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Goldstein became Gallaudet University's 36th head football coach in the program's 116-year history on December 17, 2009. The 2010 season will be his first season as the head coach and the second with the program.
The 2009 season was Goldstein's first season with the Bison as Gallaudet finished second in the Eastern Collegiate Football Conference and posted a 6-4 record. The winning mark against a complete varsity schedule is the first since 1930. Goldstein helped to implement a new offensive scheme this season as GU ran the triple-option attack. Gallaudet finished the year ranked No. 9 in the nation in rushing as the Buff and Blue averaged 290.8 yards per game among NCAA Division III schools. Goldstein also adds the title of NCAA Compliance Officer to his title as he overtakes that position at Kendall Green and relinquishes the strength and conditioning duties.
Goldstein arrived at Gallaudet from North Point High School in Waldorf, Md., where he was the Physical Education Department Chair for four years. At North Point, he was the strength and conditioning coach, weight training teacher and offensive coordinator for the football team. Goldstein designed a weight training curriculum for the Charles County Board of Education. He also served two different stints as an assistant college football coach at Salisbury University (2002-04) and Averett University (2001).
The Germantown, Md., native is a proud graduate from Salisbury University (Class of 2001) where he majored in exercise science and physical education. While at Salisbury, Goldstein started two years at linebacker for the Sea Gulls. Goldstein transferred to SU from Frostburg State University where he played two seasons.
Goldstein and his wife Stephanie have one son (Hunter) and reside in Waldorf, Md.
Davis was elevated to Assistant Head Coach on December 17, 2009, in addition to his defensive coordinator duties. He will enter his third season with the Bison with the start of the 2010 season.
Davis completed his first season as Gallaudet's defensive coordinator where the Bison finished the season ranked No. 6 in the nation for total defense as the Bison only allowed 245.30 yards per game. Gallaudet's pass defense was ranked No. 4 among NCAA Division III teams as the Buff and Blue limited opponents to 109.10 yards per game. The Gallaudet defense was also nationally ranked for pass efficiency defense (No. 29) and scoring defense (No. 30).
Davis served as Gallaudet's secondary coach in 2008. He is also Gallaudet's assistant head coach for the men's and women's track and field program. The Lynchburg, Va., native is a proud graduate from Liberty University where he lettered in football. The scholarship player completed three seasons with the Flames. Davis played high school football at E.C. Glass High School under the tutelage of Coach Wayne Lance, who currently coaches at Atlantic Shores High School in Virginia Beach, Va. At E.C. Glass, Davis was named a prep-star All-American and earned All-Region and All-District honors as a defensive back.
Davis and his wife Octavia have three children Alana, Myles and Gavin who currently reside in Virginia.
Coach Cheek begins his third season on the sidelines for the Bison where he will coach the defensive backs. Coach Cheek brings an agressive attitude to the scondary where the Bison acccounted for nine interceptions in 2007.
Prior to coming to Gallaudet, Cheek spent time as a coach and mentor to 13-15 year olds in the city's Recreation League Football.
Coach Cheek resides in Washington, D.C.
Coach John Elie enters his second 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 is also the current Defensive Coordinator for the D.C. Generals Police and Firefighters team, where he has served the past four years.
Coach Elie is a highly decorated firefighter/paramedic in Prince Georges County, Md., where he has served for the past 27 years and is a Captain.
Coach Elie and his wife have three children and reside in
Burtonsville, Md.
Coach Burke is entering his fifth season as linebackers coach, and his fourth as assistant head coach. Coach Burke is heavily involved in game day operations, and brings intensity and familiarity to the Gallaudet staff. Burke has been a vital piece of the resurrection of the football program, and has been a main stay on the Bison sidelines. Coach Burke has coached the team leader in tackles all four years he has been on staff. In 2007 his linebacking corps was responsible for 16.5 sacks and 43 tackles for a loss.
Prior to joining the Gallaudet staff, from 2000-2004, Coach Burke was an Assistant Coach at Model Secondary School for the Deaf where he coached linebackers.
Coach Burke played linebacker for the Bison from 1995-2000.
Coach Burke completed a double-major in Computer Information Systems and Communication Arts at Gallaudet in 2000.
Coach Burke currently resides in Greenbelt, Md.
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