Peter Nank joined the Valpo football coaching staff in December 2024 as offensive line coach.
Nank spent the last two seasons as the offensive line coach at Marietta, where he instructed three all-conference performers in 2024 and two in 2023. During his time on staff, the Pioneers went 16-5.
While at Marietta, Nank contributed to the Pioneers offense breaking the following program records in 2024 – points (433), points per game (43.3), offensive touchdowns (58), passing touchdowns (29), first downs (236), passing first downs (123), offensive yards (4,612) and yards per game (461.2). During the 2024 season, Marietta ranked among conference and national leaders in the following offensive categories – first-down offense (second OAC, 21st nationally), passing offense (second OAC, 32nd nationally), red-zone offense (second OAC, eighth nationally), scoring offense (second OAC, 21st nationally), total offense (second OAC, 19th nationally) and more.
Prior to arriving at Marietta, Nank served as a graduate assistant offensive line coach at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio in 2022. He spent time as a graduate assistant offensive line coach at Benedictine College during the summer of 2022, and was a member of the Miami football program as a student-athlete from 2017 to 2021.
Nank was part of the 2019 Miami team that won the Mid-American Conference championship and participated in the LendingTree Bowl. A four-time Iowa High School football state champion whose high school team posted a 52-2 record during his career, Nank was also part of the Miami team that won the 2021 Frisco Football Classic Bowl. Nank graduated from Miami in 2022 with a bachelor's degree in sports leadership, management and entrepreneurship.
What They're Saying About Coach Nank
Chuck Martin, Miami University Head Coach: "Pete is one of the smartest players I've coached. I definitely knew he had a bright future in coaching. He has an amazing ability to communicate and make things simple to understand."
Eric Koehler, University of Minnesota Tight Ends Coach: "I've had the pleasure to be around Pete Nank as a player and as a young coach just starting his career. In that time, it was obvious he would do a great job coaching and developing linemen. I know Pete will have a meaningful and positive impact on future offensive linemen who choose Valpo. I'm excited for Pete and Coach Waddle and their future at Valpo."
George Barnett, University of Iowa Offensive Line Coach: "Pete Nank embodies what it means to be a winner. He has won everywhere he has played or coached. From the family he was raised by to the high school coach he played for, Pete learned at a young age what it means to work and compete. He had that approach as a player, and certainly has it as a coach. Pete is coaching for all the right reasons."
James Patton, Miami University Offensive Line Coach: "As a player, Pete represented everything that you look for as a coach – smart, tough and accountable. I know he will work extremely hard to develop his players and lead them to be their best every day. I'm excited for Coach Nank and his opportunity at Valparaiso."
