Bill Schmitz facts for kids
| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | March 30, 1954 Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S. |
| Died | August 26, 2013 (aged 59) Tampa Bay, Florida, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Coast Guard Academy |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1981–1983 | Cincinnati (assistant) |
| 1984–1985 | Rice (assistant) |
| 1986–1988 | Vanderbilt (assistant) |
| 1989 | Vanderbilt (OC/WR) |
| 1991 | Eastern Michigan (OC) |
| 1992 | London Monarchs (QB/WR) |
| 1993–1996 | Coast Guard |
| 1997–2002 | Austin Peay |
| 2003–2004 | Jesuit HS (FL) |
| 2005 | UAB (TE/HB) |
| 2006 | UAB (WR) |
| 2007–2008 | Penn (OC/TE) |
| 2011–2013 | Land O' Lakes HS (FL) (OC) |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 39–65 |
| Tournaments | 0–1 (NCAA D-III playoffs) |
| Accomplishments and honors | |
| Awards | |
| FFC Coach of the Year (1996) | |
Bill Schmitz (born March 30, 1954 – died August 26, 2013) was an American football coach. He was known for leading college football teams.
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Bill Schmitz's Coaching Journey
Bill Schmitz had a long career coaching football. He worked with many different teams. He started as an assistant coach. Then he became a head coach for college teams.
Early Coaching Roles
Schmitz began his coaching career in 1981. He was an assistant coach at the University of Cincinnati. Later, he coached at Rice University. He also worked at Vanderbilt University. In 1992, he coached the London Monarchs. This team was part of the World League of American Football. He helped train their quarterbacks and wide receivers.
Leading College Teams
Bill Schmitz became a head coach in 1993. He led the Coast Guard Academy football team. He coached them until 1996. During his time there, the team had a good record. In 1996, they won their conference championship. This was a big achievement for the team. They even made it to the NCAA Division III playoffs.
After Coast Guard, Schmitz moved to Austin Peay State University. He was the head coach there from 1997 to 2002. He worked hard to improve the team. His overall record as a head coach was 39 wins and 65 losses.
Later Coaching Years
After his college coaching, Schmitz also coached high school teams. He worked at Jesuit High School in Florida. He also coached at Land O' Lakes High School. He continued to share his football knowledge. He also returned to college coaching as an assistant. He coached at UAB and Penn.
Bill Schmitz's Legacy
Bill Schmitz was a dedicated football coach. He helped many young athletes. He taught them about the game. He received an award in 1996. He was named the Freedom Football Conference Coach of the Year. This showed his impact on the sport. He passed away on August 26, 2013.
