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     Coach Schneider led the defense for Lighthouse Christian Colleges’ inaugural season finishing 8-1. Coach Schneider has been coaching football for over 25 years. Previously coaching defensive line at Mobile Christian School in Mobile Alabama winning 2023 3A state championship 15-0. Lighthouse Private Christian Academy as Defensive Coordinator, Southeastern University “Fire” in Lakeland, Florida as Defensive Line coach for the start up in 2013 of the football program, Operations and defensive line for Washington high School, Pensacola, Florida, Defensive line assistant for Pensacola High” Fightin Tigers” including 2009 Florida 3A State Championship 14-1, Carroll High School of Ozark, Alabama defensive coordinator, Defensive line Alma Bryant High School in Irvington, Alabama, and head coach London Central High School in High Wycomb, UK while on active duty in 1989.

     Coach Schneider is a retired Navy Chief Petty Officer married to Gwenith Schneider and have two children, Commander Frank Willis (Navy Pilot) and his wife Elizabeth Willis and two grandchildren David and Layla. His daughter Brittany Singleton (graduate of USF) and her husband Andrew Singleton.

   Coach Schneider holds degrees from PJC now Pensacola State; AA Arts, University of West Florida; Bachelors Special Education, Masters in Instructional Technology, Specialist in Curriculum and instruction. Graduated in1977 from Rogers High School, Rogers, Arkansas.

Head Coach Lighthouse Christian College

Previous coaching experience:

Director of Player Personnel (6 yrs) Tampa Bay Storm, Arena Football League

Championships: 1 NCAA National Championship – 1 SEC West – 2 ACC – 1 Florida High School State Championship – 2 AFL Playoff Appearance - 11 Bowl Appearances

College Coaching experience: Troy – FSU – Nicholls St. – Mississippi State – Georgia Tech

Positions Held: Assistant Head Coach – Recruiting Coordinator – Director of Football Operations Assistant Coach – Special Teams Coordinator – Positions Coached: QB/WR/RB/TE/DL/LB

Recruiting Experience: (NFL Players) Calvin Johnson – Tashard Choice – Fred Smoot – Tommy Kelly – Mario Haggan – Michael Johnson - David Stewart – Floyd Womack – Donald Lee - Dawan Landry– Gary Guyton – Many Others

High School Coaching Experience: Woodham HS, Pensacola – Washington HS, Pensacola – Ft. Walton Beach HS – Pensacola HS

Positions Held: Head Coach – Defensive Coordinator – Offensive Coordinator

Coaches worked for/with: Bobby Bowden – Jackie Sherrill – Chan Gailey – Mickey Andrews – Mark Richt – Ronnie Cottrell - Jimmy Ray Stephens – Steve Williams – Joey Rankin – Many Others

Playing Experience: Albany High School, Georgia – US. Air Force Europe, Germany – Troy University

Veteran: 4 years US. Air Force, Air Traffic Control, Honorable Discharge

Elder for Gateway Church of Christ, Pensacola, Fl

Personal: Married, Tammy Groce Wilson, Athens, Alabama, Children: Daughter Holly and Son in law Josh, 4 granddaughters, Son Austin and daughter-in-law Carly, 1 grandson

Personal mission statement: Be a servant leader that leads by example, following the example of Jesus Christ to the best of my ability while helping student/athletes pursue their athletic careers.

     Coach Dennis Green brings a powerful blend of leadership, service, and life experience to the Lighthouse Christian College football program as the offensive line coach. A proud Pensacola native, Coach Green played offensive line at Florida State University from 1995 to 1997 under legendary head coach Bobby Bowden, after being recruited by former Lighthouse head coach Ronnie Cottrell—then Florida State’s recruiting coordinator. He earned a bachelor’s degree in Criminology from FSU in 1997. During his time at Florida State, Coach Green was part of the program alongside current Lighthouse Christian College Head Coach Dave Wilson, who served on the Seminoles coaching staff in 1996. Their shared history at FSU now fuels a unified vision for the Lighthouse program.

      After graduation, Coach Green served as a Deputy Sheriff in both Escambia and Sarasota Counties, Florida. In 2000, he played professionally for the Pensacola Barracudas in the Arena Football League 2, representing his hometown on the national stage. His coaching journey began with the freshman team at Gulf Breeze High School, followed by a position as the offensive line coach at Pensacola Catholic High School from 2009 to 2010. He is known for his hands-on, fundamentals-driven approach, building offensive linemen who are tough, smart, and disciplined. 

     Beyond the gridiron, Coach Green has built a career in both construction and law. A Florida Certified Building Contractor, he previously served as President of Arthur Rutenberg Homes in Gulf Breeze. He earned a Master of Public Administration from Troy University in 2011 and a Juris Doctor from Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School in 2014. He went on to serve as a prosecutor with the Harris County District Attorney’s Office in Houston, Texas, and in 2018, opened his own law firm. His legal practice operates across Florida, Alabama, Texas, and parts of Tennessee, focusing on first-party insurance and construction litigation. Coach Green brings this wealth of life experience to the field, blending athletics, service, leadership, and faith. His coaching philosophy centers on toughness, grit, and accountability—values he instills in his players to prepare them for success both on and off the field.

     He is married to Amanda and is a proud father to two children: Bradie Kay and Trace. In his free time, he enjoys hunting, fishing, and collecting classic cars. He is a member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, the Knights of Columbus, and a former board member of the Greater Pensacola Seminole Club. He continues his strong support of Florida State University as a Platinum Chief Booster and as a member of the Bowden Society.