Bio

JT Jurasin is in his first season as Linebackers Coach in 2023-24.

Jurasin came to the Huskies from Northern Michigan, where he was elevated to the role of Special Teams Coordinator in 2022 and also coached cornerbacks and coordinated travel. Jurasin brings recruiting experience from locations including Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, Illinois, and Arizona. 

Jurasin is originally from Forest Lake, Minnesota. He played quarterback at North Dakota State College of Science, then transferred to play the same position at Northern Michigan. He graduated NMU with a Bachelor of Science in Physical Education/Coaching in 2015 and continued as a graduate assistant the following year, working with Wildcat runningbacks and quarterbacks.

In 2016-17, Jurasin became a full-time assistant coach (Wide Receivers Coach). He then elevated to Quarterbacks Coach and Travel Coordinator and held that post from 2017-20. In 2021, Jurasin served as Interim Co-Offensive Coordinator in the fall, then transitioned to coaching cornerbacks and managing team travel.

In his time at NMU, Jurasin helped guide several All-GLIAC players, including quarterback Shayne Browne, who set several NMU records such as career passing yards, single-season passing yards, and career completions.