Carroll University Athletics

Zachary Pleester enters his first season as a Graduate Assistant Coach with the Carroll University football program in 2026, after spending the 2025 season on staff with the Pioneers. He works primarily with the linebackers while also serving as the team's academic coordinator.

A graduate of Carroll University, Pleester earned his Bachelor's Degree in Biology. Originally from Watertown, Wis., he played four years as a defensive lineman for the Pioneers.