NFL Coach Awarded Seton Hill Distinguished Alumni Leadership Award
Seton Hill University recognized 10 outstanding alumni for their individual achievements, contributions to their industry or profession, service to their community and loyalty to the University at the Distinguished Alumni Awards Ceremony on June 6. The award ceremony was a key event of Alumni Weekend celebrations.
David Girardi, MBA class of 2013, is a recipient of the Distinguished Alumni Leadership Award.
Girardi is entering his ninth season with the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League. During his time with the Chiefs, he has coached in five Super Bowls, including three-straight appearances and three victories. Girardi has worked with MVP Quarterback Patrick Mahomes each year since he became starter in 2018. Girardi has served as quarterbacks coach since 2023, helping Mahomes earn Super Bowl Most Valuable Player honors that season along with two Pro Bowl selections.
Girardi began his NFL career in 2018 working as an offensive quality control coach with Kansas City before being promoted to pass game analyst and assistant quarterbacks coach in 2021. Prior to breaking into the professional ranks, Girardi had stops at Lafayette College, Northwestern University and Geneva College.
Girardi earned his first coaching job at Seton Hill, where he worked as a graduate assistant for two seasons while completing his MBA. During his time with the Griffins, Girardi’s focus was on the secondary. Girardi played quarterback for Geneva College from 2007 to 2010, where he was a two-time captain, earned NCCAA All-American twice and led his team to a Victory Bowl in 2009.
David Girardi, MBA class of 2013, is a recipient of the Distinguished Alumni Leadership Award.
Girardi is entering his ninth season with the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League. During his time with the Chiefs, he has coached in five Super Bowls, including three-straight appearances and three victories. Girardi has worked with MVP Quarterback Patrick Mahomes each year since he became starter in 2018. Girardi has served as quarterbacks coach since 2023, helping Mahomes earn Super Bowl Most Valuable Player honors that season along with two Pro Bowl selections.
Girardi began his NFL career in 2018 working as an offensive quality control coach with Kansas City before being promoted to pass game analyst and assistant quarterbacks coach in 2021. Prior to breaking into the professional ranks, Girardi had stops at Lafayette College, Northwestern University and Geneva College.
Girardi earned his first coaching job at Seton Hill, where he worked as a graduate assistant for two seasons while completing his MBA. During his time with the Griffins, Girardi’s focus was on the secondary. Girardi played quarterback for Geneva College from 2007 to 2010, where he was a two-time captain, earned NCCAA All-American twice and led his team to a Victory Bowl in 2009.