Alex Land was hired to be the Offensive Line Coach at Carroll in March of 2025.
He spent one season as the Offensive Line Coach and Run Game Coordinator at Mary (N.D.) prior to his arrival on the Hilltop.
In 2024, Land oversaw the Tight Ends, Running Backs, and run game at Benedictine (Kan.). The Ravens were one of the top teams in the NAIA that season, advancing to the Football Championship Series Semifinals before ultimately falling to eventual National Runner-Up, Keiser (Fla.).
Land joined the Ravens after serving as the Offensive Line and Tight ends Coach at Whitworth University from 2022 to 2023. While at Whitworth (Wash.) he guided the Offensive Line to top rankings in sacks allowed, yards per play, and points per game. He coached a total of 10 all-conference selections with one player signed to profession to the IFL.
Land spent two seasons at Valparaiso University, where he was the tight ends coach in the fall of 2022 and coached the defensive ends for the 2021 season. Valparaiso’s defense led the conference in sacks and tackles for loss while finishing second in the conference in rushing yards allowed. Prior to Valparaiso, Land provided quality control for the offensive line and tight ends at UC Davis. The Aggies finished the 2021 Spring season at No. 13 in the NCAA FCS. Land has also coached the offensive line at Greensboro College (NC) and Bonneville High School (UT).
An Edmond, Okla. native, Land attended college at Weber State. where he earned a bachelor's degree in physical education. He was a three-year starter on the offensive line and played in every game of his four eligible years and was selected to be a team captain as a senior. Upon graduating, Land was on staff at Weber State working with the offensive line before continuing his playing career in the Arena Football League for the Cleveland Gladiators.Â
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