Football
Tim Lester
- Title:
- Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks/Recruiting Coordinator
- Email:
- tflester@syr.edu
- Phone:
- 6731
| Coaching Experience | ||
| 2014-15 | Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks | Syracuse |
| 2013 | Quarterbacks | Syracuse |
| 2008-12 | Head Coach/Offensive Coordinator | Elmhurst College |
| 2007 | Assistant Head Coach/Defensive Coordinator | North Central College |
| 2005-06 | Quarterbacks | Western Michigan |
| 2004 | Head Coach/Offensive Coordinator | Saint Joseph's College |
| 2002-03 | Offensive Coordinator | Elmhurst College |
| Coaching Accomplishments |
| Has mentored 2013 Texas Bowl MVP Terrel Hunt, who ranks 10th in Orange history with 2,621 passing yards. |
| Named the 2012 College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin (CCIW) Coach of the Year after leading Elmhurst College to a 10-2 record and the NCAA playoffs for the first time in school history. |
| In 2012, guided the Bluejays to the CCIW championship, the program’s first since 1980. |
| Tutored 2012 All-American and Gagliardi Trophy winner (Division III Player of the Year) Scottie Williams. |
| From 2008-12, coached 33 all-conference players, including two All-Americans and three CoSIDA Academic All-Americans. |
| In 2007, helped lead North Central College to the CCIW title. Coached a defense that ranked in the top 20 in five different categories. |
| In 2005-06, coached quarterback Tim Hiller, who earned Mid-American Conference (MAC) Freshman of the Year honors. |
| Named the 2004 Independent Football Alliance (IFA) Coach of the Year. |
| In 2002-03, coached an Elmhurst offense that broke 11 school records. |
| Playing Accomplishments |
| Finished his Western Michigan career ranked fourth in the FBS for career passing yards (11,299) and sixth in touchdowns (89). |
| Set 17 Western Michigan school records. |
| Held eight Mid-American Conference records. |
| 2002 Arena Football League 2 (af2), Memphis Xplorers |
| 2001 Arena Football League, Nashville Kats and Carolina Cobras |
| 2001 XFL, Chicago Enforcers |
| 1998 and 1999 Mid-American Conference Player of the Year finalist |
| 1994 Blue Chip Illustrated All-American |
| Championships and Bowl Games as a Coach |
| • 2013 Texas Bowl Champions, Syracuse |
| • 2012 CCIW Champions, Elmhurst College |
| • 2007 CCIW Champions, North Central College |
| • 2006 International Bowl, Western Michigan |
| Prominent Players Coached | ||
| Name | Team | Pro Accomplishments |
| Tim Hiller | Western Michigan | 2010 Indianapolis Colts free-agent signee |
| Education |
| Graduate of Wheaton Warrenville South High School in Illinois. |
| Western Michigan University '00 (mathematics) |
| Personal |
| Lester and his wife, Dawn, have four sons, Quinn, Cooper, Carter and Camden. |
Fran Brown Show
Wednesday, October 29
Fran Brown Press Conference | North Carolina Week
Monday, October 27
Fran Brown Press Conference
Monday, October 27
Players Press Conference | Syracuse at Georgia Tech
Sunday, October 26
