Glenn Thomas

Biography

At the age of 25, Glenn Thomas was already serving as an Offensive Coordinator for Midwestern State just three seasons after serving as a Graduate Assistant for the Mustangs. The 11-year coaching veteran continues to apply that same hard-working attitude and dedication to the NFL in his second season with the Falcons as Offensive Assistant.

Thomas assisted Offensive Coordinator Mike Mularkey as the Falcons offense soared to new heights in 2008. The offense finished the season ranked second in the NFL in rushing offense (152.7 yards per game) and ranked sixth in total offense (361.2 yards per game). The offense had three players earn post season awards with QB Matt Ryan earning Associated Press and Sporting News Rookie of the Year, and both RB Michael Turner and WR Roddy White earning their first Pro Bowl selections.

From 2001-07, Thomas spent his coaching tenure at Midwestern State. As a Graduate Assistant coaching wide receivers (2001-04), the Mustangs won the Lone Star North Division Championship in his first season while ranking third in the NCAA in total offense, averaging 523.6 yards per game. Thomas oversaw the school’s passing game and quarterbacks in the 2004 campaign and helped guide MSU to its first NCAA playoff appearance in school history while recording an 8-3 record. That same season, Mustangs quarterback Daniel Polk earned Freshman of the Year honors.

Thomas transformed Midwestern State’s offense into a powerhouse while serving as Offensive Coordinator from 2005-07. In 2006, the team led all Division II teams with 470.1 yards of total offense per game, but more impressively led the entire NCAA in total offense (550.0 yards per game) and rushing (317.0 yards per game) in 2007. The Mustangs’ scoring offense averaged 44.5 points per game and the team’s plus-15 turnover margin ranked sixth in the NCAA. In 2007, Polk also earned first team All-America honors.

Thomas worked diligently to perfect his craft as the Texas Tech graduate found time to work with the Baltimore Ravens in-between seasons at Midwestern State. He was responsible for working with wide receivers (2002-03, ’05) and during his last year with the Ravens he helped out with Baltimore’s quarterbacks along with current UCLA Head Coach Rick Neuheisel. It was also at Baltimore where he was introduced to current Falcons Head Coach Mike Smith. Thomas must have attracted Smith’s eye as the two also worked together during Smith’s tenure with the Jacksonville Jaguars. For one season (2004), Thomas also served as the Offensive Coordinator for the Wichita Fall Thunder, a National Indoor Football League team that competed during the summer months.

Following his graduation from Texas Tech, Thomas began his coaching career as a Student Assistant from 1998-2001. With the Red Raiders, he assisted in the supervision of the daily performance of running backs and took care of day-to-day operations such as pre-practice, post-practice and station work.

A native of Eastland, Texas, Thomas was an all-district selection in football, basketball and baseball at Eastland High. He is married to the former Felicia Gooch.

Glenn Thomas' Coaching Background

• 2008-2009 -- Offensive Assistant // Atlanta Falcons
• 2005-2007 -- Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks // Midwestern State
• 2004 -- Offensive Coordinator // Wichita Falls Thunder
• 2001-2004 -- Graduate Assistant // Midwestern State
• 1998-2001 -- Student Assistant // Texas Tech