Contributors
2022 Contributors: CodeX, Craig Gilliam, Debra Gilliam, James Wade, Wade Tech LLC, Lamar Blackwell, Renee Carpenter, Harmony Foster, Lynn Kennedy, Shampoo Perry Haircare, Inc., R&R Liquor Store, Inc., Thayer R. Townsend, The Blackwell Family, Jeff, Todd & Sheila Gilliam, Harold Arnold II, Roosevelt Luster III, Jewell Rollen, Jerry Roach, Horace Jones, Artrell Harris, Sonya Smith, Terry & Debbie McCrerey, Craig Kruse, Wayne Bell, Andrea Warren, Eric Joyce Alvin Marley, Clyde Bond, Nupeville, Saleema Golden, Brian Pietro, Simpson Huggins III, Cheryl Colvin, Kene Erike, Brandon Goodrich, Jason House, Deitra Bonner, Vincent Davis, Aaron McCleary, Stephanie Jones, Hosanna Outreach Ministries of Emmanuel, Anthony Pleasant, Sylvia Crawley, Anthony Forte, Angelita Forte, Bolder Outreach Solutions, LLC., Metropolitan Nashville Police Department.
Craig Gilliam – Executive Director
- Earned his master’s degree in Health and Physical Education at Tennessee State University
- Has over 30 years of experience as football coach on both the high school and collegiate levels
- Experience in teaching/coaching skills associated with the sports of Lacrosse, Men and Women’s Track & Field
- Retired high school and middle school educator
Joe Gilliam, Sr.
- Retired, Associate Professor of Health and Physical Education, Tennessee State University
- Over 45 years of experience as football coach
- Author of 4 books on techniques of football
- Organization of Youth Football and baseball Leagues
- Experience coaching high school Football, basketball and baseball
Joe Gilliam, Jr.
- Founder of the Joe Gilliam Football Camp
- First Black Quarterback to open the NFL season as a starter (Pittsburgh Steelers)
- Played Quarterback for Tennessee State University
Lamar Blackwell – President of Joe W Gilliam Foundation
- Tennessee State University Graduate
- President of Tennessee State University Alumni Association – Dallas/Fort Worth Chapter (2012 – 2014)
James Wade – Vice President & Football Camp Director
- Played Quarterback at Tennessee State University
- TSU Alumni
- Entrepreneur – Business owner
Frank Gilliam, Sr.
- Played football at the University of Iowa on their “Rose bowl” team
- Played Canadian League Football for the legendary football coach, Bud Grant
- Retired Vice President of Player Personnel for the Minnesota Vikings
NFL Past & Present Contributors
Franco Harris
- Member of Pro Football Hall of Fame – Pittsburgh Steelers
- Played Collegiate Football at Penn State University
Richard Dent
- Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame – 2011
- Played in the NFL for the Chicago Bears
- MVP of Super Bowl 25 for Chicago Bears
- Played Defensive End for Tennessee State University
Brent Alexander
- 12 years in National Football League, Arizona cardinals, Pittsburgh Steelers, and NY Giants
- Current high school teacher, Gallatin Public School System
- Played defensive back position at Tennessee State University
King David Dunlap IV
- Currently an Offensive Tackle for the San Diego Chargers
- Played collegiate football at Auburn University
- Drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles
- Dunlap played High School Football and Basketball at Brentwood Academy near Nashville, Tennessee
Mike Jones
- Played wide receiver position at Tennessee State University
- Owns 2 University records for pass receptions, yardage and touchdowns
- Former head coach in the NFL’s European League
- Current offensive coordinator for Tennessee State University Football
