Darryl Long
Born and raised in Columbus, Ohio, Coach Darryl Long is a multi-sport athlete turned experienced performance coach and mentor. He attended Westerville South High School, where he was a standout three-sport athlete, earning varsity letters in football, basketball, and track. In his later high school years, he focused on football and track, receiving All-District and All-Regional honors as a tight end and in the shot put.
Coach Darryl began his collegiate football career at the University of Kentucky, redshirting his first season before contributing as an H-back and on multiple special teams units. He later transferred to the University of Akron, where he was named team captain his senior year. He earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Sports Management and went on to complete a Master’s Degree in Exercise Science.
After college, Coach Darryl began his professional journey as a Fitness Director and mentor at the nonprofit Directions for Youth and Families. He later served as a gym manager at a Hilton Hotel and worked as Assistant Sport Performance Director at Redline Athletics before joining the D1 team.
Coach Darryl holds a DOTFIT certification and a USA Football coaching certification. He brings a strong background in athletic performance, leadership, and youth mentorship to every athlete he trains.