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Latest revision as of 18:48, 16 December 2024

Willie Tillman
Current position
TitleHead coach
TeamMelbourne Central Catholic HS (FL)
Record8–3
Biographical details
Bornc. 1976 (age 47–48)
Melbourne, Florida, U.S.
Alma materPurdue University (1998)
Playing career
Football
1994–1997Purdue
2000Roanoke Steam
Position(s)Wide receiver
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
Football
1998Purdue (GA)
1999Maine Maritime (QB/WR)
2000Anderson (IN) (DB)
2003Bethel (TN) (DB)
2004–2006Bethel (TN) (DC/DB)
2007Florida A&M (DB)
2008Murray State (WR)
2009Merritt Island HS (FL) (DC/DB)
2010–2011Bethel (TN) (assoc. HC/DC)
2012–2015Florida Tech (DC/OLB)
2016Westminster Academy (FL)
2017Valdosta State (DL)
2018–2020Lakewood HS (FL) (assoc. HC/OC/QB)
2021 (spring)Trinity International (DC)
2021–2022Trinity International
2023Ave Maria (LB)
2024–presentMelbourne Central Catholic HS (FL)
Basketball
2001–2003Florida Southern (assistant)
Head coaching record
Overall4–18 (college)
13–7 (high school)

Willie Tillman (born c. 1976) is an American college football coach. He is the head football coach for Melbourne Central Catholic High School, a position he has held since 2024.[1][2] He was the head football coach for Westminster Academy in 2016 and Trinity International University from 2021 to 2022.[3][4][5][6] He also coached for Purdue, Maine Maritime, Anderson (IN), Bethel (TN),[7] Florida A&M, Murray State, Merritt Island High School, Florida Tech, Valdosta State,[8] Lakewood High School, and Ave Maria.[9] He played college football for Purdue as a wide receiver and professionally for the Roanoke Steam of the AF2.

Head coaching record

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College

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Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs
Trinity International Trojans (Mid-States Football Association) (2021–2022)
2021 Trinity International 3–8 1–6 T–7th (MWL)
2022 Trinity International 1–10 1–6 T–7th (MWL)
Trinity International: 4–18 2–12
Total: 4–18

High school

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Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs
Westminster Academy Lions () (2016)
2016 Westminster Academy 5–4 5–4 5th
Westminster Academy: 5–4 5–4
Melbourne Central Catholic Hustlers () (2024–present)
2024 Melbourne Central Catholic 8–3 4–0 1st
Melbourne Central Catholic: 8–3 4–0
Total: 13–7
      National championship         Conference title         Conference division title or championship game berth

References

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  1. ^ McCallum, Brian (February 12, 2024). "Melbourne Central Catholic hires Willie Tillman to lead football program". Florida Tech. Retrieved December 10, 2024.
  2. ^ McCallum, Brian (May 23, 2024). "New MCC head football coach Willie Tillman fits the school, program". Florida Today. Retrieved December 10, 2024.
  3. ^ "Westminster Academy Announces New Varsity Football Coach". Good News Florida. July 1, 2016. Retrieved December 10, 2024.
  4. ^ Dusenbury, Wells (June 10, 2018). "Westminster Academy hires Tillman as new football coach". Sun Sentinel. Retrieved December 10, 2024.
  5. ^ "Willie Tillman Named Head Football Coach". Trinity International University. July 15, 2021. Retrieved December 10, 2024.
  6. ^ Samuels, Doug (December 19, 2022). "Trinity International makes head coaching change". Footballscoop. Retrieved December 10, 2024.
  7. ^ "Defensive Coordinator Tillman leaving Bethel". Bethel University. January 6, 2012. Retrieved December 10, 2024.
  8. ^ "Blazer Football Announces Two New Coaches; Verpaele Promoted to DC". Valdosta State University. March 2, 2017. Retrieved December 10, 2024.
  9. ^ "AMU Football Announces Staffing Additions". Ave Maria University. December 27, 2022. Retrieved December 10, 2024.
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