Not currently on a staff.
Drawing the tree…
| Coach | Link | Seasons |
|---|---|---|
| Coached under 3 | ||
| James Reese | Mentored at Tennessee State | 1991–1992 |
| Tyrone McGriff | Mentored at Tennessee State | 1989 |
| John Merritt | Coached under at Tennessee State | 1963–1983 |
| Succeeded 2 | ||
| Bill Davis | Succeeded by at Tennessee State | 1993 |
| William A. Thomas | Succeeded at Tennessee State | 1989 |
Nothing on the wire for Joe Gilliam Sr.. The wire carries moves published since the register went live; the career above is the record before that.
25 seasons, longest first