Goldenberg comes to Lindenwood for his fourth season on staff in 2024, after spending 31 years coaching at the high school level. Goldenberg tallied 18 seasons as the head coach at Parkway Central High School in Chesterfield, Mo.
During the 2023 season, the Lions totaled four all-conference selections, and six weekly accolades in their first year in the Big South-OVC Association. Jeff Caldwell was a first team selection as a wide receiver, as he led the conference in receiving touchdowns with eight, including hauling in four in a 43-40 comeback win over Western Illinois on September 16. Lindenwood compiled two victories inside Hunter Stadium.
In its first NCAA Division I season, the Lions went 7-3 record, including a 4-1 mark inside Hunter Stadium. Lindenwood picked up a thrilling 21-20 road win over Houston Baptist, as they blocked a punt with 28 seconds left, which was recovered in the end zone for a game-winning score. Lindenwood earned another road victory on October 8 in a 52-49 win over Central Arkansas, which was the start of a four-game winning streak. During that stretch, Lindenwood earned its fist win inside conference play after defeating Murray State in week six. The Lions received votes in the FCS weekly poll on three different occasions during the year. The Lions accumulated 10 all-conference selections and nine OVC weekly accolades, while Kobe McClendon was named a Stats Perform FCS Freshman All-American after an impressive 2022 campaign.
In 2021, the Lions won their second-consecutive GLVC Championship with another perfect season in league play. Lindenwood closed out the season with a 9-3 record, while going 7-0 in the conference. Robert Giaimo was named the GLVC Freshman of the Year as a running back. The Lions accumulated 21 all-conference selections, including 10 on the offensive-side of the ball. Lindenwood earned its second appearance in the NCAA Division II Football Playoffs for the second time since joining the NCAA. Academically, the Lions compiled three CoSIDA Academic All-District selections, while two moved on to earn Academic All-American accolades.
In week three of the season, the Lions tied the program record for most rushing touchdowns in a game with eight. Cade Brister ran the ball in five times, which was the most by an individual in 16 years. Lindenwood went into Kirksville, Mo. to upset No. 18 Truman State with the help of three rushing scores from Robert Giaimo. Lindenwood capped of the regular season with a win over McKendree, marking 14-consecutive wins for the Lions in the conference.
During his tenure as head coach, Goldenberg compiled a record of 134-68. The Colts won seven district championships, made five trips to the semifinals, and two appearances in the state championship game. As an assistant at Parkway Central, Goldenberg spent time as the defensive coordinator and also coached in the state championship.
Goldenberg is a graduate of St. Louis University where he majored in psychology, and received his masters in education from Webster University.
