 McDonnell in 2015 at Spartan Stadium before a game against San Jose State | |
| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | October 15, 1956 Saratoga Springs, New York, U.S. |
| Playing career | |
| 1975–1978 | New Hampshire |
| Position(s) | Defensive back |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1983–1984 | Hamilton (DC) |
| 1985–1987 | Boston University (WR/TE) |
| 1988 | Boston College (GA) |
| 1989–1990 | Columbia (OLB) |
| 1991–1993 | New Hampshire (WR/QB) |
| 1994–1998 | New Hampshire (OC) |
| 1999–2018 | New Hampshire |
| 2020–2021 | New Hampshire |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 157–104 |
| Tournaments | 14–14 (NCAA Division I-AA/FCS playoffs) |
| Accomplishments and honors | |
| Championships | |
| 1 A-10 (2005) 1 CAA (2014) 2 A-10 North Division (2004–2005) 2 CAA North Division (2008–2009) | |
| Awards | |
| 2× Eddie Robinson Award (2005, 2014) | |
Sean Patrick McDonnell (born October 15, 1956) is a retired college football coach and former player, best known for his tenure as head football coach at the University of New Hampshire.