Bill Schmitz (March 30, 1954 – August 26, 2013) was an

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coach. He served as head football coach at the United States Coast Guard Academy from 1993 to 1996 and

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from 1997 to 2002, compiling a career

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record of 39–65.

Coaching career

Schmitz served as the quarterbacks and receivers coach of the

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in the World League of American Football for the 1992 season.

Head coaching record

References

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