Chris Pella

Chris Pella (born 1943) is an American former college football coach and player. He served as the head football coach at Utah State University from 1983 to 1985 compiling a record of 9–24.

Chris Pella

Biographical details
Born	1943 Brigham City, Utah, U.S.
Playing career
1962–1963	Dixie JC
1964–1965	Utah State
Position(s)	Fullback, placekicker
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1965–1968	Utah State (assistant)
1972–1982	Utah State (assistant)
1983–1985	Utah State
1986–2000	BYU (TE/RC)
Head coaching record
Overall	9–24

Coaching career

Pella attended Box Elder High School in Brigham City, Utah. He began his college football career at Dixie Junior College, where he was team captain and an All-American. He then transferred to Utah State University, where he played as a fullback, offensive lineman, and kicker at various points. After graduation, Pella was retained as an assistant coach. He served in this capacity for four years before taking a position with the United States Navy as athletic director for the Yokosuka Naval Arsenal. He returned to Utah State in 1972, where he worked as an assistant under Bruce Snyder until his promotion to head coach in 1983. He resigned from his post at Utah State in 1985 after three losing seasons.

Following his dismissal from his alma mater, Pella was hired by LaVell Edwards to work on the football staff at Brigham Young University (BYU). From 1986 to 2000, he coached tight ends and served as chief recruiting coordinator. He continued to scout for the program until his retirement in 2003.

Head coaching record

Year	Team	Overall	Conference	Standing	Bowl/playoffs
Utah State Aggies (Pacific Coast Athletic Association) (1983–1985)
1983	Utah State	5–6	3–3	5th
1984	Utah State	1–10	1–5	7th
1985	Utah State	3–8	3–4	5th
Utah State:		9–24	7–12
Total:		9–24