Anderson Tabs Lantz as Offensive Coordinator

The Anderson University athletic department, athletic director Marcie Taylor and head football coach Steve Rock have tabbed Eric Lantz as the offensive coordinator.

Lantz spent the last four years as an assistant coach at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. In those four years, Lantz served three seasons as the wide receivers coach and one season as the defensive backs coach. Prior to arriving at Rose-Hulman, Lantz spent the previous two seasons as the offensive quality control coach at NCAA Division I's Miami University in Oxford, Ohio.

"I am excited to welcome Coach Lantz to the Raven Football Family," Steve Rock said. "Eric's previous coaching experiences have prepared him well for his new role of offensive coordinator. Eric impressed me in the interview process through the way he has his offensive scheme organized in an easy way for the players to understand. Coach Lantz has extensive recruiting experience on a national level and takes great pride in his recruiting efforts."

Lantz coached the wide receivers in his first three years with the Fightin' Engineers. On game days, Lantz helped identify opponents' coverages and outside pressures from the press box. Lantz also provided assistance with the punt return team. He coached a first-team all-Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference (HCAC) selection in each of his three years as the wide receivers coach. In 2017, Rose-Hulman closed out the season ranked 13th in the nation in total offense. The Fightin' Engineers also ranked fifth in the nation in red zone offense during the 2019 season.

While at Rose-Hulman, Lantz mentored Raymond Burtnick and Noah Thomas. Burtnick tallied 15 touchdown receptions in 2017, which tied for ninth in the nation. Thomas ranked eighth among NCAA Division III leaders in all-purpose yards in both the 2018 and 2019 seasons. He also ranked eighth in the nation in receiving yards per game and receptions per game in 2018.

As a defensive backs coach during the Spring 2021 season, Lantz was in charge of developing multiple defensive coverages. Lantz filled the role of Rose-Hulman's pass game coordinator, which is responsible for defending the opponents' pass game, especially on third down. He coached a first-team all-HCAC recipient and two second-team all-HCAC recipients. Lantz also served as the punt return coordinator, which allowed the fewest yards per punt return in the conference. He spent three years as the junior varsity team's head coach and offensive coordinator. Lantz also served as a video coordinator for three years and the team's graphic designer for four years.

While at Miami University, Lantz assisted with quarterbacks, receivers and tight ends. He provided analysis on opponents' defensive fronts during different offensive situations. Lantz assisted in coaching the team's kick and punt return teams.

During the Summer of 2016, Lantz served as the wide receivers coach at USA Football Development Games in Canton, Ohio. He coached high school athletes and ran drills on the fundamentals of the game.

Lantz received his Bachelor of Arts in History from Miami in 2015. He then earned a Master of Science in Physical Education/Coaching from Indiana State University in 2019.

Anderson University is on a mission to educate students for lives of faith and service, offering more than 60 undergraduate majors, 30 three-year degrees, 20 NCAA Division III intercollegiate sports, alongside adult and graduate programs. The private, liberal arts institution is fully accredited and recognized among top colleges for its business, computer science, cybersecurity, dance, engineering, nursing, and teacher education programs. Anderson University was established in 1917 in Anderson, Indiana, by the Church of God.