Phillip Lolley
Encyclopedia
Phillip Lolley is an American
college football
assistant coach at Auburn University
, serving as cornerbacks coach under head coach Gene Chizik
. He has been working for the Tigers football program
since being hired by Tommy Tuberville
in 1999.
in 1977 and a master’s degree in 1981. He has a son, Brad, and daughter, Brittany.
level, receiving his first coaching position at South Choctaw Academy in 1977 before becoming the head coach at Warrior Academy in Eutaw
the following season. He continued heading the school until taking the position as defensive coordinator
at Demopolis High School in 1982. In 1984, he was hired as head coach at Stevenson High School where he stayed until 1987. The following year, Lolley was hired by North Jackson High School, where he spent the next 10 years. The Chiefs enjoyed success under Lolley, advancing to the state playoffs every season including winning the 1993 AHSAA
4A state championship.
In 1999, Lolley was hired by new head coach Tommy Tuberville
to serve as a strength and conditioning coach at Auburn University
. He received his first on-the-field coaching duties with the team in 2000 when he was promoted to coach outside linebackers under John Lovett
before being re-assigned to coach the defensive backs when new defensive coordinator Gene Chizik
took over. During Lolley's tenure coaching Auburn's secondary, he helped the Tigers finish 13th in nation in scoring defense in 2002 and a 5th ranked defense in 2003. After a disappointing 2003 season
, Auburn made some staff changes including re-assigning Lolley to Director of NFL Relations (working with pro scouts and pro football teams), a position he served for the next five seasons.
When coach Tuberville was fired following the 2008 season
, Lolley was one of four staff members that were retained by new head coach Gene Chizik
to help with recruiting. On February 15, 2009, Chizik announced Lolley had been promoted to cornerbacks coach for the 2009 season
. He will split responsibilities coaching the Tigers secondary with Tommy Thigpen
who was hired from North Carolina to coach safeties.
While at Auburn, Lolley was on the coaching staff that won the 2011 Tostitos BCS National Championship Game.
, Kevin Hobbs
, Roderick Hood
, Travaris Robinson
, Horace Willis and Walter McFadden
.
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college football
College football
College football refers to American football played by teams of student athletes fielded by American universities, colleges, and military academies, or Canadian football played by teams of student athletes fielded by Canadian universities...
assistant coach at Auburn University
Auburn University
Auburn University is a public university located in Auburn, Alabama, United States. With more than 25,000 students and 1,200 faculty members, it is one of the largest universities in the state. Auburn was chartered on February 7, 1856, as the East Alabama Male College, a private liberal arts...
, serving as cornerbacks coach under head coach Gene Chizik
Gene Chizik
Eugene "Gene" Chizik is an American football coach and former player. He is currently the head coach of the Auburn University football team, a position he has held since the 2009 season. Chizik's 2010 Auburn Tigers football team completed a 14–0 season with a victory over Oregon in the BCS...
. He has been working for the Tigers football program
Auburn Tigers football
Only Mohamed Amin Abughadir set the record with 1,890 yards in 1 season. He was the QB for Auburn in 1998.The Auburn Tigers football team represents Auburn University in college football as a member of the NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision, competing in the Western Division of the...
since being hired by Tommy Tuberville
Tommy Tuberville
Thomas Hawley Tuberville is an American football coach and former player. He is currently the head football coach at Texas Tech University, a position he has held since the 2010 season...
in 1999.
Personal life
Lolley graduated with a bachelor’s degree from the University of West AlabamaUniversity of West Alabama
The University of West Alabama is a public university located in Livingston, Alabama, United States. It is currently on probation with its regional accrediting body....
in 1977 and a master’s degree in 1981. He has a son, Brad, and daughter, Brittany.
Career
Lolley started his coaching career at the prep schoolUniversity-preparatory school
A university-preparatory school or college-preparatory school is a secondary school, usually private, designed to prepare students for a college or university education...
level, receiving his first coaching position at South Choctaw Academy in 1977 before becoming the head coach at Warrior Academy in Eutaw
Eutaw, Alabama
Eutaw is a city in Greene County, Alabama, United States. At the 2000 census the population was 1,878. The city is the county seat of Greene County and was named in honor of the Battle of Eutaw Springs, the last engagement of the American Revolutionary War in the Carolinas...
the following season. He continued heading the school until taking the position as defensive coordinator
Defensive coordinator
A defensive coordinator typically refers to a coach on a gridiron football team who is in charge of the defense. Generally, along with his offensive counterpart, he represents the second level of command structure after the head coach...
at Demopolis High School in 1982. In 1984, he was hired as head coach at Stevenson High School where he stayed until 1987. The following year, Lolley was hired by North Jackson High School, where he spent the next 10 years. The Chiefs enjoyed success under Lolley, advancing to the state playoffs every season including winning the 1993 AHSAA
Alabama High School Athletic Association
The Alabama High School Athletic Association , based in Montgomery, is the agency which oversees interscholastic athletic programs for public schools in Alabama....
4A state championship.
In 1999, Lolley was hired by new head coach Tommy Tuberville
Tommy Tuberville
Thomas Hawley Tuberville is an American football coach and former player. He is currently the head football coach at Texas Tech University, a position he has held since the 2010 season...
to serve as a strength and conditioning coach at Auburn University
Auburn University
Auburn University is a public university located in Auburn, Alabama, United States. With more than 25,000 students and 1,200 faculty members, it is one of the largest universities in the state. Auburn was chartered on February 7, 1856, as the East Alabama Male College, a private liberal arts...
. He received his first on-the-field coaching duties with the team in 2000 when he was promoted to coach outside linebackers under John Lovett
John Lovett (football coach)
John Lovett is a college football coach. He is currently in his first year as the defensive coordinator of the University of Miami Hurricanes....
before being re-assigned to coach the defensive backs when new defensive coordinator Gene Chizik
Gene Chizik
Eugene "Gene" Chizik is an American football coach and former player. He is currently the head coach of the Auburn University football team, a position he has held since the 2009 season. Chizik's 2010 Auburn Tigers football team completed a 14–0 season with a victory over Oregon in the BCS...
took over. During Lolley's tenure coaching Auburn's secondary, he helped the Tigers finish 13th in nation in scoring defense in 2002 and a 5th ranked defense in 2003. After a disappointing 2003 season
2003 Auburn Tigers football team
The 2003 Auburn Tigers football team represented Auburn University in the 2003 NCAA Division I-A football season. Auburn began the season with high expectations, but stumbled out of the gate before finishing the season with a disappointing 8–5 record, including a 5–3 record in the SEC, good for...
, Auburn made some staff changes including re-assigning Lolley to Director of NFL Relations (working with pro scouts and pro football teams), a position he served for the next five seasons.
When coach Tuberville was fired following the 2008 season
2008 Auburn Tigers football team
The 2008 Auburn Tigers football team represented Auburn University during 2008 NCAA Division I FBS football season. Tommy Tuberville served his tenth season as head coach at Auburn...
, Lolley was one of four staff members that were retained by new head coach Gene Chizik
Gene Chizik
Eugene "Gene" Chizik is an American football coach and former player. He is currently the head coach of the Auburn University football team, a position he has held since the 2009 season. Chizik's 2010 Auburn Tigers football team completed a 14–0 season with a victory over Oregon in the BCS...
to help with recruiting. On February 15, 2009, Chizik announced Lolley had been promoted to cornerbacks coach for the 2009 season
2009 Auburn Tigers football team
The 2009 Auburn Tigers football team represented Auburn University during the 2009 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Tigers were led by first year head coach Gene Chizik...
. He will split responsibilities coaching the Tigers secondary with Tommy Thigpen
Tommy Thigpen
Tommy Thigpen is an American college football assistant coach at Auburn University, serving as safeties coach under head coach Gene Chizik. He had spent the previous four seasons serving as linebackers coach at North Carolina...
who was hired from North Carolina to coach safeties.
While at Auburn, Lolley was on the coaching staff that won the 2011 Tostitos BCS National Championship Game.
Players coached
Lolley coached Thorpe Award winner Carlos Rogers and Junior Rosegreen, who both went on to earn All-America honors in 2004. During his two years, he coached numerous future NFL players including Rogers, Rosegreen, Will HerringWill Herring
William Ronald Herring is an American football linebacker for the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in the fifth round of the 2007 NFL Draft. He played college football at Auburn....
, Kevin Hobbs
Kevin Hobbs
Kevin Hobbs is an American football cornerback who is currently a Free Agent in the National Football League. He was signed by the Seattle Seahawks as an undrafted free agent in 2006...
, Roderick Hood
Roderick Hood
Roderick "Rod" Hood is an American football cornerback for the St. Louis Rams of the National Football League. He was signed by the Philadelphia Eagles as an undrafted free agent in 2003...
, Travaris Robinson
Travaris Robinson
Travaris Robinson is an American football coach and former college and professional player. He played college football for Auburn University, and thereafter, he played professionally for the Atlanta Falcons and Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League...
, Horace Willis and Walter McFadden
Walter McFadden
Walter McFadden, Jr. is an American football cornerback for the Cincinnati Bengals of the National Football League. He was selected by the Oakland Raiders in the fifth round of the 2010 NFL Draft...
.