Ken Ackerman was named the offensive coordinato and offensive line coach in February 2020. The 2025 season is Ackerman's sixth year with the Pioneers' football program. During the 2023 season, the Pioneers' offense set single season school records for points (364) and total offense (4,027 yards). Ackerman also serves as the Pioneers' Strength & Conditioning Coordinator.
A native of Sacramento, Calif., Ackerman came to Carroll from Kentucky Wesleyan College, where he served as the run game coordinator and strength and conditioning coordinator. Ackerman has also served as the offensive coordinator at Kentucky State, run game coordinator at South Dakota School of Mines, and at Humbolt State as a tight ends coach.
Ackerman’s recruiting experience expands across 10 different states, including the western area of the United States. He has coached nine student-athletes to All-Conference seasons, including a freshman of the year at Kentucky State. While at South Dakota Mines, Ackerman helped the Minders set offensive records in total yards, passing yards, first downs, and points scored.
Ackerman played collegiately at the University of Nevada, where he was the center for Quarterback Colin Kaepernick for more than 30 games. With Ackerman leading the blockers upfront, as the starting center of the offense, Nevada became the first school in college football history to have three 1,000-yard rushers in a single season in 2009. Ackerman was an All-Conference lineman for the Wolfpack in the Western Athletic Conference (WAC), and was awarded the NEVADATUDIE Award for displaying grit and determination on and off the field.
Ackerman currently resides in Waukesha, Wis. with wife Megan, and their two daughters, Sloane and Remington.
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