Coach Phelan's Recruiting Territories: New York (Section 7, 10), Massachusetts (Western, Central, Boston/North Shore), New Hampshire
Michael Phelan joined the St. Lawrence University football staff as graduate assistant coach prior to the 2019 season.
In his first season at St. Lawrence, Phelan was part of a staff that more than doubled its win total from the prior season, finishing the 2019 season with a 5-5 record. Phelan helped coach a defense that saw statistical improvements in points allowed, total yards allowed, and time of possession. The Saints allowed opposing offenses to convert on just 6-of-19 fourth down conversions and the secondary had 14 interceptions, up from just nine the previous season
A defensive back for St. Lawrence, Phelan was part of a Saints' defense that led the nation in team passing efficiency defense as a senior in 2014. He also helped St. Lawrence attain a top-10 national ranking in total defense, turnover margin and scoring defense. Prior to his return to St. Lawrence, Phelpan spent the two years as a wide receivers coach at Castleton University.
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