North Central College Cardinals

Tim Janecek ‘11 rejoined the North Central coaching staff prior to the 2015 season as the Cardinals' defensive line coach. He also serves as the program's strength coordinator.

After graduating with a degree in health and physical education, Janecek began his professional career as a dean’s assistant at Neuqua Valley and Metea Valley High Schools. He has also served as an assistant varsity football coach at both schools, in addition to a year as the head freshman wrestling coach at Neuqua Valley. He was a graduate assistant coach for the Cardinals in 2013 and spent the 2014 season as the defensive line coach at Aurora University.

• Two All-North Region selections
• Seven All-CCIW selections
• 2017 NCAA Division III national leader, quarterback sacks per game (4.25)
• Two single-season school records
  • Tackles for loss (115, 2019 season), quarterback sacks (51, 2016)
• Two single-game school records
  • Quarterback sacks (11 vs. Carthage, 11/5/16), fewest yards allowed (92 vs. North Park, 10/7/17)

• Native of Bridgeview, Illinois
• Four-year letter winner and two-year starter at defensive end for North Central, 2006-2009
  • Two-time All-CCIW selection
  • Played on four CCIW championship teams, three of which advanced to NCAA Division III Championship
• Graduated from North Central with bachelor's degree in history (2011)