CANYON, Texas – West Texas A&M head football coach Josh Lynn has announced the promotion of Justin Richter to Defensive Coordinator for the 2025 campaign.
 
"I'm excited to see Coach Richter step into the lead role and make it his own, he has done a great job with our secondary and special teams over the last two years" said Lynn "Justin is respected by our staff and student-athletes, I am confident he will continue to lead the growth and improvement on the defensive side of the ball."
 
Richter served the last two seasons as the Co-Special Team Coordinator and defensive backs coach for the Buffaloes. Richter returned to Canyon in December of 2022 following six seasons at Missouri Western State where he worked with the team's defensive backs while serving as the Defensive Coordinator from 2018-22. The 2021 campaign saw the Griffons allow just 11 touchdowns on the ground while forcing 21 total turnovers (13 interceptions, eight fumbles). 
 
The Truth or Consequences, New Mexico native is no stranger to the Texas Panhandle as he spent the 2015 season at WT working with wide receivers. Richter also has coaching stops at UC-Berkeley, New Mexico, Angelo State and New Mexico Military Institute. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Sports Management from University of Saint Mary (Kanas).