Danny Verpaele joined the VMI football coaching staff as a defensive assistant just prior to the start of this season's spring drills. The former University of South Florida player and undergraduate assistant will assist defensive coordinator A.J. Christoff with the secondary.
Verpaele joins the staff from USF, where he was both a player and undergraduate assistant coach. He lettered three years with the Bulls and participated in four consecutive bowl games. As a defensive back, Verpaele was tabbed a 3rd Team Freshman All-American Strong Safety by the Sporting News.
As a student assistant at USF, Verpaele assisted with the defensive game plan and film breakdown during the 2008 season. He has worked numerous football camps, including as an assistant speed coach at the Pat Campbell speed camps since 2003, running speed acquisition drills and organizing stretching and fundamental periods. He also served as secondary assistant coach for Lauren's 1st and Goal Football camp in 2008 and was a camp coach for five years for the Merritt Island (Fla.) High School football camp.
