Choose a Staff Member: Go Earl Chaptman Title Defensive Backs Email earl.chaptman@wilkes.edu Earl Chaptman is entering his first season as an assistant coach at Wilkes working with the defensive backs in 2011. Prior to joining the staff at Wilkes, Chaptman coached the defensive backs at Bartram Trail high school in Jacksonville, Fla. Before beginning his coaching career, Chaptman was a three-year starter at cornerback at traditional ODAC power Bridgewater College in Virginia. While at Bridgewater, Chaptman won two ODAC championships and played in the NCAA playoffs twice. He was recognized as an All-ODAC performer during his junior and senior seasons, while also earning a spot on the VaSID All-State First Team. Originally from Baltimore, MD, Chaptman attended Dunbar high school. While at Dunbar, he was selected to the All-State team as a quarterback. A dual sport athlete, he also won a state championship in basketball. Chaptman currently resides in Wilkes-Barre.