Justin Leatherman enters his third season at Pacific University as the Special Teams Coordinator and Safeties Coach. A former All-Conference safety at George Fox University, he brings a strong background in both defensive strategy and special teams execution.
Before joining the Boxers, Leatherman spent eight seasons at Westview High School (Ore.) as Defensive Coordinator and JV Head Coach (2015–2022). During his tenure, he helped lead the program to its first Columbia Cup title and built high-effort, disciplined defensive units.
Leatherman began his college playing career at College of the Siskiyous, winning back-to-back conference titles (2012–2013), before transferring to George Fox University in 2014. He later completed his bachelor’s degree in communication rhetoric at Portland State University.
Coaching Highlights – Pacific University
2024 – Coached the Special Teams Conference Player of the Year
2024 – Coached a Second Team All-Conference Safety
2023 – Coached a Second Team All-Conference Corner
Coaching Highlights – Westview High School (6 years as Defensive Coordinator)
2022 – Columbia Cup Champions
2021 – Defense led the state of Oregon in turnovers
2021 – Coached the Metro League Defensive Player of the Year (led state in INTs)
Playing Career – George Fox University/College of the Siskyious
2014 – Named NCAA Division III National Player of the Week (2 INTs for touchdowns)
2014 – Led the conference in pass breakups
2014 – All Conference DB
2013 – Conference Champions (Bowl Game Appearance)
2012 – Conference Champions & NFCA Central Division Bowl Champions
