Temple University Athletics
Football
Frank Leonard
- Title:
- Tight Ends Coach
- Email:
- fleonard@temple.edu
- Phone:
- 215-204-0864
Frank Leonard, who has 27 years of coaching experience on the collegiate and NFL levels, is in his first season as the tight ends coach at Temple University.
A 24-year college coaching veteran, Leonard spent the last three seasons as the tight ends coach for the St. Louis Rams (2009-11). Leonard’s group played a key role in the Rams’ offensive success in 2010. Daniel Fells finished fourth on the team in receptions as he set a new career-high with 41 catches. Billy Bajema also set a career best as he hauled in 14 passes while continuing to play a key role in the running game. In addition, Michael Hoomanawanui caught 13 passes, including three touchdowns, in eight games and showed a promising future.
Prior to making his NFL coaching debut for coach Steve Spagnuolo, Leonard served as tight ends coach at Kansas State University in 2007-08. He also spent three seasons (2004-06) as a special assignment scout for the New England Patriots.
Leonard joined the Patriots staff after 10 years at the University of Richmond, where he coached the offensive line (1994, 1997-2003), running backs (1995-96) and served as the school’s recruiting coordinator (2003).
In 1998, the Spiders posted a 9-3 record and earned their first Atlantic 10 title, a berth in the NCAA I-AA playoffs, and a No. 5 final national ranking. The Spiders earned a second Atlantic 10 title and a No. 6 national ranking in 2000 after posting a 10-3 record, rushing for a school-record 3,669 yards and reaching the quarterfinals of the NCAA I-AA playoffs.
Leonard coached at the University of Connecticut (1990-93), Western Connecticut (1982-84, 1987-90), and Central Connecticut State (1985-86).
A graduate of Central Connecticut State, Leonard earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees and played football for three seasons. Leonard played free safety for the semi-pro New England Crusaders in 1981.
A native of Wethersfield, Conn., Leonard and his wife Kathy have two daughters, Maria and Sarah.
A 24-year college coaching veteran, Leonard spent the last three seasons as the tight ends coach for the St. Louis Rams (2009-11). Leonard’s group played a key role in the Rams’ offensive success in 2010. Daniel Fells finished fourth on the team in receptions as he set a new career-high with 41 catches. Billy Bajema also set a career best as he hauled in 14 passes while continuing to play a key role in the running game. In addition, Michael Hoomanawanui caught 13 passes, including three touchdowns, in eight games and showed a promising future.
Prior to making his NFL coaching debut for coach Steve Spagnuolo, Leonard served as tight ends coach at Kansas State University in 2007-08. He also spent three seasons (2004-06) as a special assignment scout for the New England Patriots.
Leonard joined the Patriots staff after 10 years at the University of Richmond, where he coached the offensive line (1994, 1997-2003), running backs (1995-96) and served as the school’s recruiting coordinator (2003).
In 1998, the Spiders posted a 9-3 record and earned their first Atlantic 10 title, a berth in the NCAA I-AA playoffs, and a No. 5 final national ranking. The Spiders earned a second Atlantic 10 title and a No. 6 national ranking in 2000 after posting a 10-3 record, rushing for a school-record 3,669 yards and reaching the quarterfinals of the NCAA I-AA playoffs.
A graduate of Central Connecticut State, Leonard earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees and played football for three seasons. Leonard played free safety for the semi-pro New England Crusaders in 1981.
A native of Wethersfield, Conn., Leonard and his wife Kathy have two daughters, Maria and Sarah.
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