Charles Coe (American football) facts for kids
| Current position | |
|---|---|
| Title | Associate head coach, defensive line coach |
| Team | Missouri Baptist |
| Conference | HAAC |
| Biographical details | |
| Born | October 31, 1948 St. Louis, Missouri, U.S. |
| Playing career | |
| Football | |
| 1968–1971 | Kansas State |
| Baseball | |
| 1969–1971 | Kansas State |
| 1971 | Batavia Trojans |
| Position(s) | Second base, shortstop (baseball) |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| Football | |
| 1976 | Iowa (assistant) |
| 1977–1979 | Cincinnati (assistant) |
| 1982 | Ball State (assistant) |
| 1983–1984 | Louisville (assistant) |
| 1985–1988 | Missouri (assistant) |
| 1989 | Kansas State (assistant) |
| 1990–1992 | Tennessee (RB/WR) |
| 1993 | Pittsburgh (RB) |
| 1997–1999 | Memphis (RB) |
| 2000–2002 | Memphis (AHC/WR) |
| 2003–2006 | Alabama State |
| 2007 | Oakland Raiders (WR) |
| 2011 | Texas Southern (OC) |
| 2014–2021 | Missouri Baptist (OC/QB) |
| 2022–present | Missouri Baptist (AHC/DL) |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 29–18 |
| Accomplishments and honors | |
| Championships | |
| 1 SWAC (2004) 2 SWAC East Division (2003–2004) |
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Charles Coe was born on October 31, 1948. He is a well-known American football coach. He also used to play both football and baseball. Currently, he works as an assistant head coach at Missouri Baptist University. This university is located in Creve Coeur, Missouri.
From 2003 to 2006, Coe was the main football coach at Alabama State University. During his time there, his team won 29 games and lost 18. He was a great athlete in two sports at Kansas State University. After college, he played baseball for two years in the minor league system for the Detroit Tigers.
Charles Coe is also the father of Michael Coe. Michael Coe played as a cornerback in the National Football League (NFL).
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Who is Charles Coe?
Charles Coe is a respected figure in American sports. He has had a long career as both a player and a coach. His journey shows his dedication to football and baseball.
Early Life and Playing Days
Charles Coe was born in St. Louis, Missouri. He grew up loving sports. He became a talented athlete in high school.
He went to Kansas State University. There, he played both football and baseball. In baseball, he played second base and shortstop. After college, he even played professional baseball for a short time. He was part of the Detroit Tigers organization.
Becoming a Football Coach
After his playing career, Charles Coe moved into coaching. He started as an assistant coach at different universities. These included Iowa and Cincinnati. He also coached at Ball State and Louisville.
Later, he coached at Missouri and his old school, Kansas State. He also spent time coaching at Tennessee and Pittsburgh. He helped players improve their skills.
Coaching at Memphis
Coe spent several years coaching at Memphis. From 1997 to 1999, he coached running backs. From 2000 to 2002, he was the assistant head coach. He also coached wide receivers during this period.
Head Coach at Alabama State
From 2003 to 2006, Charles Coe took on a big role. He became the head football coach at Alabama State University. This was a major step in his coaching career.
During his time there, his teams did very well. In 2003, they won the SWAC East Division. In 2004, they won the SWAC championship. They also won the SWAC East Division again that year. His overall record as head coach was 29 wins and 18 losses.
Coaching in the NFL and Beyond
In 2007, Coe coached in the National Football League. He worked with wide receivers for the Oakland Raiders. This was a chance to coach at the highest level of football.
After his NFL experience, he returned to college coaching. In 2011, he was the offensive coordinator at Texas Southern. This meant he was in charge of the team's offense.
Current Role at Missouri Baptist
From 2014 to 2021, Charles Coe coached at Missouri Baptist University. He was the offensive coordinator and coached quarterbacks. Since 2022, he has been the associate head coach. He also coaches the defensive line players. He continues to share his knowledge and experience with young athletes.
