Coastal Carolina University Unveils New Head Coach: Ryan Beard
CONWAY, S.C. — Coastal Carolina University is set to introduce Ryan Beard as its fifth head coach in Chanticleer football history at a press conference on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. ET at the HTC Center. This highly anticipated event will be a pivotal moment for the university and its football program.
The university's Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics and University Recreation, Chance Miller, along with University President James J. Winebrake, will officially welcome Coach Beard to the team. The press conference is open to the public and will be a celebration of Teal Nation's newest leader.
The event will be broadcast live on ESPN+, as well as on GoCCU's social media channels and iHeart Radio/Rock 107, ensuring that fans across the nation can tune in. This multi-platform approach will create a buzz around the announcement and engage the entire Coastal Carolina community.
Coach Beard brings a wealth of experience to Conway, having led Missouri State's Bears to a bowl game in 2025, their first season at the FBS level. His success at Missouri State positions him as a strong addition to Coastal Carolina's coaching staff.
Media members attending the press conference will have the opportunity to engage in a formal Q&A session with Coach Beard, President Winebrake, and Miller. Local TV stations will also carry the event live, providing extensive coverage. For those seeking one-on-one interviews, please contact Mike Uva, Coastal Carolina's Associate AD for Communications and Media, at muva@coastal.edu.
Stay tuned for more updates on Coastal Carolina football by visiting GoCCUsports.com and following @CoastalFootball on social media. This is a pivotal moment for the program, and fans are eagerly awaiting the new era that Coach Beard will bring.
