University of Northern Colorado Athletics
Football
- Title:
- Associate Football Coach- Offensive Coordinator
- Email:
- jonathan.boyer@unco.edu
- Phone:
- 970-351-1768
In January, 2011 Jon Boyer returned to his alma mater to coach quarterbacks for the second time in his career and in 2012 he became the offensive coordinator. He has continued to coach the quarterbacks in addition to his increased role.
One of the most prolific quarterbacks in school history, Boyer had the opportunity to work with another name scattered throughout the record books in Seth Lobato. Lobato went on to break nearly every passing record in the Division I era at UNC and continued his career at the professional level, now playing for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
In his first season as the offensive coordinator, the Bears increased their offensive production by almost 70 yards per game, from 293.7 in 2011 to 361 yards in 2012. The biggest gain was in the rushing game as the team went from just 56.1 yards to 101.9.
Boyer graduated from the University of Northern Colorado in May, 2002 after serving as the starting quarterback for the 2000 and 2001 teams. While with the Bears, Boyer threw for 4,529 yards and 32 touchdowns over 22 games. His passing yards still rank eighth on the school's career charts.
Upon his graduation, Boyer was a strength and conditioning coach in Greeley before his first stint with the Bears coaching staff in 2004 and 2005. During those two years, Boyer served as the quarterbacks coach and received his master’s degree in sport and exercise science sport pedagogy.
In 2007, Boyer joined the Colorado Mesa coaching staff, serving as the offensive coordinator as well as overseeing the coaching duties for the quarterbacks, running backs and wide receivers.
Boyer is married to the former Vanessa Gates, who also received her master’s degree in education from Northern Colorado. The pair have two children, a daughter, Ava, and a boy,  Beau.
Coaching Experience
| 2012- | Northern Colorado, offensive coordinator/quarterbacks |
| 2011Â | Northern Colorado, quarterbacks |
| 2007-10 | Colorado Mesa, offensive coordinator |
| 2004-05 | Northern Colorado, quarterbacks |
