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Pritchard Returns to Stanford as New Head Coach
29 Nov
Summary
- Tavita Pritchard, ex-Stanford QB, hired as head coach.
- General Manager Andrew Luck announced the hiring Friday.
- Pritchard previously served as QB coach for Commanders.

Stanford University has welcomed back former quarterback Tavita Pritchard as its new head football coach. The announcement was made by General Manager Andrew Luck on Friday, signaling a new era for the Cardinal program. Pritchard, a former teammate of Luck, brings a wealth of experience from his prior coaching roles.
Pritchard's coaching journey includes a recent stint as the quarterbacks coach for the NFL's Washington Commanders, where he played a key role in their offensive development and success, including reaching the NFC title game. Prior to his NFL experience, he served as an assistant coach at Stanford for over a decade.
His return to The Farm is met with enthusiasm, with Luck highlighting Pritchard's leadership qualities and commitment to student-athlete success. Pritchard expressed his gratitude and shared a clear vision for building a championship-caliber program through hard work and dedication.




