Hamline University Athletics

Chip Taylor enters his second season coordinating the defense and coaching the secondary for the Pipers. In his first season, freshman safety Anthony Hill was second in the MIAC in tackles per game with a 12.1 average, adding eight pass breakups. 

Prior to arriving at Hamline for the 2013 season, Chip and head coach Chad Rogosheske worked together for three years as assistants at Bucknell. In that period, Taylor served as the Special Teams Coordinator and Cornerback Coach and  was a key part of the defensive staff that allowed a Patriot League low 78.27 yards rushing yards per game.  Among his protégés were 2011 All-American corner back Bryce Robertson, who led the country with 13 interceptions and Josh Eden who, in 2010, set a national record for combined blocked kicks in a season with eight.

Prior to coming to Bucknell, Taylor spent six of the previous seven years coaching at Valparaiso and steadily moved up the staff, culminating in an appointment as the Co-Offensive Coordinator and Quarterbacks Coach in 2009.  In his only year in that role, Taylor helped the Crusaders improve upon their pass completion percentage, passing yards and touchdown passes from the previous season.

As the Special Teams Coordinator in 2008, Taylor’s unit blocked five kicks, returning two punts for TDs.  He also tutored the secondary that led the Pioneer Football League with 17 interceptions.  Valpo’s defense also ranked 11th nationally in pass defense. In 2006, Valpo’s defense ranked second in the PFL, while Taylor tutored All-PFL defensive back Anthony Curry.

Taylor served as an assistant coach at Rose-Hulman in 2005 where he coached the wide receivers.  During that season Taylor helped guide Honorable Mention All-Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference wideout Dan Downey.
In his first stay at Valparaiso, Taylor mentored the wide receivers for the Crusaders.  During the 2003 PFL championship season, Valpo’s receiving core amassed more than 3,000 yards receiving, recording 30 touchdowns.  Rob Giancola broke 14 school records while earning Second Team All-America honors after leading the nation (FCS and FBS) with 23 touchdown receptions in 2003. 

Taylor is a Willingboro, NJ native who attended Illinois State from 1998-2002, graduating with a degree in physical education. A three-year letter winner with the Redbirds, he spent time on offense, defense and returned punts during his playing days.  ISU won a conference championship and made a pair of playoff appearances during Chip’s time there. The 1999 team advanced to the national semifinals.

He earned his Masters in Sports Administration while at Valparaiso,

In addition to his college resume, Taylor also has participated in summer internships with the NFL’s Arizona Cardinals (2008) and Kansas City Chiefs (2009).