Philip Ferguson enters his seventh year with the program (2020 to present) serving as the freshman defensive coordinator, bringing an incredible wealth of football knowledge spanning over four decades. A 1973 graduate of Richmond High School in Michigan, Ferguson went on to attend Ferris State College in 1976 and Eastern Michigan University in 1993. As a player, he saw action over 4 years in high school, 2 years in college, and 2 years in semi-pro football, lining up at quarterback, linebacker, and defensive back. He also served as the owner and player-head coach of the San Diego Sabres in the HDCFL semi-pro league from 1981 to 1983.
Coach Ferguson’s extensive coaching journey since 1980 includes working as a varsity, JV, and freshman head coach or assistant across 11 different high schools in both California and Michigan. Professionally, he is a retired high school math teacher. Away from the field, Philip has three children—Grace, Frank, and Michael—and one grandchild, Vivian.