Barry Derickson (born ) is an American

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coach. He was most recently the head football coach for

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, a position he held from 2022 to 2024. He was the head football coach for Oconto Falls High School from 2016 to 2017. He also coached for Wisconsin–Oshkosh, Angelo State, Bemidji State, Howard Payne, Independence CC,

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, Wisconsin–Stevens Point, Navarro College, and Valparaiso. He played college football for Wisconsin–Oshkosh as a

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Coaching career

Sul Ross

Derickson was hired as the offensive coordinator at Sul Ross just before the start of the

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after the Lobos' incumbent OC, Kevin Canty, passed away at age 37 due to complications from

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. Following the 2021 season, Sul Ross head coach John Pearce announced that he was resigning on November 30. Following Pearce's resignation, Derickson was named the Lobos' interim head coach. Derickson lead the 2022 team under the interim tag for the entire season before being named the program's full-time head coach on November 18, 2022. Prior to the 2023 season, Derickson was named to ''

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'' "40 Coaches under 40" list. The 2023 season was the last the Lobos competed in the

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as the program began its transition period from NCAA Division III to Division II. The Lobos competed in the 2024 season as a member of the

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at the Division II level. After leading the Lobos through their inaugural season in Division II, Derickson announced that he was resigning on December 2, 2024; Derickson finished his career at Sul Ross with an overall record of 11–20.

Head coaching record

College

High school

References

External links

Sul Ross State profile

Valparaiso profile

Wisconsin–Stevens Point profile
{{DEFAULTSORT:Derickson, Barry Year of birth uncertain 1980s births Living people American football tackles Angelo State Rams football coaches Angelo State University alumni Bemidji State Beavers football coaches Eastern Kentucky Colonels football coaches High school football coaches in Wisconsin Howard Payne Yellow Jackets football coaches Independence Pirates football coaches Navarro Bulldogs football coaches Sul Ross Lobos football coaches Valparaiso Beacons football coaches Wisconsin–Oshkosh Titans football coaches Wisconsin–Oshkosh Titans football players Wisconsin–Stevens Point Pointers football coaches