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Joining the offensive staff in January of 2014 was quarterbacks coach Scott Van Zile. Van Zile came to Elon following 14 seasons on the staff at Monmouth University, the final six as that program’s offensive coordinator.
In 2015, Van Zile mentored two players seeing their first collegiate game action in Connor Christiansen and Daniel Thompson. The duo combined to throw for 2,021 yards and 11 touchdowns in their rookie seasons.
Van Zile’s offense at Monmouth produced nine All-Northeast Conference players and a pair of Jerry Rice Award finalists over its final three seasons in the NEC. In 2012, Monmouth’s offense led the league in passing and total offense, averaging over 400 yards per game while throwing for nearly 250 yards per outing. That year, quarterback Kyle Frazier concluded his career ranked in the top two in program history in completions, total offense, touchdowns and completion percentage.
In his time at Monmouth, Van Zile has coached two-time All-American running back David Sinisi, who was named the 2008 NEC Offensive Player of the Year, as well as tight end John Nalbone who was drafted in the fifth round of the 2009 NFL Draft by the Miami Dolphins.
Prior to becoming the offensive coordinator, Van Zile mentored the Hawks’ wide receivers for three seasons, coaching NFL receiver Miles Austin in his senior season. That year, Austin averaged 20.4 yards per catch and caught 11 touchdown passes while eclipsing the 1,000-yard mark in receptions. He also oversaw the development of the program’s single-season receptions leader in Adam San Miguel who was a two-time all-league pick.
A 1999 graduate of Towson University with a bachelor’s degree in sport management, Van Zile played on both sides of the ball in college. As a freshman and senior he was a wide receiver. During his sophomore and junior campaigns, Van Zile was a starter in the Tigers’ defensive secondary. Van Zile twice earned Patriot League Academic Honor Roll recognition.
Van Zile and his wife, Kelly, have two daughters – Payton and Reagan.
A Word on Van Zile:
“Scott van Zile is a quality coach with a great future in front of him. More importantly, Scott is an exceptional person and Monmouth will miss his contributions on many fronts. We wish Scott and his young family nothing but the best in his position at Elon.”
- Dr. Marilyn McNeil, Monmouth University Vice President and Director of Athletics
