been selected in the NFL Draft.
His coaching career started at his alma mater, Lock Haven, as a student assistant coach working with the secondary in 2000 and 2001 before taking a position as an Assistant Coach and Recruiting Coordinator at Texas Lutheran University (2001-2002).
The Hornell, New York, native played three years as a defensive back for the Bald Eagles at Lock Haven University (1996-1999) where he earned his Bachelor of Science in Health and Physical Education in 2000. He went on to get a Master of Arts in Human Performance and Education in 2002 from Adams State. Ted and his wife Sarah have two sons, T.J. and Christian.
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Aron Aydelott
Offensive Coordinator
E-mail: aaydelott@hilbert.edu
Phone: 716-926-8777
Alma Mater:
2nd year at Hilbert
TWITTER: @coachaaydelott
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Head Coach Ted Egger introduced Aron Aydelott as his Offensive Coordinator for the Hilbert College Football team February 23, 2024.
Aydelott arrives in Hamburg after serving as an assistant offensive line and slotbacks coach Harding University (AR), the 2023 NCAA Division II National Championship team.
“Aron has been a part of a winning program and National Championship, so of course we are thrilled to have him lead our offense in 2024,” said Egger.
While at Harding, Aydelott was involved in many aspects of running the program in addition to on-field coaching. He was involved in the recruitment process, managed game film, organized scout teams, and assisted with other day-to-day operations within the program.
During his undergraduate years at Cumberland University (TN), Aydelott assisted with multiple areas, helping coach the Wide Receivers and Slotbacks from 2018 – 2021.
The Nashville, Tennessee native earned his bachelor’s degree in physical education and athletic coaching from Cumberland University in 2021 then continued his educational path at Harding University, earning a Master in Kinesiology and Sport Administration in 2023.
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John Noel
Defensive Line Coach
E-mail: jnoel@hilbert.edu
Phone: 716-926-8777
Alma Mater: Central Methodist College, '00
3rd year at Hilbert
TWITTER: @CoachNoel716
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John Noel recently served as the defensive coordinator at Erie Community College after two stops working with semi-professional football teams. He was announced as the Defensive Line coach for Ted Egger's staff on June 27, 2023.
Noel was the vice president of player personnel and defensive coordinator and defensive backs coach for the River City Raider (St. Charles, MO) Indoor Professional Football league (2015-16) after he served as an assistant coach for the Tennessee Valley Vipers in the Areana Football League (2006-07).
The Missouri native got his first taste of coaching at NAIA Cumberland University (TN), where he did a little bit of everything right out of the gate. He spent another ten years coaching, teaching, and serving as an athletic administrator at Missouri Military Academy, Layman Ward Military Academy (AL) and Westminster Christian Academy (AL) before jumping into the professional leagues
Noel earned a History degree with a minor in education from Central Methodist College in 2000. He will collect his graduate degree in coaching and athletic administration from Concordia University in the Fall 2023 semester.
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Henry Baxter
Offensive Line Coach
E-mail: hbaxter@hilbert.edu
Phone: 716-926-8802
Alma Mater: Bethel College '20
2nd year at Hilbert
TWITTER: CoachBaxterHC
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Henry Baxter was introduced as the new Offensive Line coach for the Hilbert College Football team May 21, 2024.
"We are excited to have Henry join our staff," said head coach Ted Egger. "He comes from successful football programs as a player and a coach and will bring new ideas to the team."
Baxter arrives in Hamburg with a year under his belt at Friends University (Wichita, KS). He assisted head coach Terry Harrison as an Offensive Line graduate assistant coach guiding the Falcons to 4,611 rushing yards, the third-most rushing yards in NAIA history. The 9-2 Friends Falcons averaged 46.3 points per game in 2023, fueled by 461.1 yards and 419.2 rushing yards per game.
"Henry will be a great teacher and mentor to our student-athletes on and off the field," continued Egger.
Baxter assisted with film review, recruiting and on-field coaching daily with Friends University and can draw on his experience as a four-year player at Bethel College (2015-2018).
"I'm extremely blessed and humbled for the opportunity to be a part of the improving culture and young football program at Hilbert College," shared Baxter. "I am excited and looking forward to working with great coaches and helping to develop successful players on the field and in the classroom."
The Dothan, Alabama native earned his bachelor's degree in history in 2020 from Bethel College and continued his education with a master's in strategic leadership while working at Friends University.
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Terry Szucs
Defensive Line Coach
E-mail:
Phone: 716-926-8802
Alma Mater: Lock Haven State University
2nd year at Hilbert
TWITTER:
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Terry Szucs joined coach Ted Egger's staff prior to the start of the 2024 season. This marks the second time Szucs and Egger will work together on the field.
Coach Szucs brings 49 years of experience to the Hawks after coaching both sides of the ball with stops at the Junior College, the Division II and Division I levels.
The New Jersey native spent time in the United States Marine Corps before enrolling at Lock Haven State University. Szucs played for the Division II Bald Eagles football team while earning his degree and then began his coaching career at his alma mater the following year.
Szucs previously coached Egger when they were together at Lockhaven in the late 1990's and had the opportunity to participate in seven Bowl Games during his tenure.
- Jayhawk Bowl (Dodge City Community College)
- Roaring Ranger Bowl (Dodge Dity Community College)
- RC Cola Bowl (Dodge City Community College)
- Quick Lane Bowl (University of MInnesota)
- Holiday Bowl (University of Minnesota)
- Quick Lane Bowl (New Mexico State University)
- New Mexico Bowl (New Mexico State University)
Coach Szucs and his wife Paula reside in Pennsylavnia and have two daughters, Leigh and Vanessa.
updated August '25
