Gallaudet University

Coach John Elie enters his sixth season as Bison Defensive Line Coach. Coach Elie brings over 10 years of coaching experience to the Gallaudet staff.

Prior to coming to Gallaudet, Coach Elie has coached numerous positions, most recently serving as the defensive line coach for seven years at James H. Blake High School in Silver Spring, Md. Coach Elie was the Defensive Coordinator for the D.C. Generals Police and Firefighters team prior to joing the Bison where he has served for four years.

Coach Elie is a highly decorated firefighter/paramedic in Prince Georges County, Md., where he has served for the past 29 years and is a Captain.

Coach Elie and his wife have three children, Chris, Kyle and Hannah, who reside in Burtonsville, Md.