Frank Ellis (coach) facts for kids
| Playing career | |
|---|---|
| Football | |
| 1963–1966 | Savannah State |
| Basketball | |
| 1962–1966 | Savannah State |
| Position(s) | Quarterback, halfback, defensive back (football) |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| Football | |
| 1969–1976 | Savannah State (assistant) |
| 1977–1985 | Savannah State |
| Administrative career (AD unless noted) | |
| 1994–1996 | Savannah State |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 34–56–2 |
Frank Ellis Jr. is a former American football coach and college sports leader. He is known for his time at Savannah State University, where he played, coached, and helped manage the sports programs.
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Frank Ellis Jr.: A Savannah State Legend
Frank Ellis Jr. has a long history with Savannah State University. He was a student-athlete there, playing two different sports. Later, he returned to coach the football team. He even became the leader of all the sports programs at the university.
Playing Days at Savannah State
During the 1960s, Frank Ellis Jr. was a talented athlete at Savannah State. He played both American football and basketball for the university's teams. In football, he played several important positions, including quarterback, halfback, and defensive back.
Coaching the Tigers Football Team
After his playing career, Ellis returned to Savannah State to coach. He started as an assistant football coach from 1969 to 1976. Then, he became the head football coach for the Savannah State Tigers. He led the team for nine seasons, from 1977 to 1985. During his time as head coach, the team had an overall record of 34 wins, 56 losses, and 2 ties.
Leading the Athletics Department
Frank Ellis Jr. also took on a big role in managing all the sports at Savannah State. He served as the athletic director from 1994 to 1996. In this job, he was in charge of making sure all the university's sports teams ran smoothly.
