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Elisha Harris
Teacher, Chesapeake Public Schools
Location: Chesapeake, VA United States
Joined: Aug 12th, 2014
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Elisha “Cadillac” Harris is the Head Football Coach and Advanced Physical Education Teacher at Indian River High School in Chesapeake. He has taught and coached at schools all over Hampton Roads and Northern North Carolina, including Elizabeth City State University, Norfolk State University, Maury High School, Green Run High School and Kempsville High School. Cadillac doesn’t just give young men a football; he also gives them life-long tools for success. He coached numerous players who have achieved academic and athletic success in college and beyond. Five of his former student athletes played in the NFL, three of whom played in Super Bowls. Others have gone on to achieve success in business, education and the military.

Cadillac is a native of Virginia Beach. One of his youth football coaches called him “Cadillac” after his favorite car that had been in several collisions, but never stopped running. The nickname stuck. Cadillac graduated from Norfolk State University, where he helped lead the football team to three back to back CIAA championships. Upon graduation, Cadillac had a brief trial with the Dallas Cowboys. Then he came home to do what he loved, coach high school football.

Cadillac also has a Masters degree in Administration and Supervision from George Washington University. He donates as much of his “spare” time as possible to supporting community events, motivational speaking, volunteering at football camps and counseling young people of all ages. He co-founded the annual “Cadillac Harris Braves Open” which has raised more than $100,000 for student athletes at Chesapeake Public Schools. He is a member of Mt. Lebanon Missionary Baptist Church, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc, New Chesapeake Men for Progress, Braves Men for Progress and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. He and his wife Bonita have three daughters.
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Norfolk State University class of 1978
Undergrad Major: Physical Education
Claim To Fame:
Co-Founder and Director of “Cadillac” Harris Braves Open, since April 2005, earning more than $100,000 for student athletes. Co-Founder and Director of the Chesapeake Sheriff’s Football Camp, Chesapeake since 2010 Co-Founder and Director of the Norfolk Youth Football Camp, 2005-2010 Won two awards with Dancing with the Chesapeake Sister Cities Stars to create global opportunities for the citizens of Chesapeake. November 2013
Experience
I currently work with Chesapeake Public Schools as Teacher
I have years of experience working in the Employment Placement Agencies industry.
Head Football Coach / Advanced Physical Education and Driver's Education Teacher | Indian River High School
From January 2002 to Current • 24 year(s)
 Head Football Coach from 2002-2013, Advanced Physical Education and Driver's Education Teacher.
Head Football Coach, Head Track Coach, Dean of Students | Maury High School
From August 1998 to January 2002 • 4 year(s)
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Inside and Outside Linebacker Coach | Norfolk State University
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 Coached inside and outside linebackers for university football team.
Head Football Coach, Health/Physical Education Instructor | Elizabeth City State University
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Head Football Coach, Defensive Coordinator, Head Track Coach, In School Suspension Coordinator, P.E./Health Teacher | Green Run High School
From January 1979 to January 1996 • 17 year(s)
 Multiple roles including Head Football Coach, Defensive Coordinator, Head Track Coach, and P.E./Health Teacher.
Running Back and Linebacker Coach, P.E./Health Teacher | Kempsville High School
From January 1978 to January 1979 • 1 year(s)
 Coached running backs and linebackers while teaching P.E. and Health.
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