The University of Alabama at Birmingham Athletics
Meet The Staff: Executive Director of Football Operations Cole Peterson
1/25/2023 10:44:00 AM | Football
BIRMINGHAM – Cole Peterson, who grew up around college football as a coach's son, was named UAB's Executive Director of Football Operations in January of 2023 and is in his first season with the Blazers.
"I believe one of the most important hires a coach can make is the person running the day-to-day operations of the program," Head Coach Trent Dilfer said. "That is why I am so excited that Cole Peterson has joined our illustrious staff. Cole is wise beyond his years and we are beyond fired up for him to be the Executive Director of Football Operations. Cole began his journey as a 19-year old student operations director and has crushed this job at each one of his stops. His reputation amongst the CFB community is elite due to his excellent football operations acumen as well as possessing rare people skills. Cole is yet another example of an A+ human and A+ football guy that has joined Blazer football."
Peterson, 24, spent the 2022 season as the Assistant Director of Football Operations and Assistant to the Head Coach at Indiana, working alongside the Hoosier's Head Coach Tom Allen.
Prior to Indiana, Peterson was the youngest Director of Football Operations in college football when he served in that role at his Alma Mater, Youngstown State, in 2021. Peterson handled all aspects of the YSU football program, and worked for head coaches Bo Pelini and Doug Philips during his time there.
Peterson was a member of Youngstown State's football program as a student for three years while in undergrad, and graduated with a communications degree in December of 2021.
Peterson returns to UAB after spending 2012-13 in Birmingham when his dad, John, was the Blazers' offensive line coach. Peterson also spent time at Akron and Pitt before attending Youngstown State.
205 Day:
Fans will be able to meet the entire UAB Football staff at 205 Day on Sunday, Feb. 5, 2023. For more information on 205 Day, click here.
2023 Season Tickets:
Season tickets for the 2023 UAB Football season are now available starting as low as $99. Season ticket packages will feature all six home games during UAB's inaugural season in the American Athletic Conference and provide the most cost-effective way to attend games at Protective Stadium. For more information about season ticket pricing, call the UAB Athletics Ticket Office at (205) 975-UAB1. Fans may renew season tickets, purchase new season tickets or request more information on season ticket options here.
"I believe one of the most important hires a coach can make is the person running the day-to-day operations of the program," Head Coach Trent Dilfer said. "That is why I am so excited that Cole Peterson has joined our illustrious staff. Cole is wise beyond his years and we are beyond fired up for him to be the Executive Director of Football Operations. Cole began his journey as a 19-year old student operations director and has crushed this job at each one of his stops. His reputation amongst the CFB community is elite due to his excellent football operations acumen as well as possessing rare people skills. Cole is yet another example of an A+ human and A+ football guy that has joined Blazer football."
Peterson, 24, spent the 2022 season as the Assistant Director of Football Operations and Assistant to the Head Coach at Indiana, working alongside the Hoosier's Head Coach Tom Allen.
Prior to Indiana, Peterson was the youngest Director of Football Operations in college football when he served in that role at his Alma Mater, Youngstown State, in 2021. Peterson handled all aspects of the YSU football program, and worked for head coaches Bo Pelini and Doug Philips during his time there.
Peterson was a member of Youngstown State's football program as a student for three years while in undergrad, and graduated with a communications degree in December of 2021.
Peterson returns to UAB after spending 2012-13 in Birmingham when his dad, John, was the Blazers' offensive line coach. Peterson also spent time at Akron and Pitt before attending Youngstown State.
205 Day:
Fans will be able to meet the entire UAB Football staff at 205 Day on Sunday, Feb. 5, 2023. For more information on 205 Day, click here.
2023 Season Tickets:
Season tickets for the 2023 UAB Football season are now available starting as low as $99. Season ticket packages will feature all six home games during UAB's inaugural season in the American Athletic Conference and provide the most cost-effective way to attend games at Protective Stadium. For more information about season ticket pricing, call the UAB Athletics Ticket Office at (205) 975-UAB1. Fans may renew season tickets, purchase new season tickets or request more information on season ticket options here.
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