Eastern Washington University Athletics

Career Summary

Johnson-Farrell joined the EWU staff in 2023 after coaching at the University of Sioux Falls. He was the Special Teams Coordinator and Wide Receivers Coach from 2018-22, Running Backs Graduate Assistant and Assistant Special Teams Coordinator from 2017-18 and Wide Receivers Graduate Assistant and Special Teams Coordinator from 2015-16. During his time at USF, the Cougars made the D-II playoffs three times, including a conference championship in 2016 after going 11-0 during the regular season.

Johnson-Farrell had a prolific playing career at the University of Rhode Island, leaving among career leaders in several receiving and returning categories. He went on to play in the Indoor Football League.

Coaching Experience

• 2023-present: Running Backs Coach at Eastern Washington
• 2018-22: Special Teams Coordinator and Wide Receivers Coach at University of Sioux Falls (5 seasons)
  • In 2021, Sioux Falls attained program bests in blocked punts (4), kickoff coverage average (15.8 yards) and net punting (38.8).
• 2017: Running Backs Graduate Assistant and Assistant Special Teams Coordinator at University of Sioux Falls (1 season)
• 2016: Wide Receivers Graduate Assistant and Special Teams Coordinator at University of Sioux Falls (1 season)
  • USF won the conference championship with an 11-0 record and went 1-1 in the D-II playoffs.
• 2015-18: Developmental Skills Coach at Riggs Academy (S.D.)

Playing Experience

• Sioux Falls Storm (IFL; 2014-16)
• University of Rhode Island (2008-12)

Awards and Accomplishments

• 2015 IFL United Bowl MVP
• 2012 Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) Third Team
• 2009 Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) Third Team
• Left URI ranked 3rd on the school's all-time list for receptions (198), 7th in receiving yards (2,064) and 2nd in all-purpose yards (5,083).
• Coached 10 players to all-conference recognition, including a pair of running backs in 2017 after the team averaged 190 yards per game on the ground.

Personal

• Originally from Odenton, Md.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Development from URI in 2015 and master’s degree in Business Administration from USF in 2017