Sean Rochelle, a former assistant coach at the University of Houston, University of Arkansas and Clemson University, is now in his third season as the defensive coordinator at Azusa Pacific.
The former director of football operations at Houston, Rochelle returned to college football in 2001 after serving a year as an educational consultant for New Urban Alliance based in Indianapolis, Ind.
Rochelle fashions an impressive blend of coaching and academics. Prior to his season at Houston, he served 5 years as the coordinator of Student Athlete Support Services at Arkansas. He has a doctorate in adult education and a master's degree in higher education administration, both earned at Arkansas.
Rochelle played quarterback at NAIA-member University of Arkansas-Monticello, from which he graduated in 1989, summa cum laude. He was a two-time Academic All-American, twice an all-conference selection and garnered Conference Player of the Year honors his senior season.
Like Shinnick, Rochelle began his coaching career as a graduate assistant coach on Ken Hatfield's staffs at both Arkansas and Clemson, beginning at Arkansas in 1989 and following Hatfield to Clemson the next season.
He returned to his alma mater in 1991 and served 3 seasons as Arkansas-Monticello's defensive coordinator. The Boll Weavers advanced to the 1993 NAIA semi-finals of the playoffs and earned a spot in the Aztec Bowl.
Along with his duties on the field, Rochelle coordinates the Cougars' recruiting efforts and teaches within the university's physical education department.
Rochelle is married to Caroline Kerr and they reside in Glendora.
