Sean McGowan serves as Head Coach of Defense, Linebackers for Yale University's Football program in New Haven, Connecticut.
Sean McGowan joined the Yale defensive staff in 2015, initially coaching the linebackers before moving to defensive backs in 2018. He returned to linebackers in 2019 while taking on the roles of Defensive Coordinator and Associate Head Coach, and in 2023 was elevated to Head Coach of Defense. During his time in New Haven, McGowan has helped lead the Bulldogs to five Ivy League championships (2017, 2019, 2022, 2023 and 2025).
