Staff

Paul Troth

Head Coach

Coach Paul Troth came to Missouri Valley from Huron University in South Dakota in 2002. The eighth head coach in MVC’s history, Coach Troth has 21 years of coaching experience with 15 of those at the collegiate level. In his first year at Missouri Valley, Coach Troth started the season 4-0 and led the Vikings to an 8-2 overall record. The Vikings ended in a three-way tie for second place in the Heart of America Athletic Conference, and cracked the national ratings for the first time in four years. American Football Monthly magazine named Coach Troth the 2002 Schutt Sports NAIA Coach of the Year. In 2006, Coach Troth led the Vikings to a 13-1 overall record, an HAAC championship, an NAIA national semifinal playoff game and a final NAIA #3 national ranking. Coach Troth was named HAAC Coach-of-the-Year and American Football Coaches Association Region III Coach-of-the-Year. In 2007, Coach Troth led the Vikings to a 10-3 overall record and another NAIA national semifinal playoff game and a final NAIA #3 national ranking. Coach Troth was named American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) Region III Coach-of-the-Year in 2007. Troth gave much of the credit for his award to his staff and their hard work and overall dedication to the MVC program. While at Huron University Coach Troth lead his teams to three NAIA playoffs which included a trip to the 1998 final four, and the 2000 quarterfinals.

Coach Troth’s 2000 team shared the Dakota Conference Championship, and in 1999 Coach Troth earned Dakota Conference coach of the year honors. Coach Troth left Huron University with a 38-18 (.679 winning percentage) coaching record. In his career, Coach Troth has developed 29 academic all-Americans, and 12 football all-Americans. Coach Troth is holds a bachelor’s degree from William Jewell College and a master’s degree from the University of Memphis, and has taken an impressive path to become one of the top coaches in the nation. Troth’s previous stops (1985-1997) before Huron University include, Lambuth University (Tenn.), University of St. Thomas (Minn.), William Jewell College, and an overseas head coaching positions in Amsterdam, Holland, and Paris, France. During that time Coach Troth accumulated many coaching accolades that include five conference championships, three playoff appearances, offensive coordinator of the year award, two European championships, and six national championships. Coach Troth lives in Marshall with his wife, Heather, his daughters, Kelsey, Keegan,and Karson, and his son, Palmer.

Curran White

Run Game Coordinator/ Offensive Line Coach/

Recruiting Coordinator

Curran White has been a member of the MVC coaching staff since 2005. In 2006 White took over as offensive line coach, and since this time, Valley has led the Heart of America Athletic Conference in rushing yards and rushing touchdowns.  MVC has also produced five first- team all-conference selections on the offensive line during that time. Before arriving at Valley, White spent four seasons as an assistant coach at Wayne State College (Nebraska). A native of Pleasant Hill, Calif., White played at Santa Rosa Junior College (California) before transferring to WSC, where he was an all-conference center and academic all-conference selection in 1999. White received a bachelor’s degree in business administration in 2001 and a master’s degree in sport management in 2003 from WSC. Coach White also serves as an instructor of physical education and as recruiting coordinator for the Vikings. Curran and his wife, Jodi, reside in Marshall with their four children; Gale, LaVona, Bayer, and Marin.

Monty Roe

Assistant Head Coach/ Defensive Coordinator/

Linebackers Coach

Coach Monty Roe came to MVC in 2005 as defensive coordinator for the MVC Vikings.  In 2006 & 2007, Coach Roe’s defense led the NAIA verses the rush. Coach Roe joined the Viking staff after spending five seasons as defensive coordinator at Wayne State College (Neb.). During his time at Wayne State his 2002 defense ranked third in total defense in the Northern Sun Conference, and he had the opportunity to coach seven all-conference players. Prior to Wayne State, Coach Roe was the defensive coordinator (1998-99) at Dakota State University  where his 1998 defensive was ranked fourth nationally in total defense. Coach Roe spent the 1996 & 1997 seasons at the University of Nebraska-Kearney as a graduate assistant coaching the defensive line and outside linebackers, and the 1994 and 1995 seasons at the University of Sioux Falls as linebacker coach. During his playing career Coach Roe was a three-year letter winner at South Dakota State University where he played middle linebacker and defensive end.  Coach Roe transferred to the University of Sioux Falls for his senior season and was named team captain, defensive team MVP, and all-conference honorable mention.  Coach Roe received his bachelor’s degree in health and physical education from South Dakota State University in 1994 and his master’s degree in adaptive physical education from the University of Nebraska-Kearney in 1997.  Coach Roe resides in Marshall with his wife, Amy, and daughters, Elissa, Carlie and Payden.

Aaron Christensen

Passing Game Coordinator/

Wide Receivers Coach

Aaron Christensen joined the Vikings football staff in 2004, serving as the receivers coach since 2005. Before arriving at Valley, Coach Christensen attended Huron University where he played two seasons for Coach Paul Troth as a tight end and earned all-conference honors and two seasons as the tight ends coach. Prior to Huron, Christensen played at San Jose City College near his hometown of Hayward, Calif. Coach Christensen earned his bachelor’s degree in business management at Huron University in 2004. He completed his master’s degree in business management through Lindenwood University in 2006. He resides in Marshall, with his wife Jolene, the Missouri Valley head women’s basketball coach.