2011 University Of Central Florida Football Coaching Staff
George O’Leary is beginning his eighth season as the head coach of the UFC Knights. He led the team to win the 2010 USA Conference title. The team went on to defeat Georgia in the AutoZone Liberty Bowl. UCF finished the season ranked 20th in the coaches poll.
Tom Skladany was promoted from linebackers coach to defensive coordinator. He replaced Dave Huxtable.
Charlie Taaffe is entering his third season as offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach. Under the guidance of Taaffe the offense has improved immensely. Taaffe came to UCF from the Canadian Football League. He has more than 35 years of coaching experience.
Danny Barrett was named running backs coach February 21, 2011. He came to UCF from Bethune-Cooman University.
Sean Beckton is the defensive backs coach. He is starting his 11th season on the UCF coaching staff. Beckton is a member of the UCF Athletic Hall of Fame.
David Kelly is in his 6th year on the UCF coaches staff. He is the assistant head coach and wide receivers coach.
The rest of the staff consists of Brent Key offensive line coach, Jim Panagos defensive line coach, Tim Salem tight ends coach and special teams coach and Al Seamonson linebackers coach.
