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Jake Gilbert
Bornc. 1976 (age 48–49)
Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Member of the Westfield City Council
from the 2nd district
In office
January 13, 2020 – January 4, 2024
Preceded bySteve Hoover
Succeeded byVictor McCarty
Personal details
SpouseChristina
Children3
EducationWabash College (BA) Purdue University (MEd)
Coaching career
Current position
TitleHead coach
TeamWabash
ConferenceNCAC
Record9–3
Biographical details
Alma materWabash College (1998)
Purdue University (2001)
Playing career
1994–1997Wabash
PositionDefensive tackle
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1998–1999Ben Davis HS (IN) (DL)
2000–2005North Montgomery HS (IN)
2006–2007Wabash (OL)
2008–2010Wabash (DC)
2011–2023Westfield HS (IN)
2024Wabash (Assoc. HC/DC)
2024–presentWabash
Head coaching record
Overall9–3 (college)
133–90 (high school)
Bowls1–1

Jake Gilbert (born c. 1976) is an American college football coach and former politician. He is the head football coach for Wabash College, a position he has held since 2024.[1][2][3] He was the head football coach for North Montgomery High School from 2000 to 2005 and Westfield High School from 2011 to 2023.[4][5][6][7] He also coached for Ben Davis High School. He played college football for Wabash as a defensive tackle.[8]

In addition to his coaching career, Gilbert served on the Westfield City Council from 2020 to 2024, getting elected in 2019 as part of an anti-Andy Cook wave. In 2023, he ran for Mayor of Westfield, finishing a close second with 42% of the vote. After his loss, he took his position as the head football coach at Wabash.

Head coaching record

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College

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Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs
Wabash Little Giants (North Coast Athletic Conference) (2024–present)
2024 Wabash 0–1 0–0 N/A[a] L ForeverLawn
2025 Wabash 9–2 6–2 3rd W ForeverLawn
Wabash: 9–3 6–2
Total: 9–3

High school

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Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs
North Montgomery Chargers (Sagamore Conference) (2000–2005)
2000 North Montgomery 6–5 5–2 3rd
2001 North Montgomery 6–6 4–3 T–4th
2002 North Montgomery 4–7 3–4 T–5th
2003 North Montgomery 7–4 3–4 T–3rd
2004 North Montgomery 5–5 4–3 4th
2005 North Montgomery 2–9 1–6 7th
North Montgomery: 30–36 20–22
Westfield Shamrocks (Hoosier Crossroads Conference) (2011–2023)
2011 Westfield 5–6 4–5 6th
2012 Westfield 3–7 3–6 8th
2013 Westfield 12–2 8–1 T–1st
2014 Westfield 7–5 3–3 T–3rd
2015 Westfield 7–5 2–4 T–4th
2016 Westfield 12–2 8–1 T–1st
2017 Westfield 4–6 2–4 T–4th
2018 Westfield 4–6 3–4 5th
2019 Westfield 6–5 3–4 5th
2020 Westfield 12–2 7–0 1st
2021 Westfield 12–2 7–0 1st
2022 Westfield 8–4 5–2 3rd
2023 Westfield 11–2 6–1 2nd
Westfield: 103–54 61–35
Total: 133–90
      National championship         Conference title         Conference division title or championship game berth

Notes

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  1. ^ Gilbert assumed head coaching duties following the retirement of Don Morel prior to the team's bowl game.

References

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  1. ^ "Gilbert '98 Returns to Wabash College as Associate Head Football Coach". Wabash College. March 11, 2024. Retrieved February 3, 2025.
  2. ^ Neddenriep, Kyle (March 11, 2024). "Jake Gilbert steps down as Westfield football coach, will be Wabash coach-in-waiting". Indianapolis Star. Retrieved February 3, 2025.
  3. ^ Wallace, Ethan (March 15, 2024). "Gilbert '98 named next head football coach, set to take reins in 2025". The Bachelor. Retrieved February 3, 2025.
  4. ^ Carmin, Mike (April 26, 2000). "North Montgomery hires football coach". Journal and Courier. p. 13. Retrieved February 3, 2025.
  5. ^ Amidon, Jim (May 8, 2006). "Wabash Names Alumnus to Athletics Staff". Wabash College. Retrieved February 3, 2025.
  6. ^ Herrick, John (March 11, 2024). "Jake Gilbert Leaving Westfield to Join Wabash Coaching Staff". 93.1 FM WIBC. Retrieved February 3, 2025.
  7. ^ Hall, Richie (March 13, 2024). "Westfield football coach Jake Gilbert bids farewell, Miracle steps up". The Hamilton County Reporter Newspaper. Retrieved February 3, 2025.
  8. ^ Wilson, Phillip B. (October 8, 1997). "Mentor and Friend". Indianapolis Star. p. 29. Retrieved February 3, 2025.
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