Gil Ridenour is in his first year as an assistant coach with the Briar Cliff track program. Ridenour comes to Briar Cliff after earning his Masters' degree in theology from Creighton University, in 2009. Prior to that, Ridenour attended Iowa State University, earning bachelor degrees in both religious studies and history. Ridenour competed in the high jump for the Cyclones of ISU and was a two-time scholar-athlete. Ridenour will work specifically as the Chargers' jump coach this season. Ridenour has coached basketball and track previously at high school and elementary levels in his hometown of Council Bluffs, Iowa.  Aside from coaching, Ridenour serves as Briar Cliff's Associate Campus Minister.