Don Treadwell facts for kids
| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | June 10, 1960 |
| Playing career | |
| 1978–1981 | Miami (OH) |
| Position(s) | Wide receiver |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1986–1990 | Youngstown State (assistant) |
| 1991 | Youngstown State (OC) |
| 1992–1993 | Miami (OH) (RB/WR) |
| 1994 | Cincinnati (WR) |
| 1995–1996 | Stanford (RB) |
| 1997–1998 | Boston College (PGC) |
| 1999 | NC State (RB) |
| 2000–2002 | Michigan State (WR) |
| 2003 | Ball State (OC/WR) |
| 2004–2006 | Cincinnati (OC) |
| 2007–2010 | Michigan State (OC) |
| 2010 | Michigan State (acting HC) |
| 2011–2013 | Miami (OH) |
| 2014 | Kent State (RB) |
| 2015–2017 | Kent State (OC/QB) |
| 2018–2019 | Michigan State (DB/ST) |
| 2020–2022 | Arkansas–Pine Bluff (OC/WR) |
| 2022 | Arkansas–Pine Bluff (interim HC) |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 9–24 |
Don Treadwell (born June 10, 1960) is an American college football coach and former player. He has worked with many college teams. Most recently, he was the temporary head coach at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff. Before that, he was the offensive coordinator and wide receivers coach there. Treadwell was also the main football coach at Miami University from 2011 to 2013. He was the offensive coordinator at Michigan State University from 2007 to 2010. He even stepped in as acting head coach for a short time in 2010.
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Early Life and Playing Football
Don Treadwell was born on June 10, 1960. He grew up in Oberlin, Ohio, and went to Oberlin High School. There, he played quarterback on the football team.
College Football Career
After high school, Treadwell went to Miami University. He played for the football team as a starting wide receiver. He played from 1978 to 1981. In his junior year, he was named to the All-Mid-American Conference first team. This means he was one of the best players in his conference. He earned his college degree in physical education in 1982.
Becoming a Football Coach
Don Treadwell started his coaching journey at Youngstown State University. He worked under head coach Jim Tressel.
Assistant Coach Roles
From 1986 to 1991, he held different coaching jobs at Youngstown State. He coached quarterbacks, wide receivers, and running backs. He also served as the offensive coordinator. During this time, he worked with Mark Dantonio, who was the defensive coordinator. Treadwell would later work with Dantonio again at Cincinnati and Michigan State.
Treadwell also coached at many other universities. These included Miami (Ohio), Stanford, Boston College, North Carolina State, and Ball State.
Returning to Michigan State
In 2007, Treadwell went back to Michigan State University. He became their offensive coordinator. This role meant he was in charge of the team's offense. He was known for using a balanced attack, meaning his team would run and pass the ball equally well.
In 2010, the head coach, Mark Dantonio, had a heart attack. Don Treadwell stepped in as the temporary head coach. He led Michigan State to wins against Northern Colorado and the 11th-ranked Wisconsin. After the win against Wisconsin, a sports website called Rivals.com named him the National Coordinator of the Week.
He returned to Michigan State for a third time in 2018. This time, he coached defensive backs and special teams. He also worked as an offensive consultant. In 2020, he joined Doc Gamble's staff at Arkansas-Pine Bluff. There, he was the offensive coordinator and wide receivers coach.
Leading a Team: Head Coach
On December 31, 2010, Miami University hired Don Treadwell to be their main football coach. He led the team for a few seasons. He coached the Miami RedHawks until October 6, 2013.
Head Coaching Record
Here's a look at Don Treadwell's record as a head coach:
- Miami RedHawks (2011–2013)
- 2011: 4 wins, 8 losses (3 wins, 5 losses in conference)
- 2012: 4 wins, 8 losses (3 wins, 5 losses in conference)
- 2013: 0 wins, 5 losses (0 wins, 1 loss in conference)
- Arkansas–Pine Bluff Golden Lions (2022, interim)
- 2022: 1 win, 3 losses (1 win, 3 losses in conference)
Overall, as a head coach, Don Treadwell had 9 wins and 24 losses.
