Earnest J. Wilson III
Head Football Coach at Major League Football- Claim this Profile
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Experience
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Major League Football
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United States
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Spectator Sports
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1 - 100 Employee
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Head Football Coach
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May 2022 - Present
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Defiance College
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United States
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Higher Education
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100 - 200 Employee
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Head Football Coach
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Dec 2021 - Present
Defiance, Ohio, United States
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Interim Head Football Coach/professor
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Aug 2018 - Jan 2022
Defiance, Ohio Served in all capacities for the football program. Coordinated the academics, travel, recruiting, and many football operations for the program. Over saw the fundraising aspect for football program. Served as the community service director. Worked with various food banks, back pack for kids, and MLK day presentations. Coached the running backs and special teams on the field.
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The Spring League
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Spectator Sports
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Player Personnel/Special Teams Coordinator/ Defensive backs
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Apr 2021 - Jun 2021
United States Recruited the players for the team. Help coordinate the special teams. Coached the defensive backs. Help plan strategies and develop game plans. TSL Megabowl Champs! 2021.
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Elizabeth City State University
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United States
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Higher Education
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400 - 500 Employee
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Head Football Coach/Instructor
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Mar 2016 - Jun 2018
United States Served as head football coach at the university as well as serving as a college professor in the sports management department. Taught a minimum of 12 hours per semester. CIAA conference coach of the year 2016.
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Savannah State University
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United States
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Higher Education
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400 - 500 Employee
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Head Football Coach
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Jun 2013 - Mar 2016
Savannah, Georgia Area Served as head football coach and offensive coordinator. Over saw a program that had severe APR sanctions. By the time I left we were off all sanctions. Fundraised over 1.4 million dollars for the athletic department each year I was there.
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Hampton University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Offensive Coordinator
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2012 - 2013
Hampton,Va Put together the game plans and practice plans for Hampton University football. Coached the Quarterbacks. Facilitated all meetings for the offense. One of the top offenses in MEAC conference.
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Jackson State University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Offensive Coordinator
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Jan 2010 - Jan 2012
Jackson, Mississippi Area Developed all practice and game plans for the Jackson State Tigers. Called the plays. Recruited the Mississippi and Louisiana states plus the western United States. The offense was ranked as the worse in the NCAA Division I fcs before I got there. In the two years there we went to no. 15th in the NCAA to Number 1. Had two All Americans and many all conference players.
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New Mexico State University
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Recruiting Coordinator/Running backs Coach
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2004 - 2009
Las Cruces, New Mexico Area Served as the Recruiting Coordinator for a Division I BCS program. Also, coached running backs and special teams. Recruited all over the country. Coached in the "air raid" offense withe founder Hal Mumme. Sent many players to the NFL.
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Indianapolis Colts
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United States
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Spectator Sports
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300 - 400 Employee
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NFL Minority Fellowship Coach Running backs
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Jul 2007 - Aug 2007
United States Helped coach the running backs and quarterbacks. Also assisted with the special teams.
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Benedict College
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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300 - 400 Employee
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Offensive Coordinator
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2002 - 2004
Columbia, South Carolina Area Served as the offensive coordinator at the college. Had the best season in 35 years.
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Head Football Coach/Director of Player Personnel/Offensive Coordinator
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2001 - 2002
Jacksonville, Florida Area Served as the Director of Player Personnel. In charge of putting together and running all tryout camps. In charge of signing all players and hiring coaches. Put together travel. Worked with administration on all aspects of the program. On the field, handled all aspects of the offense, defense, and special teams. Call the plays and developed the practice and game plans for the offense. Finished number 2 in the division.
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Head Football Coach and Vice President of Operations
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1999 - 2001
Greenville, South Carolina Area In charge of football operations. Worked with the administration with all aspects of the program. Hired staff, organized the tryout camps, worked with agents to develop a team. On the field served as the Offensive Coordinator. In charge of travel and developing the game and practice plans. We went to the semi finals both years.
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Head Football Coach/ General Manager
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1998 - 1999
Dayton, Ohio Area Served as a General Manager and Head Football Coach for the Dayton Skyhawks of the Indoor Football League. Managed the day to day operations of the professional football teams. Worked with the media such as radio, television, and newsprint for broadcasting the games. Also, worked with media in marketing and promotions for the team. Served as the travel coordinator for the team. Over saw the team in sales. In charge of all aspects of ticket sales, cheerleaders, and game management. On the… Show more Served as a General Manager and Head Football Coach for the Dayton Skyhawks of the Indoor Football League. Managed the day to day operations of the professional football teams. Worked with the media such as radio, television, and newsprint for broadcasting the games. Also, worked with media in marketing and promotions for the team. Served as the travel coordinator for the team. Over saw the team in sales. In charge of all aspects of ticket sales, cheerleaders, and game management. On the field was head coach of the team. Over saw all aspects of the program such as player personnel, game planning, practices, special teams, offense, and defensive schemes. Worked with the medical personnel in the injury prevention of the athletes and the recovery of them. Went to the semi finals in the first year of existence. Show less
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Oberlin College
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Offensive Coordinator/Offensive line coach
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1997 - 1998
United States Helped develop the game and practice plans for the program. Taught activity classes.
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Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University
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United States
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Higher Education
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400 - 500 Employee
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Assistant Football Coach
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Jan 1994 - Jan 1996
United States Coached special teams and QB/Wide Receivers. Served as strength and conditioning coach.
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Penn State University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Graduate Assistant football
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Dec 1992 - Mar 1994
United States Worked for Joe Paterno. Coached the tight ends and receivers. Worked with the special teams. Recruited Ohio. Won the 1994 Citrus Bowl 10-2 record. Top 5 in the nation.
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University of Maine
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Assistant Football Coach
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Jun 1992 - Dec 1992
United States Coached the wide receivers and tight ends, as well as special teams. Worked for Kirk Ferentz(Iowa).
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Minnesota Vikings
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United States
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Spectator Sports
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300 - 400 Employee
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NFL Fellowship Coach
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Jun 1992 - Aug 1992
United States Coached the defensive backs and special teams.
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Allegheny College
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United States
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Higher Education
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500 - 600 Employee
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Intern Football Coach
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Aug 1990 - Jun 1992
United States Coached the wide receivers and tight ends. Worked with the special teams. Served as the JV offensive coordinator. Worked for Ken O'Keefe and Joe Philbin(Dallas Cowboys and former Miami Dolphins head coach). 1990 division III NCAA NATIONAL CHAMPS!
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Indianapolis Colts
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United States
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Spectator Sports
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300 - 400 Employee
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NFL Minority Fellowship Coach 1991 Indianapolis Colts
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Jul 1991 - Aug 1991
United States Helped coach the receivers and special teams. Worked in the player personnel department also.
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Education
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Texas Tech University
Master’s Degree, Leisure and Recreational Activities -
Texas Tech University
Bachelor of Science - BS, Physical Education/Recreation/ health minor