Football
Lester, Tim

Tim Lester
- Title:
- Quarterbacks Coach/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. |