WILLIAMSBURG, Va. (Dec. 3, 2018)—Having established himself as one of the nation's premier future leaders in the football coaching profession, William & Mary offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach Brennan Marion has been selected to the prestigious American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) 35 Under 35 Coaches Leadership Institute.
 
The elite group of coaches, which consists of 35 selections who were born on or after Jan. 1, 1984, was chosen from a field of hundreds of applicants currently serving as a high school head coach, two-year college full-time assistant or head coach, or NAIA/NCAA (all divisions) full-time or head coach.
 
The AFCA 35 Under 35 Coaches Leadership Institute is a prestigious program aimed at identifying and developing premier, future leaders in the football coaching profession. Selected participants are invited to attend the one-day institute that features a curriculum of interactive lectures focused on topics specifically tailored to emphasize leadership in the coaching profession, ethics, influential responsibilities, career progression, and family balance. This year's event will be held on Jan. 6 at the AFCA Convention in San Antonio, Texas.
 
Applicants were chosen after submitting a resume, five references, and a 1,600-word article or five-minute live instructional video on an Offensive, Defensive, Special Teams, or position-specific topic of the applicant's choosing.
 
Marion recently joined the W&M staff after two tremendously successful seasons as Howard University's offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach under Head Coach Mike London where he elevated the Bison into one of the nation's most productive units.
 
Under his direction in 2018, HU ranked 15th nationally in total offense (470.8), 18th in passing offense (278.0), 21st in scoring offense (33.6) and fourth in yards per completion (17.27) – all figures that led the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC). The Bison also led the league in rushing yards per game (192.8).
 
En route to posting the impressive numbers in 2018, seven offensive standouts garnered All-MEAC distinction – highlighted by seven first-team selections and the MEAC Rookie of the Year. The long list of honors followed up a successful first season at HU in which five of his players earned all-conference honors. Among those honored were 2017 MEAC Rookie of the Year and All-America Freshman First Team selection, quarterback Caylin Newton, and All-America offensive lineman, Gerald Wright.
 
Marion's 2017 unit also posted impressive numbers, as it ranked 13th nationally in total offense (446.0) and 18th in rushing yards per game (215.5).
 
Before leading Howard's offense, Marion coached two years at the collegiate level with Arizona State (2015) and Oklahoma Baptist University (2016) where he mentored two All-Americans.
 
Marion's complete bio is available here.