Sterlin Gilbert

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Sterlin Gilbert
Current position
TitlePassing game coordinator, quarterbacks coach
Team California
Conference Pac-12
Biographical details
Born (1978-08-11) August 11, 1978 (age 45)
San Angelo, Texas, U.S.
Playing career
1999–2002 Angelo State
Position(s) Quarterback
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
2003 Springtown HS (TX) (RB)
2004Springtown HS (TX) (QB)
2005 Houston (GA)
2006–2007 Cooper HS (TX) (OC/QB)
2008–2010 Lake View HS (TX)
2011 Temple HS (TX) (OC/QB)
2012–2013 Eastern Illinois (OC/QB)
2014 Bowling Green (OC/QB)
2015 Tulsa (co-OC/QB)
2016 Texas (OC/QB)
2017–2018 South Florida (OC/QB)
2019 McNeese State
2020–2021 Syracuse (OC/QB)
2023 Ole Miss (OA)
2024–present California (PGC/QB)
Head coaching record
Overall7–5 (college)
9–23 (high school)
Accomplishments and honors
Awards
2× All-Lone Star Conference

Sterlin Gilbert (born August 11, 1978) is an American football coach and former player who currently is the passing game coordinator and quarterbacks coach for the California Golden Bears. Gilbert played college football at Angelo State University, where was a two-time All-Lone Star Conference selection at quarterback. He served as the offensive coordinator at Eastern Illinois University from 2012 to 2013, Bowling Green State University in 2014, the University of Tulsa in 2015, the University of Texas at Austin in 2016, and the University of South Florida from 2017 to 2018.

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Coaching career

Texas

In 2015, Gilbert was hired by Charlie Strong at the University of Texas at Austin as offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach until the end of the 2016 season. [1]

University of South Florida

After Charlie Strong's termination from the University of Texas, Gilbert followed Strong to USF. His overall offensive style received criticism, as he was over reliant on halfback dive plays and did not attempt to open up the field, causing breakdowns against better defenses. In 2018, Gilbert's offense experienced early success with transfer QB Blake Barnett, before his scheme and injuries along the OL resulted in frequent sacks and eventual injury to Barnett, resulting in widespread calls for Gilbert's termination.

McNeese State

On December 5, 2018, Sterlin Gilbert was named the head football coach at McNeese State University, consequently avoiding potential termination by USF. In 2019, Gilbert led McNeese State to a 7–5 record.

Syracuse

In January 2020, Gilbert was hired by Dino Babers at Syracuse University as offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach. [2] He was not retained on staff after the 2021 season. [3]

California

In December 2023, Gilbert joined the California Golden Bears as their passing game coordinator and quarterbacks coach. [4]

Head coaching record

College

YearTeamOverallConferenceStandingBowl/playoffs
McNeese State Cowboys (Southland Conference)(2019)
2019 McNeese State 7–55–45th
McNeese State:7–55–4
Total:7–5

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References

  1. Texas Finally Gets Sterlin Gilbert to Accept Coordinator Job
  2. "SU football to hire Sterlin Gilbert as OC/QBS coach (Report)". 11 January 2020.
  3. "Babers Announces Staff Changes". Syracuse University Athletics. Retrieved 29 November 2021.
  4. "Sterlin Gilbert Named Cal's Passing Game Coordinator/QB Coach". 12 December 2023. Retrieved 12 December 2023.