Earl Chaptman joined the staff in May of 2015 as the cornerbacks coach, and will also direct the Monarch’s punt return unit. Chaptman comes to Methodist from Lycoming College (Pa.) where he spent one season as the defensive backs coach. During his time at Lycoming, Chaptman coached two All-MAC performers, as well as All-American Tanner Troutman, the nation’s leader in interceptions.
Prior to his time at Lycoming, Chaptman spent three season at Wilkes University (Pa.). In his time at Wilkes, Chaptman helped develop Omar Richardson from a walk-on into an All-MAC defensive back and a Preseason All-American in 2013. 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 graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in exercise science from Bridgewater College in 2008.
