Tracy Holland is a former

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coach. He served as the head football coach at the

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from 2008 to 2011, compiling a career

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record of 15–29.

Early life

Holland attended John F. Kennedy High School in

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, where he played football as a defensive back. He attended the

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and played for the school's football program from 1973-1977.

Early coaching

Holland began his coaching career in 1989 as an assistant coach at Northern Colorado. He assisted Joe Glenn for four seasons and helped the Bears to two NCAA Division II playoff appearances. From 1993 to 1995; he coached the Frankfurt Knights in the Football League of Europe. In 1999, Holland moved to

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and became an assistant at

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and later became the schools head coach in 2002. He later became the coach at

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Central Oklahoma

In December 2007, Holland became the head football coach at the

. The football program was placed on NCAA probation as a result of recruiting violations during the tenure of previous head coach Chuck Langston. During his first season as the head coach of the Bronchos, UCO went 7–4, and won the

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north division championship. After a 4–7 campaign in 2009, and 2-9 records in 2010, and 2011, UCO dismissed Holland as head coach. He returned to private business.

Head coaching record

College

References

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