| Nationality |  United States |
|---|---|
| Past Teams | Frankfurt Galaxy |
| Age | 67 |
Bart Andrus is a seasoned American football coach with over 25 years of experience across nearly every major professional league, including the NFL, CFL, USFL, and a significant history in European football. Born in Logan, Utah, Andrus brings a proven, offense-first philosophy to the Frankfurt Galaxy as their Head Coach and Offensive Coordinator for the 2025 ELF season.
He is perhaps best known in Europe for his seven seasons (2001–2007) as Head Coach of the Amsterdam Admirals in NFL Europe (NFLE), a tenure that culminated in a World Bowl XIII Championship in 2005, for which he was named NFLE Coach of the Year. Before that, he won a World Bowl as the Offensive Coordinator for Rhein Fire in 2000. Andrus is highly regarded as a veteran offensive expert with an extensive international network. His hiring by the Galaxy, where he is now full-time HC/OC, signals a clear ambition to achieve success in the ELF, leveraging his vast experience and championship pedigree.
Previous stations
- 1981–1983: St. Patrick High School (CA) (Head Coach)
- 1984–1985: BYU Cougars (NCAA) (Graduate Assistant)
- 1986–1989: Humboldt State Lumberjacks (Offensive Coordinator)
- 1990–1991: Montana State Bobcats (Offensive Coordinator)
- 1993–1995: Southern Utah Thunderbirds (Offensive Coordinator)
- 1996: Rocky Mountain Battlin’ Bears (NAIA) (Head Coach)
- 1997: Tennessee Oilers (NFL) (Offensive Assistant/Quality Control)
- 1998: Tennessee Oilers (NFL) (Offensive Assistant/Quarterbacks)
- 1999: Tennessee Titans (NFL) (Quarterbacks Coach)
- 2000: Rhein Fire (NFL Europe) (Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks)
- 2001–2007: Amsterdam Admirals (NFL Europe) (Head Coach)
- 2008: Tennessee Titans (NFL) (Offensive Assistant)
- 2009: Toronto Argonauts (CFL) (Head Coach)
- 2011: Omaha Nighthawks (UFL) (Offensive Coordinator)
- 2012: Omaha Nighthawks (UFL) (Head Coach)
- 2013: St. Louis Rams (NFL) (Offensive Assistant)
- 2014: Feather River Golden Eagles (NJCAA) (Head Coach)
- 2018–2019: The Spring League (Various HC roles)
- 2021: Ottawa Gee-Gees (U Sports) (Quarterbacks Coach)
- 2022–2023: Philadelphia Stars (USFL) (Head Coach)
- 2025–present: Frankfurt Galaxy (ELF) (Head Coach & Offensive Coordinator)
Achievements
Team Achievements
- World Bowl Champion with Rhein Fire (2000, as Offensive Coordinator/QBs Coach).
- World Bowl XIII Champion with Amsterdam Admirals (2005, as Head Coach).
- World Bowl Finalist with Amsterdam Admirals (2006).
- Conference Champion with the Tennessee Titans (1999 season).
Personal Achievements
- Big Sky All-Academic Honors (1980, as a player).
- NAIA Division I Coach of the Year (1996).
- NFL Europe Coach of the Year (2005).
- Led Rocky Mountain College to a 6–4 record in 1996, turning around a program that had not won a game in four years, with the offense ranking first in the nation.
- Coached in 5 professional championship games, including one Super Bowl (Tennessee Titans, 1999 season).
Credits
- Bart Andrus – Wikipedia
- New era! Frankfurt Galaxy name Bart Andrus as new head coach – European League Football
- Ehemaliger NFL & NFL Europe Coach, Bart Andrus, wird Head Coach von Frankfurt Galaxy (Official Website)
- Frankfurt Galaxy announce two new full time coaches – European League Football
- Coaches – Team Frankfurt Galaxy (Official Website)
- Former Argonauts’ head coach Bart Andrus hired by ELF’s Frankfurt Galaxy – 3DownNation
Selected Statistics
- His record as Head Coach for the Amsterdam Admirals (NFLE) was 34–36 (.486) over seven seasons.
- He compiled a combined regular season head coaching record in the USFL of 10–10 (.500).
- As Quarterbacks Coach for the Tennessee Titans in 1999, the team went 13–3 in the regular season and reached the Super Bowl (AFC Championship).
- He posted a 6–4 record (.600) as an NCAA Head Coach (Rocky Mountain College).
Other
- Andrus played quarterback in college, attending Los Angeles Valley College, College of the Canyons, Oregon State University, and the University of Montana.
- He has an extensive international network, having hired both the Galaxy’s Defensive Coordinator (John Leijten) and Offensive Line Coach (Mike Mitchell), both of whom he worked with in previous European or College stints.
- Frankfurt Galaxy Sporting Director Thomas Kösling stated: “Bart Andrus is an absolute top coach who has already coached at many levels. He is a proven offensive expert who will help us enormously with his vast experience. He already knows Europe from his time in the NFL Europe and we are proud to present someone of his calibre as our new HC/OC.”
- Andrus previously served as Head Coach/General Manager for the Philadelphia Stars in the USFL from 2022 to 2023.
- His one season as Head Coach of the Toronto Argonauts (CFL) in 2009 ended with a 3-15 record, which was marred by his struggle to adapt to the unique CFL game and publicized disagreements with players.
