Williamsburg, KY – Patriots Head Football Coach Shan Housekeeper has been busy with the offseason program and has been filling out his coaching staff for the 2022 season.  The latest addition is offensive line coach Bryan Stork, who brings coaching and playing experiences to Williamsburg. 

"I am very thankful for this opportunity to coach at UC," said Stork. "Under the guidance of Head Coach Housekeeper, I look forward to developing our players both on and off the field to be the best young men they can be and reach their full potential. I am excited to get to work and contribute to building a winning culture."

Stork brings six years of NCAA Division I experiences to UC as he has spent the last three years at East Tennessee State University as the tight ends coach.  In his time with the Bucs, Stork coached three All-SoCon recipients, including Nate Adkins.  Prior to ETSU, Stork was a graduate assistant at Southern Mississippi serving as the offensive line coach.

Stork played college at Florida State and was the starting center of FSU 2013 national title team his senior year.  He earned the Rimington Trophy in 2013, for being the nation's top center.  He was a fourth round draft pick of the New England patriots and won a Super Bowl in his rookie season.

Stork is married to his wife Lauren.  Be sure to follow Coach Stork on Twitter at @CoachBStork.

The Patriots will kickoff there 2022 season on Saturday, August 27, when they host Union in a Battle for the Brass Lantern.  Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. at James H. Taylor, II Stadium.

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