John Dinse returns for his fifth season as a member of the UW-Oshkosh football coaching staff. This fall, he will serve as the top defensive assistant coach, primarily working with the defensive line. He also will coordinate the Titans’ recruiting efforts throughout the year and assist in a variety of areas on a daily basis.

Prior to coming to UW-Oshkosh, Dinse held an assistant coaching position at his alma mater Oakfield High School for two years. In 2006, Dinse worked six weeks in the scouting department for the National Football League’s Buffalo Bills.

Dinse, who received his bachelor’s degree from UW-Oshkosh in 2005, resides in Oshkosh with his fiancée, Paula.

After a tryout with the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League and a playing career with the Green Bay Blizzard of Arena Football2, Bob Docherty returns to UW-Oshkosh for his first season as an assistant football coach.

Docherty played the 2003 and 2005 football seasons at UW-Oshkosh. In 2005, he received NCAA Division III All-West Region second team and All-WIAC first team honors after displaying excellent blocking skills and catching 18 passes for 167 yards and two touchdowns. Docherty participated in two all-star football contests following the 2005 campaign, the Aztec Bowl in Toluca, Mexico and the Hula Bowl in Honolulu, Hawaii.

In 2003, Docherty caught 25 passes for 285 yards and three touchdowns for the Titans. He played the 2001 and 2002 seasons at the University of Wisconsin.

Docherty lives in Oshkosh, where he is currently pursuing a degree in emergency medical training. In high school, Docherty was an all-state football selection at Oshkosh North.

Marty Jenkins joins the UW-Oshkosh football coaching staff for his first full season. He comes to UW-Oshkosh after coaching the wide receivers at Oconto High School the past two autumns.

Jenkins will assist in a variety of areas, including coaching the running backs and helping coordinate the Titans’ recruiting efforts.

Andy LaFave joins the UW-Oshkosh football coaching staff following a two-year stint as a player for the Titans. LaFave will help coordinate UW-Oshkosh’s video for practice and games. The Green Bay East High School graduate is majoring in physical education.

Quincy LaGrant is in his sixth season as a member of the UW-Oshkosh football coaching staff. He will tutor players in the defensive backfield.

LaGrant played the 1999 and 2000 football seasons at UW-Oshkosh after transferring from the University of Northern Iowa. He was an all-state selection as a football player at Milwaukee King High School.

LaGrant received his bachelor’s degree from UW-Oshkosh in 2002. Besides his coaching duty, LaGrant also serves as a counselor in UW-Oshkosh’s Admissions Office.

Steve Leib returns to instruct the tight ends as a seven-year member of the UW-Oshkosh football coaching staff. Prior to joining the collegiate coaching ranks, Leib served as an assistant football coach at Oshkosh North High School for 18 years. In 2000, Oshkosh North High School captured the WIAA Division 1 state football title.

Leib received a bachelor’s degree from UW-Oshkosh in 1983 and a master’s degree from Marian College in 1990 and the University of Wisconsin in 2007. In addition to teaching at Oshkosh North High School, Leib also serves as the executive director of UW-Oshkosh’s National “O” Club.

Leib and his wife, Mary Beth, along with their sons, Max and Noah, reside in Oshkosh.

Former UW-Oshkosh free safety Jason Manikowski joins the Titans’ football coaching staff this fall after a successful playing career. Manikowski started 39 games as a four-year starter for UW-Oshkosh from 2003-06.

Manikowski, a Cudahy High School graduate, will coach players in UW-Oshkosh’s defensive secondary. Besides coaching, the UW-Oshkosh physical education major will help coordinate the Titans’ strength and conditioning program.

Bobby Patel is a member of the UW-Oshkosh football coaching staff for his first full season. Patel is reunited with UW-Oshkosh head coach Pat Cerroni, whom he played football under at Menomonee Falls High School.

Patel, who served a year of military service in Irag before coming to UW-Oshkosh, will help coordinate the Titans’ video editing. He is pursuing his bachelor’s degree at UW-Oshkosh.

Tom Rethman returns for his seventh season as UW-Oshkosh’s offensive coordinator. He came to UW-Oshkosh from Carroll College, where he served as the Pioneers’ offensive coordinator for two seasons. Prior to his position at Carroll College, Rethman was the offensive coordinator at Knox College (Ill.) for three years.

Rethman’s coaching resume also includes assistant coaching positions at Illinois State University and Southern Illinois University. He received his bachelor’s degree from Knox College in 1992 and a master’s degree from Illinois State University in 1996.

Rethman, who also works as an academic advisor for UW-Oshkosh’s College of Letters and Science, lives in Oshkosh with his wife, Michelle, daughters, Devin, Tara and Jenna, and son, Garrett.

Ryan Schaffner makes his debut as a member of the UW-Oshkosh football coaching staff this fall. He will coach the defensive line.

Schaffner played the 2004 and 2005 seasons at UW-Oshkosh before suffering an injury. The Germantown High School graduate is pursuing his bachelor’s degree at UW-Oshkosh.

UW-Oshkosh Hall of Fame member Todd Schoelzel returns for his third season as a member of his alma mater’s football coaching staff. He will coach the defensive line for the Titans.

Schoelzel excelled as a football player for UW-Oshkosh from 1985-88. He was named to the NAIA All-America second team in 1988 and the All-WIAC first team in both 1987 and 1988. Schoelzel owns a school-record 22 pass interceptions, including one returned 100 yards for a score.

Schoelzel, who lives in Berlin with his wife, Kristin, and twins, Jack and Grace, received a bachelor’s degree in 1990 and a master’s degree in 2006 from UW-Oshkosh.

Craig Stenbroten returns for his second season as a member of the UW-Oshkosh football coaching staff. Stenbroten will coach the linebackers, a position he played at UW-Oshkosh from 2002-05. The Monticello High School graduate will also assist head coach Pat Cerroni with the defensive game plan and breakdowns.

Stenbroten received his bachelor’s degree from UW-Oshkosh in 2006. He is currently pursuing a master’s degree at Concordia University Wisconsin.

Nic Sydorowicz is back with the UW-Oshkosh football coaching staff for his third season. Sydorowicz will coach special teams and the wide receivers, a position he played at UW-Oshkosh from 2000-03. He coached the tight ends and running backs during his previous two years as a member of the UW-Oshkosh staff.

The Neillsville High School graduate earned his bachelor’s degree from UW-Oshkosh in 2004.

Luke Venne returns for his sixth season as a member of the Titans’ football coaching staff. He will coach the offensive line and help lead the efforts in UW-Oshkosh’s strength and conditioning program.

Venne started 27 games in the offensive line at UW-Oshkosh from 1998-2001. He is a graduate of Oconomowoc High School.

Venne, a 2004 graduate of UW-Oshkosh, lives in Oshkosh with his wife, Brooke, and daughter, Allicyn.