| Nationality |  United States |
|---|---|
| Past Teams | Wroclaw Panthers |
| Age | 0 |
Brayden McCombs, a young yet internationally experienced American coach, has been appointed as the new Head Coach for the Braunschweig Lions for the 2026 GFL season. His signing signals a clear organizational and athletic restart for the German record champions following the conclusion of a long-standing sponsorship era. McCombs brings a diverse global coaching résumé, including leadership roles in Australia, Brazil, and Europe. Notably, he was named “Coach of the Year” in the French Ligue Élite after leading the Ours de Toulouse to a surprising playoff berth in 2025. Following his successful stint in France, he served as the Offensive Line Coach for the Wrocław Panthers in the ELF, where he significantly improved the run game, contributing to QB Demarcus Irons Jr. becoming the first ELF quarterback to rush for over 1,000 yards. McCombs is highly regarded for his ability to build new structures and develop long-term football programs, making him the perfect fit to guide the Lions into their new era.
Previous stations
- Pre-Coaching: Offensive Line Player at Santa Barbara City College and Kansas Wesleyan University.
- Eastern Washington University (NCAA FCS Div. I) – Offensive Assistant (Part of a team that reached the 2019 FCS National Championship).
- Monash Warriors (Australia) – Coaching role (Details N/A).
- MidAmerica Nazarene University – Running Back Coach.
- Cruzeiro FA / Galo FA (Brazil) – Head Coach & Offensive Coordinator (Over three seasons; led a struggling team to a regional Vice-Championship).
- 2024: Molosses d’Asnières (French Ligue Élite) – Head Coach & Offensive Coordinator.
- 2025: Ours de Toulouse (French Ligue Élite) – Head Coach (Led team to playoffs).
- 2025: Wrocław Panthers (European League of Football – ELF) – Offensive Line Coach & Run Game Coordinator.
- 2026–Present: Braunschweig Lions (Erima GFL) – Head Coach.
Credits
- Braunschweig Lions präsentieren neuen Head Coach – Foot Bowl (Official Signing Announcement)
- Germany: Braunschweig Lions sign Brayden McCombs as new HC – American Football International (Detailed Career)
- Brayden McCombs to Lead the Offensive Line for Panthers Wrocław (Panthers Signing/Coaching Philosophy)
- Meilenstein erreicht – Braunschweig Lions verpflichten neuen Headcoach – Newyorker Lions (Lions Context)
- Brayden McCombs – Football Coach – MidAmerica Nazarene (Educational background)
Achievements
Team Achievements
- 2025: French Ligue Élite Playoff Berth (Ours de Toulouse).
- 2023: Southwest Regional Vice-Championship (Cruzeiro FA, Brazil).
- 2019: NCAA FCS National Championship Runner-Up (Eastern Washington University) – *as Offensive Assistant*.
Personal Achievements
- 2025: Named “Coach of the Year” in the French Ligue Élite (Division 1).
- Successfully reduced the Wrocław Panthers’ sack rate by 50% during his tenure as OL Coach.
- Holds a Master’s degree in Education from Eastern Washington University.
- Coached the Wrocław Panthers offensive line unit that produced the first 1,000-yard rushing quarterback in ELF history (Demarcus Irons Jr.).
Selected Statistics
- Under his offensive leadership (Molosses d’Asnières, 2024), the team fielded the best offense in the French Ligue Élite.
- As OL Coach for the Wrocław Panthers (2025), the team’s rushing attack saw a significant improvement.
- He led the Ours de Toulouse to the playoffs in the French top division despite low expectations.
Other
- **Full Name:** Brayden McCombs.
- **Education:** Holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Secondary Education with an emphasis in Social Studies and a minor in history, as well as a Master’s degree in Education.
- **Personal Life:** McCombs enjoys playing video games, regularly going to the gym, and spending time outdoors with his wife and dog.
- **Philosophy:** He is known for pushing players to be their best: “respectable, humble, hardworking, and trustworthy people.”
- **Immediate Focus:** His primary task in Braunschweig is to assemble the 2026 coaching staff and team roster and establish an effective off-season training program.
- **Lions’ Vision:** His hiring represents a focus on establishing new structures and long-term development in Braunschweig.
