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Head Football Coach
Dept: Men's Football
Mail Location: 1246
ph: 937-382-6661 ext: 648
Alma Mater: Wilmington (1995)
Career Record: 5-15-0
Barry Wulf returns to the sideline for his third year as head coach of the Quakers. A four-year letterman for Wilmington College in the early 1990s, Wulf said his decision to enter the coaching world was the result of the influences of those he had played for.
“I grew up around sports. Since the age of 5 I’ve been surrounded by so many unbelievable coaches … Little League, Pee Wee, City Rec, junior high, high school, college,” Wulf said. “It hit me toward the latter part of my undergraduate years here at Wilmington College that I wanted to become a coach.”
One of the top punters in Wilmington College history, Wulf did not have to wait long to get his first taste of coaching. Following his graduation from Wilmington College in 1995, he spent two years as an assistant coach on the Quakers’ staff before accepting an assistant coaching position with Oklahoma State University, where he coached the offensive line that paved the way for the Cowboys’ trip to the Alamo Bowl in 1997.
After receiving a master’s in sports administration from Oklahoma State in 1999, Wulf returned to Wilmington College as an assistant coach and worked on both sides of the ball and special teams until he was named head coach in May 2005. He described coaching as an opportunity to be a teacher well beyond the chalkboard lessons provided by X’s and O’s.
“Coaching is more than football,” Wulf said. “It’s working with people. It’s being a leader. Every year you always learn something. For me, transitioning into the head coaching role two seasons ago, I really had to learn to become less of a technical coach and more of an administrator of the entire program and every facet it deals with. Learning to be a leader is the biggest thing, what works and what doesn’t work.”
The 2006 Wilmington College football team reflected Wulf’s commitment to compete every week with a “no back down” mentality, no matter who provided the opposition or what the numbers on the scoreboard indicated. The 2007 Wilmington College football team, he said, will be fun to watch and worth keeping an eye on.
“We’re going to be an exciting team. We’re going to be an aggressive team in all three phases,” Wulf said. “We’re going to do multiple things. We’re going to let our kids have fun because that’s what the game is. These kids are not on scholarship and we’re not going to be a bland, vanilla team. We’re going to throw all different kinds of things at people because it’s fun and we want our kids to have fun.”
A Cincinnati native, Wulf played football for and graduated from Anderson High School. He and his wife Deirdre reside in Wilmington with their son Davis and daughters, Breianna and Baylie.
Offensive Coordinator/Director of Operations
Dept: Men's Football
Location: 251 Ludovic Street, Wilmington, OH 45177
ph: 937-382-6661 ext: 308
A veteran of the sideline, Jim Marsh returns for his 15th season on the Wilmington College football staff.
Marsh served as the quarterbacks coach from 1993 to 1996 before coaching The Quakers’ running backs during the 1997 season. In 1998, Marsh was named the team’s offensive coordinator and has served in that capacity in all but one year since.
Marsh grew up in Hillsboro, Ohio, and started his playing career with the Hillsboro High School Indians. He graduated from Hillsboro in 1981 and took his playing skills to West Virginia Tech, where he was a four-year starter on the offensive line.
Marsh graduated from WVT in 1986 with a degree in business education. He also holds a master’s in industrial/occupational safety from West Virginia University.
Marsh’s coaching career started at West Virginia Tech as an assistant in 1989 before he was named head coach in 1990. He was also an assistant at Bethany (W.Va.) College and West Liberty State.
In addition to his football responsibilities, Marsh was named WC's director of operations in April 2008. He was formerly the head coach of the WC wrestling team.
Marsh also teaches HPE and business courses at Wilmington College.
Marsh and his wife Tisha reside in Wilmington with their three children, Garrett, Trent and Sloan.
Defensive Coordinator
Dept: Men's Football
Location: Austin Hall 313
Mail Location: 1246
ph: 937-382-6661 ext: 437
After two seasons as defensive backs coach, Littleton Ward was named defensive coordinator in June 2007. He brings a solid list of playing and coaching accomplishments to Wilmington College’s football staff.
Ward was a three-year starter at defensive back for the University of Kentucky Wildcats and was named Academic All-Southeastern Conference as the team captain in 1997. He also was a member of Kentucky’s track and field team and was a member of the 1997 National Strength and Conditioning Association All-America Team.
After graduating from Kentucky in 1999, Ward had tryouts in both the Canadian Football League and the Arena Football League.
Ward started his coaching career in 2000 and 2001 as the defensive backs coach for Ryle High School in Union, Ky. In 2002, he moved to Kent State University, where he served as a graduate assistant, working with defensive backs. In 2003, he worked with the Golden Flashes’ quarterbacks and wide receivers.
After receiving his master’s in sports management from Kent State, he was named defensive backs coach for Thomas More College in Crestview Hills, Ky.
“We are very confident of Littleton's ability to lead our defense. He is a solid teacher and coach,” WC head coach Barry Wulf said. “He knows the techniques and, just as important, he knows how to teach them. The players respect him and work and play hard for him.”
Ward also is the CEO of Speed Kills, Inc., an organization that teaches athletes to perform at a higher level.
Ward, his wife Taleesa and their two children, Kayla and Littleton, reside in Lebanon, Ohio.
Wide Receivers
Dept: Men's Football
Location: 251 Ludovic Street, Wilmington, OH 45177
ph: 937-382-6661 ext: 280
Marque Jones has been an integral part of Wilmington College football for more than three decades.
Jones stresses all phases of the wide receiver position, and the results speak for themselves. Four Wilmington College receivers — most recently Jon Cain — have received All-American honors under Jones’ tutelage.
A native of Miami, Fla., Jones was a two-year starter at Curley High School, graduating in 1969.
During his collegiate career with the Quakers, Jones was a four-year letterwinner (1973-76) at wide receiver. He caught 39 career passes for 620 yards, averaging 15.8 yards per reception. His most productive season was in 1975, when he hauled in 21 receptions for 310 yards.
Jones graduated from Wilmington in 1977 with a business administration degree, and attended the University of Cincinnati on a graduate honor scholarship. In 1979 he received a master’s in marketing from the University of Cincinnati.
“Marque is one of the finest coaches and one of the finest people in collegiate football,” said Wulf. “He is a great coach and a great man — our kids love playing for him.”
Jones resides in Wilmington with his wife Terri. They have three children — Daryl, Desiree and Marque.
Running Backs
Dept: Men's Football
Location: 251 Ludovic Street, Wilmington, OH 45177
ph: 937-382-6661 ext: 269
Will Isaac returns to the Quaker sideline for his fifth year as an assistant coach and second season as running backs coach.
Isaac is no stranger to the position he coaches. In 2002 he became just the fifth running back in Wilmington College history to eclipse the 1,000-yard mark in a season when he gained 1,006 yards in 10 games. In 2001 he narrowly missed the 1,000-yard plateau, rushing for 901.
Despite an injury-shortened career, Isaac ranks third in Wilmington College history in career rushing yards with 2,191, ranks second in rushing attempts with 545 and fourth in rushing touchdowns with 17.
“Will is the epitome of what we are doing as a football team,” WC head coach Barry Wulf said. “As a player he was a great student of the game. As a coach he is an outstanding teacher. He is looked up to by players and coaches alike.”
Isaac holds a sports management degree from Wilmington College and is employed by East Clinton Local School District. He resides in Wilmington.
Offensive Line
Dept: Men's Football
Location: 251 Ludovic Street, Wilmington, OH 45177
ph: 937-382-6661 ext: 269
After spending the 2005 season coaching Wilmington’s defensive lineman, Jonathan Hayhurst moved home to the offensive side of the football in 2006.
A 2004 graduate of Oklahoma State University, Hayhurst spent four seasons as a member of the Cowboys’ offensive line, playing guard and tight end. During his playing career at OSU, the Cowboys made appearances in the Houston Bowl and Cotton Bowl.
Hayhurst’s coaching credentials are as impressive as those he compiled while playing. Prior to coming to Wilmington, he coached both lines and special teams for the Corpus Christi Hammerheads of the National Indoor Football League and was the offensive line coach at Minnesota State Community College.
“Jonathan is an unbelievable addition to our staff,” WC head coach Barry Wulf said. “With his leadership, our players have done nothing but get better and better. He communicates with the players and brings a sense of professionalism to our coaching staff. Shifting him to the offensive line, I believe, will help generate more offensive success for our team.”
Wulf also praised Hayhurst for his efforts as the team’s strength and conditioning coach, noting that “we have a stronger, faster team because of his leadership.”
Hayhurst resides in Wilmington.
Tight Ends/Special Teams Coordinator
Dept: Men's Football
Location: 251 Ludovic Street, Wilmington, OH 45177
ph: 937-382-6661 ext: 649
Olmy Olmstead begins his fourth year as an assistant coach with the Quaker football program. He assists offensive coordinator Jim Marsh in coaching the tight ends, in addition to serving as the team’s special teams coordinator and academic coordinator.
A 2004 graduate of Wabash (Ind.) College, Olmstead was a four-year letterwinner as a kicker for the nationally ranked Little Giants football team. He ended his career as one of just three kickers in Wabash history to successfully kick 100 extra points. He also holds the school record for most extra points converted in a game, with nine.
“Olmy does a great job and the kids respect him,” said WC head coach Barry Wulf. “He was a great player in his own right and has become a tremendous asset for the staff.”
A straight-on kicker, Olmstead’s square-toe kicking shoe is on display at the NCAA Hall of Champions in an educational display.
Olmstead resides in Wilmington.
Defensive Line
Dept: Men's Football
Location: 251 Ludovic Street, Wilmington, OH 45177
ph: 937-382-6661 ext: 280
In 2006, Mark Lane took over responsibility of the D-Line that he called home for four years.
A defensive tackle, Lane ended his WC career with 176 tackles — 29 for loss — and four fumble recoveries. His fiercely competitive nature was illustrated during his senior year when he returned from a mid-season broken leg to play the final two games on the schedule.
“Having Mark can’t help but make our staff better,” WC head coach Barry Wulf said. “He is a quiet person, but when you watch him run the drills, you can tell he’s a coach through and through. He connects with the players and he’s getting better and better. He’s a great addition to our staff.”
Lane, a West Milton native, holds a degree in sports management from Wilmington. His father Arthur Lane passed away while he was in high school, but his mother Denise Lane provided the inspiration.
“My mom pushed me through sports,” said Lane, who resides in Wilmington. “She was an incredible influence.”