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'''Mike Gravier''' (born September 27, 1960<ref>{{cite web|url=http://nl.newsbank.com/nl-search/we/Archives?p_product=AK&s_site=ohio&p_multi=AK&p_theme=realcities&p_action=search&p_maxdocs=200&p_topdoc=1&p_text_direct-0=0EB6C0A98E659893&p_field_direct-0=document_id&p_perpage=10&p_sort=YMD_date:D&s_trackval=GooglePM|publisher=Akron Beacon-Journal|title=No Better Gift For Gravier 0-2 Pioneers regroup to shut out Trinity &ndash; on coach's 37th birthday|date=September 28, 1997}}</ref>) is an [[American football]] coach and former player in the United States. He played college football at [[Grand Valley State University]] and is currently an assistant coach at [[Valparaiso University]]. Gravier is known for significant success as a coach with upstart [[Malone Pioneers|Malone]], having successfully led the team to significant victories early in the history of the program at a time when other peer programs were well-established,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=2002&dat=19951027&id=DzowAAAAIBAJ&sjid=DtsFAAAAIBAJ&pg=1701,6663337|publisher=[[Beaver Country Times]]|title=Geneva-Malone a Showdown of NAIA Div II Powerhouses|first=John|last=Perrotto|date=October 27, 1995}}</ref> including a [[National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics|NAIA]] playoff appearance in the program's third year.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=2002&dat=19951115&id=FH8yAAAAIBAJ&sjid=o7UFAAAAIBAJ&pg=3882,3559455|publisher=[[Beaver Country Times]]|title=Malone Expected Geneva Rematch|first=John|last=Perrotto|date=November 15, 1995}}</ref>
'''Mike Gravier''' (born September 27, 1960<ref>{{cite web|url=http://nl.newsbank.com/nl-search/we/Archives?p_product=AK&s_site=ohio&p_multi=AK&p_theme=realcities&p_action=search&p_maxdocs=200&p_topdoc=1&p_text_direct-0=0EB6C0A98E659893&p_field_direct-0=document_id&p_perpage=10&p_sort=YMD_date:D&s_trackval=GooglePM|publisher=Akron Beacon-Journal|title=No Better Gift For Gravier 0-2 Pioneers regroup to shut out Trinity &ndash; on coach's 37th birthday|date=September 28, 1997}}</ref>) is an [[American football]] coach and former player in the United States. He played college football at [[Grand Valley State University]] and is currently an assistant coach at [[Valparaiso University]]. Gravier is known for significant success as a coach with upstart [[Malone Pioneers|Malone]], having successfully led the team to significant victories early in the history of the program at a time when other peer programs were well-established,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=2002&dat=19951027&id=DzowAAAAIBAJ&sjid=DtsFAAAAIBAJ&pg=1701,6663337|publisher=[[Beaver Country Times]]|title=Geneva-Malone a Showdown of NAIA Div II Powerhouses|first=John|last=Perrotto|date=October 27, 1995}}</ref> including a [[National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics|NAIA]] playoff appearance in the program's third year.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=2002&dat=19951115&id=FH8yAAAAIBAJ&sjid=o7UFAAAAIBAJ&pg=3882,3559455|publisher=[[Beaver Country Times]]|title=Malone Expected Geneva Rematch|first=John|last=Perrotto|date=November 15, 1995}}</ref>


==Coaching career==
==Coaching career==
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Gravier was the second head football coach for the [[Malone College Athletics|Malone College Pioneers]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.saintjoe.edu/news/announcements.html?id=430|publisher=[[Saint Joseph's College (Indiana)|Saint Joseph's College]]|title=Puma Football to Host Malone in Homecoming Game}}</ref> located in [[Canton, Ohio]] and he held that position for four seasons, from 1995<ref>{{cite web|url=http://nl.newsbank.com/nl-search/we/Archives?p_product=KC&p_theme=kc&p_action=search&p_maxdocs=200&p_topdoc=1&p_text_direct-0=0EAF41579A63DAA5&p_field_direct-0=document_id&p_perpage=10&p_sort=YMD_date:D&s_trackval=GooglePM|publisher=[[Kansas City Star]]|title=Transactions|date=January 14, 1995|page=D6}}</ref> until 1998. His career coaching record at Malone was 30 wins, 12 losses, and 1 ties.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mid-statesfootball.org/docs/2007-08_PressGuide.pdf#67|publisher=[[Mid-States Football Association]]|title=2007-2008 Mid-States Football Association Press Guide}}</ref> This ranks him first at Malone in total wins and first at Malone in winning percentage.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cfbdatawarehouse.com/data/naia/msfa_mideast/malone/coaching_records.php|publisher=[[College Football Data Warehouse]]|title=Malone Coaching Records|first=David|last=DeLassus}}</ref>
Gravier was the second head football coach for the [[Malone College Athletics|Malone College Pioneers]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.saintjoe.edu/news/announcements.html?id=430|publisher=[[Saint Joseph's College (Indiana)|Saint Joseph's College]]|title=Puma Football to Host Malone in Homecoming Game}}</ref> located in [[Canton, Ohio]] and he held that position for four seasons, from 1995<ref>{{cite web|url=http://nl.newsbank.com/nl-search/we/Archives?p_product=KC&p_theme=kc&p_action=search&p_maxdocs=200&p_topdoc=1&p_text_direct-0=0EAF41579A63DAA5&p_field_direct-0=document_id&p_perpage=10&p_sort=YMD_date:D&s_trackval=GooglePM|publisher=[[Kansas City Star]]|title=Transactions|date=January 14, 1995|page=D6}}</ref> until 1998. His career coaching record at Malone was 30 wins, 12 losses, and 1 ties.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mid-statesfootball.org/docs/2007-08_PressGuide.pdf#67|publisher=[[Mid-States Football Association]]|title=2007-2008 Mid-States Football Association Press Guide}}</ref> This ranks him first at Malone in total wins and first at Malone in winning percentage.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cfbdatawarehouse.com/data/naia/msfa_mideast/malone/coaching_records.php|publisher=[[College Football Data Warehouse]]|title=Malone Coaching Records|first=David|last=DeLassus}}</ref>


Gravier's success at Malone is supported by his first-year record of 10 wins, 1 loss, and 1 tie<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mid-statesfootball.org/archives.php#YearlyMSFAStandings|publisher=[[Mid-States Football Association]]|title=Records and archives}}</ref> and included a victory over rival [[Geneva College]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=394NAAAAIBAJ&sjid=vW8DAAAAIBAJ&pg=2813,1211410&dq=mike-gravier+malone|publisher=[[Pittsburgh Post-Gazette]]|title=Malone beats Geneva on last-play field goal|first=Scott|last=Robertson|date=November 18, 1995}}</ref> The sole loss came in the quarterfinal playoffs for the [[National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics|NAIA]] national championships.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cfbdatawarehouse.com/data/coaching/alltime_coach_game_by_game.php?coachid=4477&year=1995|publisher=[[College Football Data Warehouse]]|title=Malone College 1995 Football Results|first=David|last=DeLassus}}</ref> His team also reached the national championship hunt during his last season at Malone, losing to [[Georgetown College (Kentucky)|Georgetown College]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cfbdatawarehouse.com/data/coaching/alltime_coach_game_by_game.php?coachid=4477&year=1998|publisher=[[College Football Data Warehouse]]|title=Malone College 1998 Football Results|first=David|last=DeLassus}}</ref> Three of the four years he coached at Malone, his team was either league champion or co-champion.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cfbdatawarehouse.com/data/coaching/alltime_coach_year_by_year.php?coachid=4477|publisher=[[College Football Data Warehouse]]|title=Mike Gravier Results by Year|first=David|last=DeLassus}}</ref> In spite of his success on the field, he was asked to resign by the administration a week before the season opening game of 1999<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cantonrep.com/archive/1999/09/29/sports.htm|publisher=[[Canton Repository]]|title=Malone's long list of injured includes its starting QB|first=Andy|last=Call|date=September 29, 1999}}</ref> after allegations surfaced that he struck a student athlete during a practice session.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ohio.com/|publisher=[[Akron Beacon Journal]]|title=Walsh's win is big news, in small way|date=October 3, 1999}}</ref>
Gravier's success at Malone is supported by his first-year record of 10 wins, 1 loss, and 1 tie<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mid-statesfootball.org/archives.php#YearlyMSFAStandings|publisher=[[Mid-States Football Association]]|title=Records and archives}}</ref> and included a victory over rival [[Geneva College]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=394NAAAAIBAJ&sjid=vW8DAAAAIBAJ&pg=2813,1211410&dq=mike-gravier+malone|publisher=[[Pittsburgh Post-Gazette]]|title=Malone beats Geneva on last-play field goal|first=Scott|last=Robertson|date=November 18, 1995}}</ref> The sole loss came in the quarterfinal playoffs for the [[National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics|NAIA]] national championships.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cfbdatawarehouse.com/data/coaching/alltime_coach_game_by_game.php?coachid=4477&year=1995|publisher=[[College Football Data Warehouse]]|title=Malone College 1995 Football Results|first=David|last=DeLassus}}</ref> His team also reached the national championship hunt during his last season at Malone, losing to [[Georgetown College (Kentucky)|Georgetown College]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cfbdatawarehouse.com/data/coaching/alltime_coach_game_by_game.php?coachid=4477&year=1998|publisher=[[College Football Data Warehouse]]|title=Malone College 1998 Football Results|first=David|last=DeLassus}}</ref> Three of the four years he coached at Malone, his team was either league champion or co-champion.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cfbdatawarehouse.com/data/coaching/alltime_coach_year_by_year.php?coachid=4477|publisher=[[College Football Data Warehouse]]|title=Mike Gravier Results by Year|first=David|last=DeLassus}}</ref> In spite of his success on the field, he was asked to resign by the administration a week before the season opening game of 1999<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cantonrep.com/archive/1999/09/29/sports.htm|publisher=[[Canton Repository]]|title=Malone's long list of injured includes its starting QB|first=Andy|last=Call|date=September 29, 1999}}</ref> after allegations surfaced that he struck a student athlete during a practice session.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ohio.com/|publisher=[[Akron Beacon Journal]]|title=Walsh's win is big news, in small way|date=October 3, 1999}}</ref>


===Assistant coaching===
===Assistant coaching===

Revision as of 08:33, 21 September 2016

Mike Gravier
Current position
TitleAssistant coach
TeamValparaiso
Biographical details
Born (1960-09-27) September 27, 1960 (age 64)
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1988Southeast Missouri State (WR)
1989–1991Michigan Tech (QB/RB/WR)
1992–1994Malone (OC)
1995–1998Malone
2009Concord (TE)
2011–2012Bluefield
2013Valparaiso (interim HC)
2014–Valparaiso (assistant)
Head coaching record
Overall30–24–1

Mike Gravier (born September 27, 1960[1]) is an American football coach and former player in the United States. He played college football at Grand Valley State University and is currently an assistant coach at Valparaiso University. Gravier is known for significant success as a coach with upstart Malone, having successfully led the team to significant victories early in the history of the program at a time when other peer programs were well-established,[2] including a NAIA playoff appearance in the program's third year.[3]

Coaching career

Malone

Gravier was the second head football coach for the Malone College Pioneers[4] located in Canton, Ohio and he held that position for four seasons, from 1995[5] until 1998. His career coaching record at Malone was 30 wins, 12 losses, and 1 ties.[6] This ranks him first at Malone in total wins and first at Malone in winning percentage.[7]

Gravier's success at Malone is supported by his first-year record of 10 wins, 1 loss, and 1 tie[8] and included a victory over rival Geneva College.[9] The sole loss came in the quarterfinal playoffs for the NAIA national championships.[10] His team also reached the national championship hunt during his last season at Malone, losing to Georgetown College.[11] Three of the four years he coached at Malone, his team was either league champion or co-champion.[12] In spite of his success on the field, he was asked to resign by the administration a week before the season opening game of 1999[13] after allegations surfaced that he struck a student athlete during a practice session.[14]

Assistant coaching

Prior to coaching at Malone, he was an assistant coach for the Michigan Tech Huskies[15] and at Southeast Missouri State[16] He also was an assistant at Malone under head coach Joe Palmisano, whom he replaced to be the head coach.[17][18] He also worked as the tight ends coach at Concord University in Athens, West Virginia.[19]

Bluefield College

Gravier was the head coach for the Bluefield College Rams in Bluefield, Virginia. The program participated in non-sanctioned "club play" for the 2011 season and joined the NAIA's Mid-South Conference beginning in the 2012 football season.[20]

In their first season since 1941, the Bluefield Rams finished without a single win. Their record was 0–11 overall, recording 0–6 in conference play.[21] In April 2013 during spring drills, he was fired by the school.[22]

Valparaiso

Gravier became an assistant coach of the Valparaiso Crusaders for the 2013 season. When the head coach was fired with one game to go in the season, he was promoted to interim head coach for the final game.[23] Valparaiso lost their final game that season.[24]

At the end of the season, Dave Cecchini was hired as a full-time replacement[25] and Gravier was fired shortly thereafter.

Head coaching record

Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs NAIA Coaches' Poll#
Malone Pioneers (Mid-States Football Association) (1995–1998)
1995 Malone 10–1–1 3–0–1 1st L NAIA Division II Quarterfinal
1996 Malone 8–2 5–1 T–2nd
1997 Malone 5–5 3–3 T–7th
1998 Malone 7–4 5–1 2nd L NAIA First Round
Malone: 30–12–1 16–5–1
Bluefield College Rams (Mid-South Conference) (2012)
2012 Bluefield 0–11 0–6 6th
Bluefield: 0–11 0–6
Valparaiso Crusaders (Pioneer Football League) (2013–present)
2013 Valparaiso 0–1 (Interim HC) 0–1 10th
Valpraiso: 0–1 0–1
Total: 30–24–1
      National championship         Conference title         Conference division title or championship game berth

References

  1. ^ "No Better Gift For Gravier 0-2 Pioneers regroup to shut out Trinity – on coach's 37th birthday". Akron Beacon-Journal. September 28, 1997.
  2. ^ Perrotto, John (October 27, 1995). "Geneva-Malone a Showdown of NAIA Div II Powerhouses". Beaver Country Times.
  3. ^ Perrotto, John (November 15, 1995). "Malone Expected Geneva Rematch". Beaver Country Times.
  4. ^ "Puma Football to Host Malone in Homecoming Game". Saint Joseph's College.
  5. ^ "Transactions". Kansas City Star. January 14, 1995. p. D6.
  6. ^ "2007-2008 Mid-States Football Association Press Guide" (PDF). Mid-States Football Association.
  7. ^ DeLassus, David. "Malone Coaching Records". College Football Data Warehouse.
  8. ^ "Records and archives". Mid-States Football Association.
  9. ^ Robertson, Scott (November 18, 1995). "Malone beats Geneva on last-play field goal". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
  10. ^ DeLassus, David. "Malone College 1995 Football Results". College Football Data Warehouse.
  11. ^ DeLassus, David. "Malone College 1998 Football Results". College Football Data Warehouse.
  12. ^ DeLassus, David. "Mike Gravier Results by Year". College Football Data Warehouse.
  13. ^ Call, Andy (September 29, 1999). "Malone's long list of injured includes its starting QB". Canton Repository.
  14. ^ "Walsh's win is big news, in small way". Akron Beacon Journal. October 3, 1999.
  15. ^ "Football media guide" (PDF). Michigan Tech Huskies.
  16. ^ "NCAA Record" (PDF). The NCAA News. April 5, 1989.
  17. ^ "Transactions". Baltimore Sun.
  18. ^ "Gravier New Malone Coach". Akron Beacon-Journal. January 14, 1995.
  19. ^ "2009 Football Coaching Staff". Concord University.
  20. ^ White, Jim (July 24, 2010). "Bluefield College names football coach". Religious Herald. Retrieved June 24, 2011.
  21. ^ "Bluefield College (2012 season results)". DakTronics 3000. Daktronics, Inc. November 11, 2012. Retrieved January 4, 2014.
  22. ^ Redd, Bob (April 27, 2013). "Gravier out at Bluefield College". Bluefield Daily Telegraph. Retrieved January 4, 2014.
  23. ^ Barker, Dan (November 10, 2013). "Valparaiso fires football coach after 3-40 record". The Sporting News. Retrieved January 4, 2014.
  24. ^ "2013-14 Football schedule/results". Valparaiso Crusaders. Retrieved January 4, 2014.
  25. ^ Oren, Paul (December 11, 2013). "New coach Dave Cecchini eager to help Crusaders turn the corner". Northwest Indiana Times. Retrieved January 5, 2014.
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