Kyle Archer enters his sixth season at Wesleyan as the passing game coordinator, quarterback coach, and recruiting coordinator in 2021.
In 2019, the Cardinals played Ashton Scott ’22 and David Estevez ’22 at quarterback, and both players were selected to the All-NESCAC Team after leading Wesleyan to an 8-1 record. Matthew Simco’ 22 was also selected to the All-NESCAC Team as a receiver in 2019.
Prior to 2019, Archer’s career at Wesleyan was highlighted by coaching three-time All-NESCAC Selection Mark Piccirillo ’19. One of the greatest NESCAC quarterbacks of all-time, Piccirillo concluded his collegiate career as Wesleyan's all-time leader in career points scored (350), touchdowns (58), pass completions (530), and total offense (7,683 yards). Piccirillo also set nine other single-season and single-game records during his time as Wesleyan’s quarterback.
In 2018, the Cardinals ranked second in the NESCAC in total passing yards and passing touchdowns. They also finished the year ranked first out of 242 Division III programs in completion percentage while averaging over 300 passing yards per game. It was the highest average by a Wesleyan team since the 2002 campaign.
Before he arrived at Wesleyan, Archer spent three seasons as the wide receivers coach and the special teams coordinator at the University of Maine. While there, he helped guide the Black Bears to their first CAA Championship in 2013. Nationally-ranked, the team received a bid to play in the FCS national playoffs. He was responsible for mentoring a receiving corps the year they ranked second in passing offense in the CAA, and first in passing efficiency in the highly regarded FCS conference.
Archer worked for five seasons at Brown University before his stint at UMaine, where he coached the wide receivers and defensive backs. He also served as the recruiting coordinator during his tenure at Brown. Brown University also won an IVY League Title, and Archer helped in developing multiple All-Ivy League selections at wide receiver and defensive back.
Archer began his coaching career as a student assistant at the University of Connecticut, where he earned an undergraduate degree with a concentration in coaching and administration in 2007, while working with current UConn head coach Randy Edsall and his staff. Â
Archer is a Massachusetts native and has formed strong ties to football in New England through his experience recruiting and coaching in the area. He resides in Manchester, CT, with his wife, Lindsay, son, Bodie, and daughter, Finley.
