December 16, 2022

SIOUX FALLS – The University of Sioux Falls, and head coach Jim Glogowski are proud to announce the hiring of Spencer Capitani as the next Defensive Coordinator of Cougar Football.

"I've had the opportunity to work with Spencer and I'm confident our student-athletes will love the fire and passion he brings to the game," said coach Glogowski. "I'm excited to welcome Spencer and his fiancée Marisa to our Cougar Family."

Capitani joins the Coo following a five year stint at Central Washington University in Ellensburg, Washington. He coached and developed defensive backs for the Wildcats where he helped produce one all-region athlete, one All-American and 10 all-conference players. Capitani helped lead the Wildcats to three conference championships along with an NCAA playoff appearance in 2021.

In his most recent season at CWU, Capitani helped lead the Wildcat pass, scoring and red zone defense to national recognition. During the 2021 season, he helped lead the Wildcat special teams to a number 14 national ranking in kick returns and blocked punts.

Prior to Central Washington, Capitani spent two years at Minnesota State – Mankato as a cornerbacks coach. While with the Mavericks, he helped produce two all-conference athletes while helping lead the #1 team in the nation to an NSIC conference championship in 2017. Capitani helped lead MSU to a 21-4 overall record during his time there while also helping lead the ninth ranked defense in the nation.

Capitani started his coaching career at the University of Wisconsin – La Crosse as a cornerback's coach where he also coordinated special teams and offensive scout teams.

Prior to his coaching career, Capitani was an All-American cornerback at Wartburg College in Waverly, Iowa where he earned Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Defensive Player of the Year honors and multiple all-region and all-conference awards. Capitani was named a team captain his senior season while helping lead his 12-1 team to back-to-back conference championships.

Capitani graduated from Wartburg College with a bachelor's degree in business administration followed by his masters in sports administration and coaching from the University of Concordia Irvine.