Walsh University graduate, Adam Ferback, was hired to be the Associate Head Coach / Defensive Coordinator prior to the 2024 football season for the Cavaliers Football Program.
In Ferback’s second season as Defensive Coordinator in 2025, the Cavaliers led by their defense reached their most wins (6) since joining the NCAA. The defense was highlighted by their rushing defense that ranked 3rd in the G-MAC and 10th in NCAA Division 2 only allowing 94.7 rushing yards per game.
Statistically, Walsh’s Defense in 2025 surpassed their previous year totals with more sacks, more turnovers, and more force fumbles. All marking the highest totals since 2019. Defensive Captains Marvin Conkle and Chris Jones were also named 2nd Team All-Conference. In his first season as Defensive Coordinator with Walsh in 2024, Ferback helped coach the Cavaliers to their first 5 win season since 2011. This included the program's first career wins over Hillsdale and Ashland, who were ranked at the time.
Walsh’s Defense in the 2024 season led by Adam Ferback had an incredible year highlighted by multiple accomplishments:
- 19 sacks; most sacks in a season since 2019
- 18 turnovers; T-Most turnovers in a season since 2019
- 11 forced fumbles; most force fumbles in the G-MAC
- 3 INT Returns; most in a season since 2004
Following the season, Walsh had Cam Hollobaugh named Defensive Player of the Year, becoming the first player in program history to receive the recognition twice. Marvin Conkle was also named 2nd Team All-Conference while Hollobaugh was named First-Team All-Conference as well.
Prior to being hired as the Associate Head Coach/Defensive Coordinator at Walsh in 2024. Ferback played football at Walsh from 2010-2014. He graduated from Walsh with a double major (History/AYA social studies), with a minor in communications in 2015.
Following his playing career, Adam spent multiple years as a Grad Assistant for Walsh. Eventually serving as the Tight Ends Coach from 2017 to 2021. In Early 2022, Adam switched to defense as the Defensive Line Coach, where he would help make large improvements to the defensive line.
In 2023, Adam made the switch to high school where he helped coach the Lutheran West Longhorns to a 7-3 season. Shortly following the season, he was brought back to Walsh to be the Defensive Coordinator.
