Lamar University Athletics

Taylor Godinet joined the Lamar University coaching staff in May 2022 and will work directly with the Cardinals’ defensive line. Godinet brings seven years of collegiate coaching experience with him to the Golden Triangle – including six years within the Big 12 – and joins Blane Morgan’s staff after one season as the defensive line coach at Pittsburg State.
 
During his lone season with the Gorillas, he helped guide the team to an 8-3 (.727) overall record while producing two all-conference players. Godinet’s line was a key factor in the Gorillas finishing second in the league in scoring defense, total defense and rush defense last season.
 
Prior to his one-year stop at Pittsburg State, Godinet spent six seasons in Manhattan, Kansas working with the Kansas State program. During his time with the Wildcats, he served as assistant director of recruiting and defensive quality control coach. Godinet took over the role of interim defensive ends coach in March 2017, and during his six seasons with KSU he worked with the defensive line and spent two seasons working with defensive backs.
 
Godinet’s efforts on the recruiting trail produced strong results that turned into wins for the Wildcats on the field. After posting a six-win season in 2015, the Wildcats went on to produce three eight-win seasons and a nine-win campaign.
 
Godinet’s time on the sideline began after a standout playing career with the Wildcats. A former walk-on, Godinet was a four-year letterwinner with the Wildcats (2010-14). During his playing career, Godinet received the Nancy Bennett Memorial Award and the Anthony Bates Award. Godinet received his bachelor’s degree from KSU in December 2014.