Wyatt Henderson begins his first season with the Mountaineer football staff in 2013. Henderson will be in charge of coaching the wide receivers at Western State Colorado University.
A former NFL player, Henderson brings 22 years of coaching experience to the Mountaineer football staff, ranging from high school to the professional level.
From 2009-2012 at West Los Angeles College, Henderson coached four receivers to top-ten finishes in receiving among conference opponents. Henderson coached back-to-back conference reception leaders in 2009 and 2010, and for three years from 2009-2011, Henderson's receivers at West Los Angeles led the conference in touchdown receptions.
In 2011, Henderson was selected to serve as part of the Bill Walsh Minority Internship program. Henderson gained valuable experience through the program and helped coach at the professional level with the Philadelphia Eagles of the NFL.
Prior to West Los Angeles College, Henderson was the offensive coordinator, recruiting coordinator, quarterbacks coach and wide receivers coach at Los Angeles Southwest College from 2001-07. Henderson compiled a record of 30-7 over three seasons with the Cougars, including a trip to the semi-finals and two trips to the quarterfinals. From 2003-2005, Henderson's Cougars led the conference in rushing.
Henderson has also been a member of coaching staffs at Washington Preparatory High School in Los Angeles, Calif. and Canyon High School in Canyon Country, Calif.
An accomplished wide receiver at Fresno State University from 1977-79, Henderson earned the Dr. Pepper Conference Play of the Year in 1978.
After Fresno State, Henderson went onto play in the NFL as a defensive back for the San Diego Chargers for two seasons, 1981-82. Henderson then took his talents to the Oakland Invaders of the USFL, where he played three seasons and led the team in touchdown receptions in 1983.
