Mikal Myers joined the UAlbany football staff in the spring of 2024 as the team's Defensive Line Coach.
Myers joined the Great Danes after having served as a Defensive Line Coach for the University of New Haven. There, Myers assisted the head coach in developing the defensive game strategy and designing effective and efficient training and practices for both the team and individual student-athletes. Myers conducted film review from practices and games, tracked and evaluated the NCAA transfer portal, and served as the team’s pro liaison. Myers has also spent time with Coastal Athletic Association (CAA) foe Maine as a Defensive Tackles Coach and with American International as a Graduate Assistant Linebackers Coach prior to his tenure at New Haven.
Prior to his coaching journey, Myers was a standout defensive lineman for the University of Connecticut. In five seasons with the Huskies, he played in 45 games while making 15 starts. He was named a team captain his final season, where he registered 51 tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss, and two forced fumbles. He was the 2016 recipient of the Kendall Madison Award, which is given to a strong player whose dedication, hard work, and outstanding citizenship best exemplify the strong spirit of the UConn Huskies. Myers received an invitation to the 2017 College Gridiron Showcase and an invitation to the Baltimore Ravens camp that same year.
