Head Coach
JOE FORCHTNER

7th Season, 1st Season as Head Coach

The Forchtner File

Birthdate:

January 31, 1978

Hometown:

Elkhorn, NE

High School:

Elkhorn High School,1996

College.:

University of Kansas (BS),2001

Delta State University (MA), 2004

Certifications
NSCA Strength and Conditioning Specialist
USAW Weightlifting

Coaching History

2012: Head Coach, New Mexico Military Institute

2011: Assistant Head Coach & Defensive Coordinator, NMMI

2009-10: Defensive Coordinator, New Mexico Military Institute

2006-08: Linebackers,  New Mexico Military Institute

2005-06: Assistant Head Coach, Mount Allison University

2003-04: Safeties,  Delta State University

2002-03: Defensive Tackles, Delta State University

2001-02: Defensive Line/Special Teams, Haskell University

Coaching Accomplishments

• Delta State defense ranked 2nd in the Gulf South Conference in total defense in 2003 & 2004
• Achieved Delta States’ 3rd best record in school history in 2004
  
• Defense set school’s single season sack record in 2002 at Haskell University
• 2011 Samson National Strength Coach of the Year – Junior College

Prominent Pupils

Bill Ross, 2010 All-Conference LB
Darrelyn McCloud, 2011 All-Conference DB
Kaulana Waalani-Arroyo, 2011 All-Conference DB
Nathan Mageo, 2008 All-Conference DL
Ronald Pierre, 2008 All WSFL Conference LB
Holland Fiu, 2007 NJCAA All-American LB

Matt Harding (Mount Allison) 2005, All-Canadian LB

Mike Bailey, DE signed by Toronto Argonauts

Anthony Maddux (Delta State) 2003, NCAA D-II All-American, 4th Round draft pick by the Jacksonville Jaguars
Nick Jackson (NMMI) 2006, All-WSFL LB, NJCAA All-American

Ricky Bigger (Haskell) 2002, All-American DE

Email: JamesF@nmmi.edu
Phone: (575) 624-8620

The Ashfield File

Education
- 2005-2006 Stanford University
Studied in Master of Liberal Arts program
- 2004-2006 Delta State University
M.Ed. in Health, Physical Education, and Recreation
- 1998-2000  St. John’s University
B.A. English/Communication Arts
Graduated Magna Cum Laude
Earned Minnesota State Secondary Teaching License
- 2000 New York University
Studied Acting during Summer 2000 at NYU’s Tisch School of Fine Arts
- 1996-1997 Drake University
Chemistry/Pre-Med Major

Coaching History

2011 to present: Offensive Coordinator, New Mexico Military Institute
2008-10: Assistant Coach – Receivers, Loras College
2007: Assistant Coach – Quarterbacks & Receivers Coach / Recruiting Coordinator, Simpson College
2005–06: Graduate Assistant Coach / Coaching Intern, Stanford University
2004–05: Graduate Assistant Coach, Delta State University
2004: Head Coach, New Zealand Haka
2001-04: Head Coach / Director of Coaching, North Harbour Pride

Accomplishments as a Player
- Played collegiate football for Drake University and St. John's
- After his college career, played professional football in Germany for the Schwaebisch Hall Unicorns, where he quarterbacked his team into the quarterfinals of the German Football League's playoffs.

Prominent Pupils

David Vega, 2011 All-Conference QB
Max Thompson, 2011 All-Conference RB
Xan Mangum, 2011 All-Conference WR

Email: ashfield@nmmi.edu
Phone: (575) 624-8278

The Bisch File

Birthdate:

July 20, 1984

Hometown:

Madison Lake, MN

High School:

St. Croix Central

College:

University of Wisconsin River Falls

(BS) Health and Human Performance

Minnesota State University

(MA) Sport Management

Coaching History:

2007-2008: Strength and Conditioning Student Assistant, UW-River Falls

2007-2008: Equipment Assistant for Kansas City Chiefs

2009-2010: Defensive Graduate Assistant, MSU

2010: Director of Football Operations

2011: Tailbacks Coach, MSU

Playing Experience:

2005-2008: University of Wisconsin-River Falls

Prominent Players:

Andy Pfeiffer- 2011 All-NSIC TB

Bryce Kinniry- 2009-2010 All-NSIC CB

Kelvin Rodgers- 1st Team All-Region CB/KR, played in Cactus Bowl and currently a member of the Chicago Rush (AFL)

Coaching Accomplishments:

2011: Won NSIC Conference Title

2011: Mineral Water Bowl Champions

2009, 2011: Won NSIC South Division Title

2009: Assisted on a defense that led D2 and all divisions with 29 interceptions

Email: bisch@nmmi.edu
Phone: (575) 624-8285

The Romero File

Birthdate:

May 31, 1984

Hometown:

Lumberton, TX

High School:

Lumberton High School

College:

West Texas A&M University

(BA) Political Science

(MA) Interdisciplinary Studies with a focus on Sports and Exercise Science

Coaching History:

2008-2010: West Texas A&M Defensive Line Coach

2011: West Texas A&M Tight End Coach

Playing Experience:

2002-2003: Navarro Junior College

2004: Hiram College

Prominent Players:

Eugene Sims- Division II All-American Defensive End and 6th round draft pick for the St. Louis Rams 2009

Bryan Braman- 2011 Undrafted Free Agent Houston Texans Defensive End

Kyle Thomas- WTAMU All Conference Defensive End 2010

Dishon Robertson- WTAMU All Conference Defensive Line 2010

Email: romerob@nmmi.edu
Phone: (575) 624-8307

The Thatcher File

Birthdate:

April 5, 1986

Hometown:

Truth or Consequences, NM

High School:

Hot Spring High School

College:

New Mexico State University

(BS) Kinesiology

New Mexico State University

(MA) Curriculum and Instruction

Coaching History:

2009-2011: New Mexico State University Offensive Graduate Assistant

Playing Experience:

2004-2008: New Mexico State University Wide Receiver

Email: thatcher@nmmi.edu
Phone: (575) 624-8274