Chris Meidt

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Chris Meidt
Biographical details
Born (1969-06-01) June 1, 1969 (age 54)
Playing career
c. 1990Bethel (MN)
Position(s)Quarterback
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1993–1994Becker HS (MN) (assistant)
1995–2001Bethel (MN) (OC)
2002–2007St. Olaf
2008–2009Washington Redskins (off. asst.)
Head coaching record
Overall40–20

Chris Meidt (born June 1, 1969) is an American football coach and former player. He served as the head football coach at St. Olaf College, an NCAA Division III school in Northfield, Minnesota, for six seasons, from 2002 to 2007, compiling a record of 40–20.[1] Meidt was an offensive assistant coach for the Washington Redskins in 2008 and 2009 under Jim Zorn.[2]

Chris Meidt held the Minnesota high school record for most passing yards in his high school career with 8533 yards from 1984-1987. The record has since been surpassed three times according to the Minnesota State Football Coaches Association records.[3]

Head coaching record[edit]

Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs
St. Olaf Oles (Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference) (2002–2007)
2002 St. Olaf 5–5 3–5 6th
2003 St. Olaf 4–6 3–5 T–6th
2004 St. Olaf 7–3 5–3 T–4th
2005 St. Olaf 8–2 6–2 3rd
2006 St. Olaf 8–2 6–2 3rd
2007 St. Olaf 8–2 6–2 3rd
St. Olaf: 40–20 29–19
Total: 40–20

References[edit]

  1. ^ Gage, Adam (October 19, 2002). "St. Olaf football coach Chris Meidt combines sport with spirit". St. Olaf College News. Archived from the original on 2021-04-13. Retrieved April 13, 2021.
  2. ^ Maese, Rick (April 3, 2011). "Locked Out: Former Redskins assistant Chris Meidt is called down another aisle in life". The Washington Post. Retrieved April 13, 2021.
  3. ^ "MSHSL Records - Football | MSHSL".