Waukesha, Wis. – Head Football Coach Mike Budziszewski is happy to announce Zak Pfeffer has been selected as the defensive coordinator for the Carroll University Pioneers football program for the fall 2020 season.
 
"We are excited to have Coach Pfeffer join our football family." Said Budziszewski, "He brings a wealth of football knowledge and recruiting experience to our program."
 
Previously, Pfeffer was the defensive back coach/camps director at UW-Eau Claire for four seasons. While at UW-Eau Claire, Pfeffer was a part of a defense that became one of the best in the WIAC, cutting scoring defense and rushing yards allowed per game in half in four seasons. His Blugold team led the WIAC in sacks, including a year with 38 team sacks. Pfeffer oversaw athletic summer camps and academic standards in his role as well.
 
Pfeffer was also a coach with Budziszewski at Presentation College in South Dakota, as a linebackers coach. Pfeffer earned a Master's of Science in Organizational Management while serving as a graduate assistant coach at Wayne State as a cornerbacks coach and assistant recruiting coordinator. Pfeffer graduated from Concordia University – St. Paul with a Bachelors of Arts majoring in sports management in 2012.
 
 
Pfeffer, his wife Carly, and two children, Teddy and Ellie, reside in Waukesha.