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Mike Locksley

Locksley at 2025 Big Ten Media Days
Current position
Title	Head coach
Team	Maryland
Conference	Big Ten
Record	33–41
Annual salary	$4 million
Biographical details
Born	(1969-12-25) December 25, 1969 (age 55) Washington, D.C., U.S.
Playing career
1988–1991	Towson State
Position(s)	Defensive back
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1992	Towson State (DB/ST)
1993	Navy Prep (RI) (DC/DB)
1994	Navy Prep (RI) (DC/DL)
1995	Pacific (CA) (OLB)
1996	Army (WR/TE)
1997	Maryland (RB)
1998–2002	Maryland (RB/RC)
2003–2004	Florida (RB/RC)
2005	Illinois (OC/TE)
2006–2008	Illinois (OC/QB)
2009–2011	New Mexico
2012–2015	Maryland (OC/QB)
2015	Maryland (interim HC)
2016	Alabama (OA)
2017	Alabama (co-OC/WR)
2018	Alabama (OC)
2019–present	Maryland
Head coaching record
Overall	35–67
Bowls	3–0
Accomplishments and honors
Awards
Broyles Award (2018)

Michael Anthony Locksley (born December 25, 1969) is an American college football coach. He is currently the head football coach at the University of Maryland. He has held this position since 2019.

Before becoming a head coach, he worked as an assistant coach for many college football teams. In 2009, he became the head coach at the University of New Mexico. After leaving New Mexico in 2011, he returned to Maryland as an offensive coordinator. In 2015, Locksley became the temporary head coach at Maryland. After that season, he joined the University of Alabama as an offensive analyst. He was promoted to offensive coordinator for the 2018 season. That year, he won the Broyles Award, which is given to the best assistant coach in the nation. Locksley came back to Maryland in December 2018 as the head coach.

Mike Locksley's Early Life and College Days

Locksley grew up in Washington D.C.. He went to Ballou High School.

Playing Football in College

Locksley played college football at Towson State University. This school is now known as Towson University. He spent his first year as a "redshirt" player, meaning he practiced but did not play in games. For the next two seasons, he played as a safety and cornerback.

In 1990, he made 43 tackles and had two interceptions. He was named the Tigers' Defensive Player of the Year in his final season. He earned a degree in marketing in 1992.

Mike Locksley's Coaching Journey

Locksley started his coaching career at Towson State in 1992. He coached defensive backs and special teams. He then worked as a defensive coordinator at the Naval Academy Preparatory School in 1993 and 1994. In 1995, he coached outside linebackers at the University of the Pacific. In 1996, he coached tight ends and split ends at Army.

Coaching at Maryland (First Time)

In 1997, Locksley became the running backs coach for the University of Maryland. He also became the recruiting coordinator in 1998. When a new head coach, Ralph Friedgen, took over in 2000, Locksley was one of only two assistant coaches who stayed.

Coaching at Florida and Illinois

In 2003, after six years at Maryland, Locksley moved to the University of Florida. He coached running backs and was the recruiting coordinator there.

In 2005, Locksley became the offensive coordinator at Illinois. He was known for bringing many talented players from the Washington D.C. area to Illinois. One of these players was wide receiver Arrelious Benn.

Becoming a Head Coach at New Mexico

On December 9, 2008, Locksley was named the head coach of the New Mexico Lobos. He signed a six-year contract.

His first two seasons with the Lobos had a record of 1 win and 11 losses each. On September 25, 2011, Locksley was removed from his duties. This happened after the team started the season with 0 wins and 4 losses.

Returning as an Assistant Coach

Back to Maryland (Second Time)

On December 22, 2011, Locksley returned to the University of Maryland. He joined Randy Edsall's staff as the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach.

On October 11, 2015, Locksley was named the interim head coach at Maryland. This happened after Edsall was no longer the head coach.

Coaching at Alabama

On March 1, 2016, Locksley joined the University of Alabama football staff. He worked as an offensive analyst. On January 13, 2017, he was promoted to an on-field coaching role. He helped the team win their 17th national championship. The next year, on January 17, 2018, he was promoted to offensive coordinator. After the 2018 season, Locksley received the Broyles Award. This award goes to the best college football coaching assistant in the nation.

Head Coach at Maryland (Second Time)

Locksley at Maryland Stadium in 2021.

On December 4, 2018, Locksley was named the head football coach at the University of Maryland. He became the 21st full-time head coach in the program's history.

2019 Season Highlights

Locksley led Maryland to a strong start in the 2019 season. In the first game, Maryland beat Howard 79–0. They followed this with a 63–20 victory against 21st-ranked Syracuse. The 142 points scored in the first two games were the most points Maryland had ever scored in back-to-back games. The 63 points against Syracuse were also the most points Maryland had ever scored against a ranked opponent. The Terps finished his first season as head coach with 3 wins and 9 losses.

2020 Season Highlights

In his second season, Locksley helped bring Alabama quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa to Maryland. The Terps finished this season with 2 wins and 3 losses.

2021 Season Highlights

In his third season, Locksley led the Terps to a victory over West Virginia in the first game. The score was 30–24. The next week, they beat Howard 62–0. The Terps finished the regular season with 6 wins and 6 losses. They then won the 2021 New Era Pinstripe Bowl against Virginia Tech by a score of 54–10.

2022 Season Highlights

On April 29, 2022, Locksley signed a contract extension through the 2026 season. In his fourth season, Locksley started with 3 wins and 0 losses. They beat Buffalo, Charlotte, and SMU. The team finished the year with an 8–5 overall record. They were eligible for a bowl game for the second year in a row. This was the first time Maryland had done this since 2007 and 2008. Locksley's team won the Duke's Mayo Bowl, defeating NC State 16–12.

2023 Season Highlights

Locksley returned for his fifth season in 2023. The team started the season with a 5–0 record. This was their best start to a season since 2001. They finished the season with a 7–5 overall record. Locksley and the Terrapins were bowl eligible for a third straight season. They played in the TransPerfect Music City Bowl and won against the Auburn Tigers, 31–13.

Locksley with Maryland governor Wes Moore in 2024.

2024 Season Highlights

Locksley continued as head coach for his sixth season in 2024. The team finished the season with 4 wins and 8 losses.

Mike Locksley's Family Life

Locksley and his wife Kia have four children. They have three sons named Mike Jr., Meiko, and Kai. They also have a daughter named Kori. Sadly, on September 3, 2017, his son Meiko passed away in Columbia, Maryland. Mike's son Kai also played college football as a quarterback. He played at Texas, Iowa Western Community College, and UTEP. Kai now plays in the Canadian Football League.

Kia Locksley, Mike's wife, is a yoga instructor. She even helped teach some members of the Fighting Illini football team yoga in 2008.

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