Chad Salisbury

Comp. / Att.:	1,051 / 1,684
Passing yards:	12,109
TD-INT:	217-60
QB Rating:	101.42
Rushing TD:	11
	Stats at ArenaFan.com

Career highlights and awards
	Al Lucas Hero Team (2007);
Career Arena League statistics
Comp. / Att.:
Comp. / Att.:	1,051 / 1,684
Passing yards:	12,109
TD-INT:	217-60
QB Rating:	101.42
Rushing TD:	11
	Stats at ArenaFan.com

Chad Salisbury
California Vulcans
Position:	Offensive coordinator & quarterbacks coach
Personal information
Born:	July 21, 1976 (age 48); Perryopolis, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Weight:	240 lb (109 kg)
Career information
High school:	Perryopolis (PA) Frazier
College:	Buffalo
Undrafted:	1999
Career history
As a player:
	New England Sea Wolves (2000); Toronto Phantoms (2001–2002); Chicago Rush (2003–2004); Columbus Destroyers (2005); Georgia Force (2005)*; Grand Rapids Rampage (2006–2007);
	* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
As a coach:
	Los Angeles Avengers (2008); Quarterbacks coach & wide receivers coach; California (PA) (2009–present); Offensive coordinator & quarterbacks coach;
Comp. / Att.:	Chad Thomas Salisbury (born July 21, 1976) is an American football coach and former quarterback. He is the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach for California University of Pennsylvania, positions he has held since 2009. He was formerly the quarterbacks and wide receivers coach for the Los Angeles Avengers.Contents Early life and college ; College statistics ; Professional career ; Career statistics ; Coaching career ; Personal ; References ; External links ; Early life and college Salisbury attended Frazier High School, where he played football, basketball, and baseball. While there, he was a two-time All-State selection in football and basketball. After high school, he went to play football for both New Mexico State and Buffalo. He earned honorable mention All-America honors from the Football gazette after the 1997 season.College statisticsProfessional career In his Arena Football League career, Salisbury played for five teams, but spent time with six total. He first joined the AFL with the New England Sea Wolves and moved with the team to Toronto when they became the Phantoms. He then played two seasons with the Chicago Rush. He played one season with the Columbus Destroyers, and was on the Georgia Force's practice squad before he finished his career by playing two seasons with the Grand Rapids Rampage.Career statisticsCoaching career On August 25, 2007, Salisbury retired after sustaining a concussion. However, he still continued in football as a coach and athletic director at Byron Center High School. In August 2008, Salisbury was hired to the coaching staff of the Los Angeles Avengers to be the quarterbacks and wide receivers coach. Preceding his time as an Arena League Football coach Salisbury began his tenure at California University Of Pennsylvania as the Vulcans' quarterbacks coach. Prior to the start of the 2016 football season, Salisbury was promoted to the Vulcans' offensive coordinator position. During Salisbury's first season as offensive coordinator, The Vulcans' completed an undefeated regular season. The Vulcans compete at the NCAA Division II level and are a member of the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference.Personal Salisbury's nickname is "Big Country". His daughter's name, Braylin, was chosen after he heard former Michigan wide receiver Braylon Edwards' name numerous times while watching the 2004 Michigan-Michigan State game. His newest addition to the family is his second daughter Madalyn. On March 17, 2018, Salisbury married his fiancé Julie at a wedding ceremony held at the Southpoint Golf Club in Washington County, Pennsylvania.Related Research Articles John Kaleo is a former American football quarterback in the Arena Football League (AFL) for the Albany Firebirds (1993), Cleveland Thunderbolts (1994), St. Louis Stampede (1995–1996), Anaheim Piranhas (1997), San Jose SaberCats (1997), New England Sea Wolves (1999), Tampa Bay Storm, Austin Wranglers (2004), Los Angeles Avengers (2005), and Columbus Destroyers (2006). He won ArenaBowl XVII with the Storm in 2003. He retired from playing after the 2007 season, and is currently the offensive coordinator for the Tampa Bay Storm. Prior to this role, he was quarterbacks coach and offensive coordinator at Iona College in New Rochelle, New York. Clint Dolezel is an American football coach and former professional arena football player in the Arena Football League (AFL). 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The Buffalo News . Archived from the original on December 15, 2015. Retrieved December 14, 2015.; ↑ Felser, Larry (August 31, 1997). "Salisbury stakes his claim to major role in UB's football future". The Buffalo News . Archived from the original on December 15, 2015. Retrieved December 14, 2015.; ↑ Wilson, Allen (September 11, 1998). "Salisbury, UB look to get back on track against Lock Haven". The Buffalo News . Archived from the original on December 15, 2015. Retrieved December 14, 2015.; ↑ Cain, Sherman (April 14, 2000). "'Big' decision by Sea Wolves". Journal Inquirer . Archived from the original on June 6, 2022. Retrieved December 7, 2015.; ↑ Wilson, Allen (April 29, 2000). "Ex-UB quarterback will face Destroyers tonight". The Buffalo News . Archived from the original on December 15, 2015. Retrieved December 14, 2015.; ↑ "Ex-UB Bull Salisbury picks apart Destroyers". The Buffalo News . April 30, 2000. Archived from the original on December 15, 2015. Retrieved December 14, 2015.; ↑ Wald, Bruce (May 6, 2007). "Frazier grad Chad Salisbury continues intriguing arena football career". Pittsburgh Tribune-Review . Archived from the original on December 7, 2015. Retrieved December 7, 2015.; External links Profile at CBSSports.com ; California (PA) profile ; This page is based on this Wikipedia article ; Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.; Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.
Career highlights and awards
	Al Lucas Hero Team (2007);
Career Arena League statistics
Comp. / Att.:
Comp. / Att.:	1,051 / 1,684
Passing yards:	12,109
TD-INT:	217-60
QB Rating:	101.42
Rushing TD:	11
	Stats at ArenaFan.com
	New Mexico State Aggies
	Buffalo Bulls
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