Members
Inductee
GILLIN, MIKE
GILLIN, MIKE
Born on February 19, 1951
Indianapolis
Inducted On
June 12, 2014
Location Inducted
Indianapolis, IN
Region Number
6
Indian Creek
Coach
Decatur Central
1969
Quarterbacked senior year undefeated football team; All-Mid State and All-Marion County 1968.
Indiana Central 2 years; Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis
1974
Wife, Michelle; children, Casey, Carney, and Elizabeth.
Professional Athletic Background: Played semi-pro football for Southwest Hawks and Lafayette Generals; also played for Indianapolis Caps 5 years in late 1970's and early 1980's.
Coaching Experience: Assistant coach at Monrovia HS 1977-1978; head coach at Tri-West HS 1979-1989, at Decatur Central HS 1990-2000, and at Indian Creek HS 2001-present; current head coaching record 276-106.
Coaching Honors: Region Coach of the Year 1982; South All-Star coach 1983; 12-time Conference Coach of the Year; 17 conference, 7 sectional, and 4 regional championships; 1 semi-state championship; State Runner-up once.
Outstanding Players Coached: P.K. Williams, Tri-West; Tyrece Butler, DCHS, Michigan; Aaron Gibson, DCHS, Wisconsin, Detroit Lions; Chris Phemster, DCHS, Ball State; Casey Gillin, ICHS, Ball State/UIndy; Zac Tharp, ICHS; several South All-Stars.
Coaching Experience: Assistant coach at Monrovia HS 1977-1978; head coach at Tri-West HS 1979-1989, at Decatur Central HS 1990-2000, and at Indian Creek HS 2001-present; current head coaching record 276-106.
Coaching Honors: Region Coach of the Year 1982; South All-Star coach 1983; 12-time Conference Coach of the Year; 17 conference, 7 sectional, and 4 regional championships; 1 semi-state championship; State Runner-up once.
Outstanding Players Coached: P.K. Williams, Tri-West; Tyrece Butler, DCHS, Michigan; Aaron Gibson, DCHS, Wisconsin, Detroit Lions; Chris Phemster, DCHS, Ball State; Casey Gillin, ICHS, Ball State/UIndy; Zac Tharp, ICHS; several South All-Stars.