Taylor Isbell arrived at NAU as the Director of Football Operations in April 2019 and is responsible for all operational aspects of the NAU football program including team travel, practice coordination and football event management as well as other duties.
 
Isbell joined the Lumberjacks after spending the 2018 season working as a Football Operations Assistant at Georgia State University where he was responsible for all logistical, operational and administrative aspects of the Panthers’ football program.  Isbell assisted with managing the football program’s operating budget, coordinated and supervised all home game day operations and overseeing all team travel arrangements for away competition and recruiting.
 
In addition to his operations responsibilities, Isbell also held the title of High School Relations Assistant during his time at Georgia State.  He assisted with all facets of recruiting management, including coordinating and supervising on-campus visits by recruits.  Isbell also was integral in the oversight of “The Blue Crew” recruiting team for the Panthers.
 
Prior to his time in Atlanta, Isbell held a pair of positions during a year-plus stint at the University of Georgia where he served as both the Graduate Intern for Football Operations and the Visiting Team Football Operations Liaison.
 
In his first role with the Bulldogs as the Graduate Intern for Football Operations, Isbell was accountable for all operational aspects of the Bulldogs’ football program including planning and coordinating all football-related events such as the SEC Championship, Rose Bowl, National Championship, Senior Gala, University of Georgia Coaches Clinic and Kirby Smart Football Camps. He also assisted with football community outreach efforts with the Boys and Girls Club and Extra Special People.
 
While acting as the Visiting Team Football Operations Liaison, Isbell assisted visiting teams with all of their game day needs and was the first-point of communication for visiting coaching and operations staffs regarding logistical matters, including planning postgame meals for opposing players, coaches and staff.
 
Isbell graduated from the University of Georgia with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, then earning a Master of Science in Sports Management and Policy from The Graduate School at the University of Georgia.