Since coming to Knox in 1991, Andy Gibbons has served in a variety of roles in the Athletic Department including 14 years as head football coach, many years as defensive coordinator, and director of the E. & L. Andrew Fitness Center. In January 2018, Gibbons transitioned to a new role as Head Strength and Conditioning coach while continuing his duties in the Fitness Center.
In a Knox coaching career that spans more that spans 27 football seasons, Gibbons has coached 115 All-Midwest Conference selections, 10 All-American picks, and 12 players who have been inducted into the Knox-Lombard Athletic Hall of Fame. Gibbons is the second all-time winningest Knox football coach.
Gibbons' strength and conditioning certifications are USA Weightlifting (USAW) Level 1 and 2 and Bigger, Faster, Strong (BFS). In addition, Gibbons has participated in training teams in the weight room throughout his career at Knox.
Active in the local sports community, Gibbons has served on the board of the Galesburg Junior Football League, and along with the football staff has put on a JFL Football Camps at Knox. In addition, he served in the past as the director of the Altona Youth Baseball/Softball Association, coached many youth teams, and has participated in numerous community service projects throughout the years.
In 2011, Gibbons won the Janet C. Hunter Prize, which is awarded annually for outstanding service to Knox College. He also was a member the Knox Staff Council from 2015-2018.
Gibbons came to Knox from Culver-Stockton College, where he earned a bachelor's degree, played football for three years, and started at both defensive end and outside linebacker. He was an elected team captain going into his senior year, but an injury sustained at the end of his junior year ended his career. Gibbons then started his coaching career, serving one year as an undergraduate assistant coach working with the defensive line.
Gibbons and his wife Carla are the proud parents of Ella, Annabeth, Charlie (Knox 2022), Gracie, and IdaMae. They reside in Altona.
