After three years as an assistant at Middle Atlantic Conference rival Wilkes, Earl Chaptman is set to begin his first year with the Warriors in 2014, working with the team’s defensive backs.
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In his time at Wilkes, Chaptman helped develop Omar Richardson into an All-MAC defensive back and a Preseason All-American in 2013. Prior to joining the staff at Wilkes, Chaptman coached the defensive backs at Bartram Trail High School in Jacksonville, Fla.
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Before beginning his coaching career, Chaptman was a three-year starter at cornerback at traditional ODAC power Bridgewater College in Virginia. While at Bridgewater, Chaptman won two ODAC championships and played in the NCAA playoffs twice. He was recognized as an All-ODAC performer during his junior and senior seasons, while also earning a spot on the VaSID All-State First Team.
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Originally from Baltimore, Chaptman attended Dunbar High School. While at Dunbar, he was selected to the All-State team as a quarterback. A dual sport athlete, he also won a state championship in basketball.
Chaptman graduated with a bachelor of science degree in exercise science from Bridgewater College in 2008.
