| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | Livonia, Michigan, U.S. |
| Playing career | |
| 1974–1977 | Albion |
| Position(s) | Center |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1978 | Bowling Green (GA) |
| 1979–1980 | Michigan (GA) |
| 1981–1982 | Ball State (OL) |
| 1983–1991 | Colorado (DL) |
| 1992–1996 | Northwestern (DC/LB) |
| 1997–2000 | Maryland |
| 2001–2011 | Penn State (LB) |
| 2011 | Penn State (co-DC/LB) |
| 2012–2013 | Penn State (LB) |
| 2014–2020 | Air Force (ILB) |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 15–29 |
Ron Vanderlinden is a retired American college football coach. Vanderlinden was most recently the linebackers coach at Air Force. He served as the head football coach at the University of Maryland, College Park from 1997 to 2000, compiling a record of 15–29.
Vanderlinden is known for his recruiting ability on the East Coast and within his native state of Michigan.[1]