Millikin Athletics

Wes Welnack joined the Millikin University coaching staff in 2019.  For the 2021 season, Welnack will be coaching the Big Blue defensive line and serving as the program's strength and conditioning coordinator.

Welnack comes to the staff after serving as the Run Game Coordinator & Offensive Line Coach at Moorpark College. While at Moorpark College, Welnack produced five All-Conference members along with helping a number of student-athletes sign with four year institutions including Brian Woodard (Western Illinois University), Caleb White (Lindenwood University), Cory Price (Truman State University), Trevor Martens (Rocky Mountain College), along with many others outside his position group. Previous to Moorpark College, Welnack served as the Special Teams Coordinator while coaching Wide Receivers, Running Backs, and Tight Ends at Illinois College. During his tenure at Illinois College, Welnack produced three Midwest All-Conference members (Austin Ellsworth '16, Jason Barbour '16, & Greg Cross '17). As a Special Teams Coordinator, Welnack produced the best Punt Return unit in the Midwest Conference during the 2017-2018 season that ranked 16th nationally. Furthermore, the Illinois College Special Team units set multiple school records including the longest punt return, most created turnovers, and longest field goal. Prior to Illinois College, Welnack was the Tight Ends Coach at Cal Lutheran University where he produced two SCIAC All-Conference members (Alex Moise '15 & Conner Allen '15).

Welnack earned his Bachelors of Science degree from the University of North Texas with a Major in Kinesiology and a Minor in Psychology. Welnack recently finished his Masters from the University of Missouri specializing in Education, Psychology, & Counseling.