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​Gill’s professional career is highlighted by a successful 11 year career as NFL Player for the SanDiego Chargers. He also served as the Executive Director of Player Development & CommunityRelations for the Green Bay Packers, serving players needs in off the field matters, including butnot limited to continuing education, career development and community service. Gill has alsoheld coaching roles with several NFL teams and most recently at the University of Illinois, wherehe has always been fully committed and passionate to developing his players on and off thefield.

 

Award-winning NFL Professional with extensive background as an Owner, Director, Counselor and Employee

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Competitive Skill Set and Strong Drive to Win ideal for communicating, motivating and evaluating individuals and teams to gain optimal performance and results

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Recognized as a Leader with Exemplary Character who makes business decisions based on insight, integrity and an understanding of individual and organizational needs

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Winning Combination of Success Skills and Sports Experience to guide, lead and restore an organization applying winning business principles and processes

Coaching & Professional Development

• University of Illinois - Passing Game Coordinator / Safeties, 2018 – 2019

• Buffalo Bills - Secondary Coach, 2017

• Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Secondary Coach (Corners), 2014 – 2015

• Chicago Bears - Quality Control/Assistant Defensive Back Coach (Safeties), 2005 – 2012

• St. Louis Rams - Defensive Assistant /Assistant Secondary Coach, 2003 – 2005

 

The Players Chapel Program, Owner and Founder, 2001 – 2003

• Designed, developed and marketed faith-based curriculum supporting the needs and spiritual direction of at-risk youth. Wrote and distributed curriculum across both private and not-for-profit organizations in the US, Mexico and Africa.

 

Green Bay Packers: Executive Director of Player Development/Community Relations, 1999 - 2001

• Responsible for the development and implementation of programs to assess the needs of players, coaches, wives and/or significant others. Achieved maximum participation in Training and Development, Player Assistance Program, Career Transition, Financial Education, Continuing Education and Career Internship programs.

• San Diego Chargers

  • HOF 1998 

  • 2x All Pro - 2nd Team

  • 2x Pro Bowl

  • All Time Int. Leader

  • 6x Most Inspirational Player 1987-1992

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• Ed Block Courage Award recipient 1988

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• Bart Starr Award 1993

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• NFL Player Engagement “Most Innovative” 2000-2001