Ben Knapp
Ben Knapp

Bio

Ben Knapp
Offensive Coordinator & Recruiting Coordinator
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Coach Ben Knapp has been working at College of the Desert for the past seven years.  During that time he has coached several different positions on both the defensive and offensive side of the ball. In 2009, Coach Knapp became the Special Teams Coordinator where he helped lead them to being the top Special Teams unit in the state of California.  As Assistant Head Coach and Defensive Coordinator in 2010, he helped develop COD’s Defense to being one of the fiercest pressure Defenses’ in the Conference.  Most recently, in 2014, Coach Knapp has taken up a new challenge within the football program and is now the Offensive Coordinator.

Coach Knapp feels his biggest contribution to the football program at College of the Desert has been his role as the Recruiting Coordinator for the last 5 seasons.  Coach Knapp works diligently with all major NCAA Division I schools and all colleges and universities throughout the country.  He has helped numerous athletes over the years get top scholarships so they can continue playing a sport they love while at the same time pursue their education.

“I believe it’s about the Student Athlete.  Our Job is to mentor and teach the players throughout their College of the Desert experience.  I always tell every football player that arrives at the College to ’Take care of your business on and off the field and we will get you the exposure you deserve’.   Being a good citizen in our community and a dedicated student is your top priority.  Football does not matter unless those two items come first.”