Thiel College Athletics

GREG POLIS at a Glance

Career HIGHLIGHTS

• Led the Thiel offense to 38 points against Geneva on Oct. 11, its most since 2016
• The Thiel offense scored 133 points in 2025, its most since 2017 (156)
• 2022 Phil Brown Assistant Coach of the Year at Hudson Valley CC
• Offensive coordinator of an offense that ranked 4th nationally in NJCAA Division III in scoring (35.4 points per game) in 2024
• Helped lead an offense that ranked 3rd nationally in NJCAA Division III in total offense (393.0 yards per game) in 2024
• Coached seven NJCAA Division III All-Americans
• Recruited eight NJCAA Division III All-Americans
• Coached 24 student-athletes who advanced to four-year institutions, including 18 NCAA Division I or II transfers
• Recruited 15 student-athletes who went on to four-year institutions, including 12 NCAA Division I or II transfers
• Developed three All-City and 10 All-Brooklyn players during eight seasons at New Utrecht HS
• Two-year linebacker at Saint Francis (Pa.)
• AFCA member

At Thiel

Greg Polis enters his second season as the offensive coordinator at Thiel in 2026.

2025 Season

• Completed his first season as OC at Thiel
• Had one offensive All-PAC pick in running back Deon Logan
• Mentored freshman quarterback Keller Herzberger as he set the single-game passing yards record (447 yards) and the second most touchdown throws (five) in school history in his first collegiate start
• Led the Thiel offense to 38 points against Geneva on Oct. 11, its most since 2016
• Led the Tomcat offense to 48 points in a win at Hiram on Nov. 1, its most in a road game since 2009
• The Thiel offense scored 133 points in 2025, its most since 2017 (156)

Before Thiel

Hudson Valley CC (2020-24)

Polis spent five seasons as the offensive coordinator, quarterbacks coach and strength and conditioning coordinator at Hudson Valley Community College. 

• Fourth-ranked nationally offense in NJCAA Division III (35.4 points per game) in 2024
• Third-ranked nationally in NJCAA Division III total offense (393.0 yards per game) in 2024
• Coached seven NJCAA Division III All-Americans
• Recruited eight NJCAA Division III All-Americans

Coaching Experience

Education

Pitt Johnstown
Bachelors Degree

Touro
Masters Degree