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Damaro Wheeler Old HS

Damaro Wheeler

Damaro Wheeler begins his second season as a member of the Humboldt State football coaching staff. 

Wheeler joined the HSU coaching staff in the spring of 2017 and coached defensive backs and special teams for the Lumberjacks last season. Under Wheeler’s leadership, the HSU secondary registered 14 interceptions and defensive back Davaeon Johnson earned All-Great Northwest Athletic Conference First Team and Don Hansen All-Region honors. Running back and kick returner Ja’Quan Gardner and kicker Jose Morales both earned First Team All-Conference nods, while punter Alex Elterman was named to the All-GNAC Second Team.

Prior to HSU, Wheeler served as defensive coordinator/assistant head coach at College of the Redwoods. He helped the Corsairs defense improve in each of his two seasons. CR ranked 12th in rushing defense and 20th in total defense during the 2016 season.

Wheeler had coaching stops at UC Davis (2012-14), Central Washington (2010-11), Southern Oregon (2007-09) and Mission Bay High School in San Diego (2004-05).

He played collegiately at Azusa Pacific and San Diego Mesa College. Wheeler helped Azusa Pacific to an Independent Conference Championship in his final year of eligibility (2003).