Experience
Tim Brewster led Minnesota to an amazing six-win turnaround and a berth in the Insight Bowl in just his second season as head coach.
• 23-year coaching veteran • Served under coaching legends Mack Brown, Marty Schottenheimer and Mike Shanahan • Well-rounded coach with 15 years of collegiate coaching experience at Minnesota, Texas, North Carolina and Purdue and seven years of NFL coaching with the Denver Broncos and San Diego Chargers • Coached in 11 bowl games and played in two at Illinois • Position coach for NFL All-Pro Antonio Gates Brewster helped Willie VanDeSteeg (left) to All-Big Ten honors in 2008 and a contract with the Baltimore Ravens. Brewster helped Antonio Gates (right) blossom into one of the best tight ends in the NFL. Mike Shanahan, a former Gophers’ assistant coach (1979) returned to the U of M in 2007 to visit his former Broncos assistant, Tim Brewster.
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About Coach Brewster
"Tim worked with us for 13 years and is not only one of the best football coaches I've ever coached with, but he's also a great friend. He's a high-energy guy who has gained experience and been a part of winning programs at every level. He's had success as a high school head coach, as an assistant head coach and recruiting coordinator at two major college football programs and coached with two of the best NFL coaches ever in Mike Shanahan and Marty Schottenheimer.” – Mack Brown, Texas Head Coach “He can do it all. From a football aspect, he’ll X and O with anybody, but what sets him apart is that he has a personality, he has a vision and he’s a guy who gets the most out of people. He’s smart on how he delegates and he gets the big picture. He’s been around a lot of programs that have won, and I think Minnesota will see in time not only will he recruit, he’ll do a great job with the Xs and Os as well.” – Mike Shanahan, Denver Broncos Head Coach “I think he’s a terrific football coach. Interestingly enough, I wasn’t exactly sure that pro football was where he would have a chance to grow and advance, but clearly he did, and he is one of the finest coaches I’ve ever been around. He’s a great teacher. He’s a very demanding individual, who gets the best out of his players. Tim also has extensive experience in the administrative aspects of coaching on the collegiate level.” – Marty Schottenheimer, NFL coaching great “Tim is one of the main reasons I developed and improved as a player. He saw my potential before anyone else did and he believed in me. I have dealt with guys who weren’t honest with me, and when I was looking for a genuine guy, Tim didn't promise me this or that. He was realistic with me. As a coach, he taught that success comes down to the details of the game and that’s what separates people." – Antonio Gates, All-Pro TE, San Diego Chargers