2/22/2024 | Football
BOCA RATON, Fla. – Michael Cibene has been elevated to Florida Atlantic football’s edge coach, announced by Hagerty Family Head Football Coach Tom Herman on Thursday.
Cibene was a member of the staff a year ago as a defensive analyst, primarily working with the defensive line and will now assume a new role with the defensive staff with hands-on responsibility for the team’s edge rushers.
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Vice President and Director of Athletics Brian White
“I’m thrilled that Tom is promoting from within his own staff. We will always look first internally when full-time coaching positions open, and it makes me proud when talented analysts and graduate assistants like Michael take advantage of the opportunity.”
Hagerty Family Head Football Coach Tom Herman
“Coach Cibene brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to our program. I am excited for him and Olivia as well as our entire FAU Football Family.”
Edge Coach Michael Cibene
“I would like to thank our Head Coach Tom Herman for the opportunity to be an assistant coach on this amazing staff. I am born and raised in South Florida and being an FAU Owl was always a dream of mine. I’m looking forward to transitioning to an on-field role with the team and to helping us compete for conference and national championships.”
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While both Carter Park and the Spring Game are open and free admission to the public, the remaining practices are closed to the public, but open to high school coaches.
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