Head coach David Dean turned to a veteran coach to power his running game in 2019, hiring offensive line coach Kyle Skierski away from Millsaps College.
Skierski came to UWG following three seasons as offensive coordinator and assistant head coach at Millsaps (Miss.) College. Previously, Skierski served as run game coordinator and offensive line coach in 2015 at Birmingham Southern, and he spent the 2014 season as offensive line coach and recruiting coordinator at Aurora University in Illinois. Also, he has three years of Division I experience after serving from 2011-13 as a graduate assistant at TCU.
In the 2019 season, Skierski's offensive line paved the way for the Wolves to rush for more than 1,900 yards. The Wolves had one of the biggest nights in the history of the program with Skierski's rushing attack against Limestone. On that night, freshman Chauncey Williams rushed 21 times for 218 yards and two touchdowns, which was among the top-10 performances of any UWG running back in history.
In 2017, the Millsaps Offense was among the best in the nation in multiple categories, including a running game that allowed running back Isaiah Talton to peak at 16th
nationally with 7.04 yards per carry. In addition, the Majors offensive line was tops in the SAA in sack percentage.
Prior to his return to Millsaps, Skierski was the run game coordinator and offensive line coach at Birmingham Southern College in 2015 and the offensive line coach and recruiting coordinator at Aurora University, in Illinois in 2014.
Skierski spent three seasons as an offensive graduate assistant at Texas Christian University (TCU) from 2011-13. During his first year at TCU, the team posted an 11-2 record, clinched a Mountain West Conference Championship with a perfect 7-0 conference mark and a Poinsettia Bowl victory over Louisiana Tech. In 2012, TCU entered the Big 12 and had significant wins over Virginia, Baylor, West Virginia, and Texas. The team was also invited to play Michigan State in The Buffalo Wild Wings Bowl to close out a successful season.
During his tenure at TCU, the Horned Frogs had sixteen players drafted into the NFL: two first-round picks and 16 players with NFL contracts. Skierski was also involved in the development of three offensive linemen that saw time with the Dallas Cowboys, New Orleans Saints and Chicago Bears. While at TCU, Skierski coached two All-Mountain West offensive linemen, four All-Big 12 offensive linemen, a Big 12 newcomer of the Year, a Big 12 offensive lineman of the Year and a Big 12 offensive player of the year.
Prior to his time at TCU, Skierski was the offensive line coach at Millsaps in 2010. He spearheaded a unit that produced Shane Bowser, who was the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference’s (SCAC) first 1,000-yard rusher in six years. The offense also finished first in the conference in total offense, producing over 400 yards a game, ranked first in pass efficiency and second in scoring offense scoring over 32 points-per-game. Skierski coached four all-conference offensive linemen including first team selection Nathan Quick and left tackle Adam Williams who played in the DIII all-star game in Salem, Virginia. Millsap’s wide receiver Michael Galatas was invited to the New Orleans Saints camp and made the 2010 the practice squad.
Skierski played football overseas for three seasons in Europe. He played with the Danube Dragons in Vienna, Austria, and won a championship with the La Courneuve Flash in Paris, France. He was also a member of the Berlin Adler in Berlin, Germany.
A 2006 graduate of UC Davis with a degree in communications & organizational studies, Skierski started in 33 consecutive games as an offensive lineman with the Aggies. His senior year, he was an All-Great West Conference selection at left tackle and a 2006 recipient of the Aggie pride
award, the highest honor presented to a UC Davis football player.
Skierski is married to the former Shelby Stehling. They have two daughters, Keagan and Karson.
