Thamel has coached the Cardinals’ linebackers for the last two seasons and spent the previous two with the Minnesota Vikings as defensive quality control coach in 2021 and assistant linebackers coach in 2022.
As programs aim to finalize coaching staffs heading into spring football, the Virginia Tech Hokies have brought in an NFL assistant to fill their need.
Sam Siefkes also is a former Wofford and Wisconsin-Platteville defensive coordinator, and he worked as a quality control coach for the Minnesota Vikings.
Arizona Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon is already set to make some changes to his staff this offseason after losing linebackers coach Sam Siefkes to Virginia Tech while also firing defensive line coach Derrick LeBlanc.
No. 3 Notre Dame faces the Virginia Tech Hokies after Hannah Hidalgo scored 23 points in the Fighting Irish's 89-63 win over the Boston College Eagles.
Virginia Tech head football coach Brent Pry has completed his defensive coordinator search with the addition of Sam Siefkes. Siefkes has had stops in the football world from Division III, to his latest position as the linebackers coach with the Arizona Cardinals — for the past two seasons.
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — On Monday Virginia Tech football head coach Brent Pry hired Sam Siefkes as the new defensive coordinator. Siefkes has a strong coaching background, with experience in the NFL, FBS, FCS, and Division III.
The Hokies have picked up Arizona Cardinals linebackers coach Sam Siefkes to lead the Tech defense. On Tuesday, head coach Brent Pry talked about his qualifications and the improvements he will bring to the Hokie defense that will elevate its level of play.