DeShawn Gilbert
DeShawn Gilbert

Bio

Education:
  • Malone University – Master of Organizational Leadership
  • Siena Heights University – Bachelors of Business Administration / Sport Management
Professional Experience:
  • Olivet Nazarene University (NAIA) – Defensive Backs / Special Teams Coordinator 2025-Current
  • Roseville HS (MI) – Defensive Coordinator – 2023 - 2024
  • University of Olivet (D-III) – Defensive Backs / Co-Special Teams Coordinator – 2018 - 2022
  • Malone University (D-II) – Cornerbacks – 2016 - 2017
  • Eastern Michigan University (D-I) – Internship – 2016
Awards and Recognition:
 
As a Coach:

Roseville HS
  • Coordinated a defense that forced 6 shut outs which help a top 25 program to win a district and regional championship.
  • Coached numerous all-conference and all state players who are now playing at the highest level of division 1
University of Olivet
  • Defensive pass game unit racked up 10 interceptions and 25 pass break ups only allowing 174 passing yards per game; helping the defensive unit rank number 1 in the conference in points per game.
  • Coached multiple all-conference players
Malone University
  • Coached multiple all-conference players
Eastern Michigan University
  • 2016 Bahamas Bowl appearance
As a Player: 
  • NAIA All-American Defensive Back (2013) - 6 interceptions, 9 pass breakups and 42.5 tackles.
  • Mid-States Football Association’s Defensive Player of the Year
  • Ended career as Siena Heights all time leader in both interceptions and pass break-ups
  • Four-year starter
Coaching Philosophy
  • Develop student-athletes to reach their highest potential on and off the field through work ethic and integrity; with the goal for them to become better people overall.
Personal Information  
  • From Detroit, Mich.