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Chad Salisbury

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Chad Salisbury
West Liberty Hilltoppers
TitleHead coach
Personal information
Born (1976-07-21) July 21, 1976 (age 50)
Perryopolis, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Listed weight240 lb (109 kg)
Career information
PositionQuarterback
High schoolFrazier (Perryopolis)
CollegeBuffalo
NFL draft1999: undrafted
Career history
Playing
* Offseason or practice squad member only
Coaching
Awards and highlights
  • Al Lucas Hero Team (2007)
Career AFL statistics
Comp. / Att.1,051 / 1,684
Passing yards12,109
TD–INT217-60
QB rating101.42
Rushing TD11
Stats at ArenaFan.com

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.[1]

Early life and college

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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.[2][3][4] He earned honorable mention All-America honors from the Football gazette after the 1997 season.

Professional career

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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.[5][6][7] 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.[8]

Coaching career

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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.[1] In August 2008, Salisbury was hired to the coaching staff of the Los Angeles Avengers to be the quarterbacks and wide receivers coach.[1] 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.

Career statistics

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Playing career

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AFL

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PassingRushing
YearTeamCmpAttYdsTDIntAttYdsTD
2000New England Sea Wolves14322117593263162
2001Toronto Phantoms921561186219782
2002Toronto Phantoms176263218630131-10
2003Chicago Rush6495677137351
2004Chicago Rush426743880542
2005Columbus Destroyers3363380545442
2006Grand Rapids Rampage2894803239581315-12
2007Grand Rapids Rampage2123392244508310

College

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Season Passing Rushing
CmpAttYdsTDIntAttYdsTD
New Mexico State Aggies
1995 1139001-80
1996 1723412,291111248-973
Buffalo Bulls
1997 2183842,889161724-920
1998 1542872,058151319240
NCAA career 5451,0137,277424292-1733

Head coaching record

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Year Team Overall ConferenceStanding Bowl/playoffs
West Liberty Hilltoppers (Mountain East Conference) (2026–present)
2026 West Liberty 0–00–0
West Liberty: 0–00–0
Total:0–0

References

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  1. 1 2 3 Slagter, Josh (September 11, 2008). "Ex-Rampage QB Salisbury joins Avengers staff". The Grand Rapids Press. Archived from the original on December 7, 2015. Retrieved December 7, 2015.
  2. ↑ Wilson, Allen (August 29, 1997). "Big man at QB". The Buffalo News. Archived from the original on December 15, 2015. Retrieved December 14, 2015.
  3. ↑ 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.
  4. ↑ 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.
  5. ↑ Cain, Sherman (April 14, 2000). "'Big' decision by Sea Wolves". Journal Inquirer. Archived from the original on June 6, 2022. Retrieved December 7, 2015.
  6. ↑ 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.
  7. ↑ "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.
  8. ↑ 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.
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