Northeastern State University Athletics

Curtis Chiaverini enters his second season on the Northeastern State Football coaching staff as its Quarterback Coach and his first as Recruiting Coordinator.

Chiaverini assisted in the development of starting quarterback Dereun Dortch in 2024. Dortch accounted for 1,760 passing yards and 21 total touchdowns (17 passing, four rushing), both marking the highest totals for a Northeastern State signal-caller since 2016. The passing game excelled in the fall, averaging 97.36 more yards per game, increasing yards per attempt by 2.35, and amassing 1,071 additional passing yards and 13 more touchdowns. 

Chiaverini joined the program in the winter of 2024 and came to NSU from Abilene Christian (Texas) where he was an Offensive Analyst for the Wildcats during the 2023 season.  He previously held a similar role at the University of Northern Colorado.

Chiaverini was also a student coach at the University of Colorado following a playing career with the Buffaloes where he played wide receiver. 

In high school, he was a two-time All-League wide receiver and helped Valor Christian win the 2016 Colorado Class 5A State Championship.