Maryland Athletics has brought in TurnkeyZRG to help lead its national search for the next head football coach.
The university said Jim Smith, the Barry P. Gossett Director of Athletics, will work closely with Athletics and University leadership, along with TurnkeyZRG, to run a full search for the program’s next head coach.
TurnkeyZRG’s Intercollegiate Athletics division is led by Managing Partner Chad Chatlos and brings more than 25 years of executive recruitment experience. The firm says it has placed head coaches and athletic executives across the Power Four landscape and in professional sports, giving it access to a wide pool of collegiate and NFL candidates.
"Maryland has everything it takes to build a football program that competes at the highest level: a strong university, a passionate fan base and a location in the heart of one of the nation's richest regions for talent," said Smith. "Chad and the TurnkeyZRG team bring the experience and perspective to help us identify the right leader for this program. We will conduct a thorough search focused on finding a coach who can support our student-athletes and build sustained success for Maryland football."
The school said the search will get underway immediately and will include candidates from both college football and the professional ranks. It will also stay confidential, in line with university guidelines and policies, to protect the integrity of the evaluation and selection process.
TurnkeyZRG describes itself as a leading talent partner in sports, entertainment and media, with more than 30 years of experience and 1,500 completed placements. Its work includes high-profile searches for college athletic departments, university search committees, pro sports franchises, and music and live entertainment organizations around the world.
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