Linebackers coach and run game coordinator

CFL: 4th season
Stamps: 1st season

Klund is in his first season with the Stampeders after having served as a CFL defensive backs coach for three seasons – two with the Saskatchewan Roughriders in 2022 and 2023 and one with the Edmonton Elks in 2024.

In 2022 in Saskatchewan, one of Klund’s charges – SAM Derrick Moncrief – was a West Division all-star. With the Elks in 2024, Loucheiz Purifoy was a division all-star and Edmonton led the CFL with 25 interceptions.

Prior to coming to the CFL, Klund coached in the U.S. collegiate ranks for 13 years including nine as assistant head coach and defensive coordinator at Southwest Baptist University in Bolivar, Mo. During his time at Southwest Baptist, 42 members of the Bearcats defence earned all-conference recognition.

Klund also spent one season as defensive coordinator at Lindenwood University-Belleville and three on the coaching staff at his alma mater – Lindenwood University in St. Charles, Mo.

As a player, Klund was a four-time conference all-star at safety for the Lions.

Marcus Klund’s Coaching History

2025 – Calgary Stampeders (CFL) – Linebackers Coach/Run Game Coordinator
2024 – Edmonton Elks (CFL) – Defensive Backs Coach
2022-23 – Saskatchewan Roughriders (CFL) – Defensive Backs Coach
2013-21 – Southwest Baptist University (NCAA) – Asst. Head Coach/Defensive Coordinator
2012 – Lindenwood University-Bellevile (NAIA) – Defensive Coordinator
2009-11 – Lindenwood University (NAIA/NCAA) – Defensive Backs/Defensive Line Coach
2007-08 – Parkway West High School (U.S.) – Defensive Coordinator/Defensive Backs Coach