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Pete Rekstis

The Football Career of URI Defensive Coordinator

Pete Rekstis
Westerly United States (Rhode Island)
Professional Status
Employed
Available
About Me
Before entering the collegiate coaching profession, Pete Rekstis stood out as a 4-year starting safety at Youngstown State University. Initially recruited to the school by future Michigan State head coach Mark Dantonio and future Ohio State head coach Jim Tressel, Pete Rekstis helped to guide his team to the playoffs in 3 of his 4 years. In his final season, he also provided leadership as team captain.

Pete Rekstis ultimately graduated from Youngstown State with a BA in history. After that, he entered the coaching profession with a position on the staff of the US Coast Guard Academy. Elevated from defensive backs coach to defensive coordinator after only a single season, he proceeded to coach the team to both its first playoff appearance and a conference championship.

Pete Rekstis subsequently held defensive coach and coordinator positions at Austin Peay State University, Youngstown State, Kent State University, and Miami University. Since 2014, he has served as defensive coordinator and defensive backs coach at the University of Rhode Island, where he has helped to lead the team to its first winning record in 17 seasons.
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Defensive Coordinator

University of Rhode Island
Since July 2014

Defensive Coordinator

Florida Atlantic University
March 2012 to June 2014

Defensive Coordinator

Miami University
January 2011 to February 2012