ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Kerry Coombs is back.

The longtime football coach with significant Cincinnati-area connections is joining the University of Michigan staff as the Wolverines' special teams coordinator.

University of Michigan announced the hiring of the 1979 Colerain High School graduate to its staff on Saturday night.

Coombs, who led Colerain to the 2004 Division I state championship, brings 42 years of coaching experience to his position in Ann Arbor. He’s been a mentor to high school, college and NFL players.

“Coach Kerry Coombs is a proven, exceptional football coach, and we're thrilled to welcome him to our program," Michigan head coach Sherrone Moore said in a statement Saturday night.

"Kerry's leadership of our special teams will be invaluable. His expertise in teaching and

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