Greg Debeljak
American football player and coach
Greg Debeljak (born April 9, 1965) is an American college football coach and former player. He is the head football coach for Case Western Reserve University, a position he has held since 2004. Debeljak and his Spartans compete at the NCAA Division III level as a member of the Presidents' Athletic Conference and University Athletic Association.
Playing career
Debeljak graduated from Mentor High School and earned his bachelor's degree from John Carroll University in Cleveland, Ohio. He was a two-sport athlete in college, competing on both the basketball and football teams. Debeljak played multiple positions for the Blue Streaks including defensive back, wide receiver and quarterback. He earned all-conference honors as a defensive back.
As a basketball player, Debeljak helped his team claim two Presidents' Athletic Conference titles. He also set the school record for most assists in a single game with 13.
Assistant football coach
Debeljak spent two seasons as a graduate assistant for the Blue Streaks following his graduation in 1988.
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