DeShawn Gilbert
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- Email:
- dcgilbert2@olivet.edu
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- Title:
- Defensive Backs / Special Teams Coordinator
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- Phone:
- 815-928-5556
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.