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A Message From Coach Anderson

Thank you for taking an interest in Buena Vista University and our football program. Buena Vista has a long history of excellence on the football field and in the classroom with six conference championships and 41 All-Americans. Administration, staff, and faculty at Buena Vista are committed to assisting student-athletes in their pursuit of excellence. Our outstanding academic programs combined with tremendous athletics develop character, discipline, team work and long-lasting relationships.

It is our goal to completely prepare student-athletes for success on the field and for life after football. We have high expectations of our student-athletes to graduate and compete at the highest level on the football field. The football program values competitive athletic and academic experiences that foster hard work, a sense of responsibility, leadership, effective communication skills, and appreciation for life-long learning.

Our program is committed to championship caliber football and enhancing the traditions of Buena Vista University athletics. We encourage individual and team achievement, and intense pride and loyalty through a family atmosphere. We are proud of our rich history and excited about the bright future of BVU Football.

Jay Anderson
Head Coach

About Coach Anderson

• Entering seventh season as head coach
• Named 2008 IIAC Coach of the Year
• Served as the team's offensive coordinator from 2000-05
• Worked as a graduate assistant from 1997-1999
• Coached nine all-conference offensive athletes as offensive coordinator
• Earned two letters while playing collegiate football at Drake University
• Received undergraduate degree at Drake and graduate degree at BVU

Football Program Highlights

• Four Iowa Conference Championships
• 32 All-Americans
• Four Academic All-Americans
• Four Iowa Conference MVPs
• 96 all-conference players
• 85 academic all-conference players since 1997
• Three NCAA postgraduate scholars
• Five Aztec Bowl participants since 1999, as well as an Aztec Bowl MVP
• .500 or better record nine of the last 11 seasons