Trojan Football
Defensive Coaching Staff

Kenny Hayes
Defensive Coordinator/Secondary

Kenny Hayes begins his third season as defensive coordinator and defensive backs coach at Dakota State University. He was named assistant coach in May of 2009. He was the defensive coordinator in Payson, Ariz. for five years before coming to DSU. In Payson, Hayes also was the Head Basketball coach and assistant track coach. Prior to going to Payson, Hayes was an assistant football coach in Valier, Mont.

Hayes earned his associate degree from Miles Community College, his bachelor's degree from University of Montana-Western and his master's degree from American Public University System.

Hayes is a native of Montana, and attended Valier High School. He was a four-year letter winner in football, basketball and track.

Kenny is married to Jornee Durant, originally from Queen Creek, Ariz., this past summer. Besides his football duties, he is the equipment coordinator at Dakota State University.

Josh Entringer
Recruiting Coordinator/Defensive Line

Josh Entringer will be entering his fifth year with the Trojan Football coaching staff as an assistant coach. He will continue to work with the defensive line for the Trojans. In his first three seasons, he coached four DAC All-Conference defensive linemen in Derek Gosch, Gavin Davis, Aaron Alyward and Brandon Stahl.

Entringer graduated from South Dakota School of Mines and Technology in 2004 with a bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering. He was a two-year starter for the Hardrockers football team. Entringer also possess a bachelor's degree in Computer Information Systems from Dakota State University. He earned his master's degree in DSU's Educational Technology.

Josh is a native of Corsica, S.D., and is the son of Sandy and Steve Entringer, who was a South Dakota high school football coach for 31 years. In addition to his football duties, he is the Resident Director for the Richardson Hall at Dakota State University.

Mike Caniglia
Assistant Coach/Defensive Secondary/Special Teams Coordinator

Mike Caniglia is entering his second year with the Trojans.  He will serve as the defensive secondary coach and special teams coordinator. While coaching at DSU in 1990-1993, Caniglia's coaching duties were the defensive coordinator and secondary coach. He has over 20 years of coaching experience with stops at Arizona State University, University of Wyoming, University of Idaho and Arizona Western College.

Caniglia had the opportunity to coach in three post season bowl games and one Division I-AA semi-playoff game while at University of Idaho. He was involved in the post season coaching in the Rose Bowl with Arizona State University, and back-to-back Holiday Bowl games with University of Wyoming. 

Joe Whealy
Assistant Coach/Linebackers

Whealy is entering his first year as assistant coach with the Trojan Football coaching staff.  He will be working with the linebackers this season.

Whealy played as the middle linebacker for the Trojans last two seasons.  He was selected to All-Conference team three times during his career at Dakota State.  He started off his career as a fullback for the Trojans in his first two seasons.

Joe is a native of Madison, S.D.  He is currently pursuing his degree in Exercise Science at Dakota State University.  He is the son of Mark and Lisa Whealy.