Larry Wilson Wilson arrived at Waynesburg in January, 2025 after serving as the offensive coordinator, quarterbacks coach and wide receivers coach at NCAA Division II member Pennsylvania Western University, Clarion during the 2025 season.
Though he spent just one year with the Golden Eagles, he made an immediate and noticeable impact. Clarion enjoyed its first winning season (6-5) since 2015 and its explosive offense was one of the main reasons for that success. Under Wilson's leadership, Clarion led the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) and ranked 20th in all of Division II in total offense per game (433.3 ypg). The Golden Eagles also finished third in the conference and 25th in the country in points per game (34.7 ppg), second in the conference in passing yards per game (273.9) and second in the conference in touchdowns (51).
Wilson also coached first-team All-PSAC West quarterback Anthony Guerico and first-team All-PSAC West wide receiver Davon Jones. His 2025 award haul included second-team All-PSAC West running back Khalon Simmons and offensive linemen Jacob Domer and Josh Steele.
Along with leading the unit on the field and developing the team's offensive philosophy, Wilson oversaw all recruiting efforts within the offense. Away from the sport, he was in charge of coordinating community service opportunities.
Wilson's season in Clarion was just the latest entry in a college coaching resume that stretches back to 2005. Before the 2025 campaign, he served as offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at Division II national powerhouse Indiana University of Pa.
Over three years with the Crimson Hawks, Wilson showed his versatility as an offensive mind by coaching units that finished in the top four for rushing yards per game in the PSAC every season. They also finished in the top four of the PSAC West in points per game all three years.
Wilson coached a total of 17 All-PSAC honorees over his time at IUP, including 10 first team picks, one of which was wide receiver Duane Brown, who was named 2022 PSAC West Offensive Player of the Year. That same year, quarterback Mak Sexton threw for 2,907 yards and 33 touchdowns, finishing fifth in the NCAA in passing yards and second in the PSAC for passing scores.
During his time at IUP, Wilson not only handled recruiting and philosophy development on the offensive side of the ball, but he worked closely with medical staff and the strength & conditioning department to ensure the year-long health and development of his players.
Wilson's longest stop on his coaching journey was at Pennsylvania Western University, California, where he held multiple positions over a 16-year run with the Vulcans. He served as special teams coordinator and wide receivers coach from 2005 to 2015. He transitioned to the offensive coordinator role in 2013.
No matter what title was on his business card, Wilson and Cal enjoyed nothing but success over that time, going 146-42 overall with seven trips to the NCAA Division II playoffs. Under his watch, he coached 12 All-Americans on either special teams or offense and dozens of all-conference performers.
Wilson also displayed yet another facet to his coaching abilities while at Cal by assisting the athletic department in developing fund raising initiatives, garnering corporate sponsorships and organizing camps for not just football, but for all athletic programs on campus.
Before embarking on his decades-long journey in college sports, Wilson began his football coaching career as the head man at Frazier High School in Perryopolis, Pa., where he worked with the middle school, junior high school, junior varsity and varsity squads. He also worked within the Frazier School District as a long-term substitute teacher in science and physical education.
Wilson has also served as assistant athletic director at Ringgold High School and has worked in pro sports as an account executive for ESPN radio in Pittsburgh and as Assistant Director of Baseball Operations for the Pittsburgh Pirates while they were competing in spring training in Bradenton, Fla.
Wilson is a 1999 graduate of Slippery Rock University, where he earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Sport Management. He also played three years of football at The Rock following a playing career at Frazier High School that saw him earn All-PIAA status as a wide receiver.
