Lou Conte

Lou Conte Jr. (born c. 1982) is an American college football coach. He is the head football coach for Westfield State University, a position he has held since 2024.^[1] He was the head football coach for American International College in 2023.^[2][3][4][5] He previously coached for Maine Maritime, Springfield,^[6][7] Williston Northampton School, Lenoir–Rhyne,^[8] and The Citadel.^[9][10] He also coached men's lacrosse for Maine Maritime and Williston Northampton School.^[11][12]

Lou Conte

Current position
Title	Head coach
Team	Westfield State
Conference	MASCAC
Record	2–2
Biographical details
Born	c. 1982 (age 41–42) Agawam, Massachusetts, U.S.
Alma mater	Springfield College (2004, 2010) The Citadel (2022)
Playing career
2001–2004	Springfield
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
Football
2006–2007	Maine Maritime (OL)
2008–2009	Springfield (GA)
2010	Williston Northampton HS (MA) (DC)
2011–2013	Lenoir–Rhyne (RB/ST)
2014	The Citadel (RB)
2015	Springfield (co-OC/QB)
2016–2022	The Citadel (OC/QB/FB)
2023	American International
2024–present	Westfield State
Lacrosse
2006–2007	Maine Maritime
2010	Williston Northampton HS (MA) (assistant)
Wrestling
2010	Williston Northampton HS (MA) (JV)
Administrative career (AD unless noted)
2010	Williston Northampton HS (MA) (assistant)
Head coaching record
Overall	5–10 (football)

Head coaching record

Football

Year	Team	Overall	Conference	Standing	Bowl/playoffs
American International Yellow Jackets (Northeast-10 Conference) (2023)
2023	American International	3–8	2–6	8th
American International:		3–8	2–6
Westfield State Owls (Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference) (2024–present)
2024	Westfield State	2–2	2–1
Westfield State:		2–2	2–1
Total:		5–10

References

1. "Lou Conte, Jr. Named Head Football Coach at Westfield State". June 4, 2024.
2. "Lou Conte named Head Football Coach". January 11, 2023.
3. "American International College names new head football coach". WWLP. January 12, 2023. Retrieved July 25, 2023.
4. Messiah, Saleem. "AIC Welcomes Lou Conte as New Head Football Coach". AIC Yellow Jacket. Retrieved July 25, 2023.
5. "AIC Names Daniel Chipka as Interim Head Football Coach". May 23, 2024.
6. "Football Adds Lou Conte '05 G'10 To Staff". March 25, 2015.
7. "Congratulations to Coach Brent Thompson and Lou Conte–New Assistant Football Coaches at the Citadel!". Triple Option Football Academy. January 9, 2014. Retrieved July 25, 2023.
8. "Lenoir-Rhyne Football Coaching Staff". Lenoir-Rhyne University Athletics. December 4, 2012. Retrieved July 25, 2023.
9. "Citadel DC Drayton leaves for NFL: Conte returns as OC". Post and Courier. February 3, 2016. Retrieved July 25, 2023.
10. "Conte Returns to The Citadel As Offensive Coordinator". WCSC-TV. February 5, 2016. Retrieved July 25, 2023.
11. "Lou Conte - Football Coach". The Citadel Athletics. Retrieved July 25, 2023.
12. "Lou Conte". American International College. Retrieved July 25, 2023.

External links

• Westfield State profile
• American International profile
• The Citadel profile