Davis, Calif. - Offensive Coordinator
Cody Hawkins was named to the American Football Coaches Association 2022 35 Under 35 Coaches Leadership Institute class the organization announced on Monday.
The 35 Under 35 Coaches Leadership Institute is a program aimed at identifying and developing premier, future leaders in football coaching. Selected participants are invited to attend a one-day institute that features a curriculum of interactive lectures focused on topics specifically tailored to emphasize leadership in the coaching profession, ethics, influential responsibilities, career progression, and family balance.
To be eligible, applicants had to be born on or after January 1, 1987, and must be currently serving as a high school head coach, two-year college full-time assistant or head coach, or NAIA/NCAA (all divisions) full-time assistant or head coach. Applicants were required to submit a resume, five references, and a 1,600-word article or five-minute live instructional video on an offensive, defensive, special teams, or position-specific topic of the applicant's choosing back in the summer.
This year's class was chosen from a field of over 200 applicants.
"First and foremost, it is the hard work of our players and staff that have put me in the position to be selected for such an honor," Hawkins said. "I am so thankful to be a part of the UC Davis community. Our primary goal is to create the optimal student-athlete experience, while honoring the great legacy of Aggies that have come before us. I look forward to taking this recognition and maximizing the opportunity to learn, collaborate, and grow with some of the best in the business."
The 2021 season marked Hawkins' fifth as a member of the Aggie coaching staff and second as the offensive coordinator. Hawkins' teams have averaged over 30 points per game in each of his seasons and were the second-ranked rushing attack in the Big Sky at 175.8 yards per game, the highest single season average since the 2002 season.
The Aggies have averaged over 400 yards of total offense under Hawkins with eight offensive players earning All-Big Sky honors during his tenure.
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