DUNLAP – Concord High School has chosen a familiar face to lead the fortunes of its football program.

Craig Koehler, a longtime assistant with the Minutemen, was approved earlier today as the new coach.

Koehler, who has been an assistant in the program since 2002, replaces Tim Dawson. Dawson retired in February after 26 seasons as head coach of the Minutemen.

Koehler served as the junior varsity head coach for the Minutemen from 2003-09. He most recently had served as the varsity defensive coordinator and the strength and conditioning coach for the program.

The 38-year old Koehler, who attended Benton Central High School and Ball State University, also served as the Concord varsity baseball coach in 2011.