🎙️ On this week’s episode of DingoTalk (6/12 at 10 AM): we’re thrilled to host Coach Chris Douglas—Lyon College’s longest-tenured head football coach and pioneering leader of the Scots program.
• Proven program architect: With over 28 years in coaching (18+ as a head coach), Coach Douglas has a resume full of program revivals and athlete development—most notably flipping MacMurray College’s fortunes, turning a 22-game skid into a 34–15 turnaround and back-to-back UMAC runner-up finishes .
• Modernizing Lyon Scots football: Since joining in 2020, Chris has guided Lyon through historic growth—overseeing its transition into NCAA Division III, contributing to the planning of the new Bad Boy Stadium, and setting a vision of long-term excellence .
• Coaching ethos on full display: We’ll dive into his philosophy of creating strong culture, molding student-athletes for life beyond the gridiron, and balancing family and leadership—as a father of three and devoted husband navigating the pressures of collegiate athletics.
Tune in for a compelling conversation about rebuilding, resilience, and community—plus a sneak peek into the bold future ahead at Lyon College. Don’t miss it!
