Southern Virginia University

Director of Athletics Josh Monsen has announced the promotion of Chris Ehorn Jr. to Interim Head Coach, in July of 2026.

Ehorn arrived on campus ahead of the 2025 campaign after being named Defensive Coordinator. Shortly after a record-breaking season, he was promoted to Associate Head Coach.

He's now the seventh Head Coach in program history. Under his watch, the defense improved significantly in just one season. They recovered the second most fumbles in Division lll and were second in the USA South with 12 interceptions, four of which were returned for touchdowns. As a result, the Knights enjoyed the program's winningest campaign in over a decade. 

In his first season with the Knights, Ehorn Jr. played a pivotal role in one of the program’s most successful defensive campaigns. 

Southern Virginia’s defense ranked second in the nation in fumble recoveries and third in defensive touchdowns. The unit also finished among the top 20 nationally in turnovers gained and ranked in the top 40 in red zone defense.

Ehorn brings extensive coaching experience at both the collegiate and high school levels. Most recently, he served as Defensive Coordinator and Special Teams Coordinator at Westfield State University, where he led the top rushing defense in the MASCAC, produced a Conference Defensive Rookie of the Year, and developed multiple All-Conference players. Before that, he was the Special Teams Coordinator and Linebackers Coach at Western New England University, helping the team to a New England Bowl Championship while coaching a defense that allowed just 17.6 points per game.

Ehorn also has experience as a Head Coach at Amherst Regional High School, where he revitalized the program, leading the team to three league championships and a regional title, as well as a trip to the 2019 Division 5 State Finals.