This bio is now a part of a historical archive, the individual was on the coaching staff from 2019 to 2023 and is no longer employed by Wilkes University.
Anthony Trotta ‘17 begins his second season on the Wilkes staff in 2023 as the defensive coordinator after returning to the program as he previously served as the defensive line coach in 2019.
Trotta's 2022 defense saw four student-athletes named to the all-conference team as defensive lineman Adam Piston and defensive back Leroy Marshall were named Second Team All-MAC and defensive lineman Angel Ramos and linebacker Brandon Holcomb were named Honorable Mention. His defense was fourth in the MAC allowing just 15.9 points-per-game, third with 273.9 total yards per-game, third with 25 total sacks, and tied for second with 13 interceptions.
Trotta served as the special teams coach in addition to holding the role of recruiting coordinator at Oberlin College during the 2021 season and was promoted to co-defensive coordinator following the season while remaining the recruiting coordinator.
He spent the 2020-21 season as the special teams coordinator and tight ends coach at John Carroll. Trotta coached the Blue Streaks to a pair of conference wins in their shortened spring season. He helped coach an offense that averaged 4.8 yards per play while totaling 315 yards per game. Under his guidance, John Carroll’s special teams units saw equal success throughout the shortened season. Highlighted by blocking a field goal attempt and returning it for a touchdown against conference rival Baldwin Wallace.
Trotta was selected as one of 25 NCAA coaches to participate in the 2022 NCAA and NFL Coaches Academy that was held February 22-24 at the NCAA national office in Indianapolis, Indiana. The NFL also brought in 25 additional attendees, all of whom were former NFL players coaching at various levels in the collegiate, high school, or professional ranks. The purpose of the Academy is to provide current, full-time college football coaches at NCAA member schools an educational opportunity to build connections and develop leadership skills to pursue their career aspirations.
During his time as the defensive line coach with the Colonels in 2019 he mentored a unit that held opponents to just 105.4 rushing yards per game while wrapping up 15.5 sacks during an 8-win campaign.
Trotta originally joined the Wilkes staff in 2019 after serving three seasons as defensive coordinator, linebackers coach and special teams coordinator at Riverside High School. At Riverside, Trotta was responsible for coordinating the defensive unit of the team including practice and game planning and management, opponent scout and film. He also served as the strength and conditioning coach all three seasons with the Vikings.
Under Trotta’s leadership, the Vikings defense scored six defensive touchdowns, forced 20 fumbles and intercepted 26 passes in three seasons. Trotta coached five All-Conference players including four first team selections and one second team honoree.
As a two-year member of the Wilkes football team in 2015 and 2016 he played linebacker and served as a special teams captain for the Colonels.
Trotta graduated from Wilkes in 2017 with a degree in Elementary and Early Childhood Education with a Special Education certification.
Recruiting Areas
New Jersey (Area) - Bergen, Hudson, Morris, Passaic, Sussex, Warren
New York (Area) - Long Island, New York City, West Chester, Orange, Rockland, Putnam
Other States - Georgia, Kentucky, Tennessee, South Carolina
