POCATELLO, Idaho - The search for Idaho State's next football coach is over.
After a national search, Idaho State Director of Athletics
Pauline Thiros has announced that Charlie Ragle has been named head coach of the Idaho State football program.
"The group of candidates we had the opportunity to consider in this search are exemplary. But, among these very impressive and capable men, Charles Ragle simply shined above. His ability to connect with, serve, and develop players is incredibly compelling. Coach Ragle not only possesses the football expertise to be successful, but he has the intangibles which allow him to effectively share it with our staff and student athletes in a way that will enrich their lives and experience. He is precisely the right person to return Bengal Football to prominence. He believes what I believe about our tremendous potential, and he has the tools to ensure we reach it," said AD Thiros.
A highly respected ten year veteran of Pac-12 coaching staffs, Ragle comes to Idaho State after spending the last five years at Cal as the special teams coordinator and tight end coach. Prior to his time at Cal, Ragle served as the special teams coordinator and tight ends coach at the University of Arizona from 2012-17.
Coach Ragle said, "Today I achieve a lifelong dream, and there is no better place to start that dream than ISU. With the help of president Satterlee, and
Pauline Thiros I intend to restore the ROAR of ISU football."
Prior to his time at Arizona, Ragle was the head coach at one of the premier high schools in Arizona, Chaparral High School. During that time he accumulated a 63-7 record and achieved a Top 50 nationally ranked program from 2009-2011. His teams won state championships from 2009-2011 and was runner up in 2008. Ragle showed his prowess to enhance his team's program during his time at Chaparral as he managed a booster club that raised $200,000 per season and raised $2,000,000 in facility upgrades.
President Satterlee, who met Ragle earlier this week, said "When I talked with Coach Ragle, I came away from our interaction knowing he was going to be the person to take our Bengal football program to the next level."
Ragle was also the defensive coordinator at Chaparral for one season in 2005 before serving for one campaign as a graduate assistant at Arizona State for a team that played in the 2006 Hawai'i Bowl.
Ragle started his coaching career with a five-year stint (2000-04) as the defensive coordinator at Moon Valley High School in Phoenix highlighted by an unbeaten 14-0 team that won the state 4-A title in his final campaign in 2004.
Ragle was a three-year starting running back and kick returner at Eastern New Mexico before graduating from the school in 1998 with a bachelor's degree in physical education and a minor in history. He was a two-time All-State selection at Animas High School as both a running back and safety as well as New Mexico's 100 and 200-meter champion in track and field.
Ragle and his wife, Carrie, have one daughter, Caylee, and one son, Chas.
What People Are Saying About Ragle
"With Charlie Ragle coming on board the Bengals are getting an exceptional leader with experience in building a championship program. Charlie is a tireless worker and proven recruiter. His enthusiasm and passion will be felt throughout the university and the Pocatello community. The future is bright at Idaho State as Charlie teams up with President Satterlee and
Pauline Thiros to move the Bengals back into contention in the Big Sky Conference."
Dirk Koetter
Former NFL Head Coach and Idaho State Alum
"Charlie Ragle embodies all the characteristics of a high level Head Football Coach. His leadership, attention to detail, ability to create relationships and push individuals to be their very best are just a few things that Charlie does at a high level. In short, Charlie was born to be a head coach. Like all great leaders, Charlie always has a detailed plan for success which is why I'm so excited for the Idaho State football family, the university, and the entire Pocatello community!"
Dave Ziegler
Director of Player Personnel
New England Patriots
"Charlie Ragle has all the characteristics needed to be a successful head coach. First and foremost, he is a great builder of relationships with all kinds of different people. Charlie is beloved by the student-athletes he coaches and recruits, as well as an excellent colleague of his fellow coaches, school administration and staff. He is also a knowledgeable and versatile coach on the field, as well as a top recruiter. We were fortunate to have Charlie on our staff for five seasons and are excited for him and his family as they begin this new chapter in their lives."
Justin Wilcox
Cal Head Coach
Charlie Ragle File
Hometown: Playas, NM
High School: Animas HS
College: Eastern New Mexico, 1998, Bachelor's in physical education
Family: Wife, Carrie; Daughter, Caylee; Son, Chas
Pronunciation: ray-GULL
Coaching History
*Season: Team – Position (Champions, Postseason)
2000: Moon Valley HS – Defensive Coordinator
2001: Moon Valley HS – Defensive Coordinator
2002: Moon Valley HS – Defensive Coordinator (4A State Playoffs)
2003: Moon Valley HS – Defensive Coordinator (4A State Playoffs)
2004: Moon Valley HS – Defensive Coordinator (4A State Champion)
2005: Chaparral HS – Defensive Coordinator (4A Division I State Playoffs)
2006: Arizona State – Graduate Assistant, Offensive Line/Special Teams (Hawai'i Bowl)
2007: Chaparral HS – Head Coach (4A Division I State Playoffs)
2008: Chaparral HS – Head Coach (4A Division I State Playoffs)
2009: Chaparral HS – Head Coach (AIA 5A Division II State Champion)
2010: Chaparral HS – Head Coach (AIA 5A Division II State Champion)
2011: Chaparral HS – Head Coach (AIA Division II State Champion)
2012: Arizona – Assistant Director of Operations (New Mexico Bowl)
2013: Arizona – Special Teams Coordinator/Tight Ends (Independence Bowl)
2014: Arizona – Special Teams Coordinator/Tight Ends (Fiesta Bowl)
2015: Arizona – Special Teams Coordinator/Tight Ends (New Mexico Bowl)
2016: Arizona – Special Teams Coordinator/Tight Ends
2017: California – Special Teams Coordinator/Tight Ends
2018: California – Special Teams Coordinator/Tight Ends (Cheez-It Bowl)
2019: California – Special Teams Coordinator (Redbox Bowl)
2020: California – Special Teams Coordinator
2021: California – Special Teams Coordinator
*Season in which postseason games were played
