Austin Peay State University Athletics

Christian Mitchell joined Austin Peay in 2026 as chief of staff after serving as director of football operations at Coastal Carolina. He oversees the day-to-day administrative operations of the Governors football program, including team travel, budgeting, logistics and player onboarding. 

Mitchell spent six seasons with the Chanticleers, beginning as a student assistant before being promoted to assistant director of football operations and later director of football operations. During his time at Coastal Carolina, he helped coordinate all aspects of team operations, including travel, scheduling, recruiting logistics and special events, while also completing an internship with the Indianapolis Colts during the 2022 training camp.