ST. DAVIDS, Pa. – Head Coach Billy Crocker announced that Deon Henry will join the Eastern University Football Staff to lead Special Teams and coach Defensive Backs.  Henry arrives at Eastern with a wealth of experience as a coach and recruiter at both the Division II and Division III level.

Henry arrives at Eastern after serving in the same role at Bloomsburg University last season. He helped the Huskies to lead the PSAC in passing defense. Bloomsburg allowed only 152 yards per game and seven total touchdowns while taking away 10 interceptions. He had two defensive backs earn All-PSAC East Honors.

Before coaching at Bloomsburg, Henry worked at Division II Post University, and The College of New Jersey. He began his coaching career at Rowan University where he served in a variety of roles over eight years. He was a finalist for the 2017 AFCA Division III Assistant Coach of the Year award.

"I am excited to bring someone of Deon's caliber to our staff," Crocker Said. "He brings a wealth of experience coaching both Special Teams and on the defensive side of the ball to our program.  Deon will more importantly provide great leadership and guidance to our young players"

Henry played defensive back at Wesley College and Norfolk University and has a Masters in Health and Exercise Science from California University of Pa. He is originally from Millville, N.J.