Temple University Athletics
Temple Promotes Adam DiMichele to Wide Receivers Coach
2.6.14 | Football
PHILADELPHIA (2/6/14) – The Temple Owls today announced the promotion of Adam DiMichele as wide receivers coach.
DiMichele is the 13th former Owl to become a full-time football coach, and the first in over 30 years, at his alma mater. DiMichele was a two-time MVP and team captain from 2007-08 and finished his career at Temple ranked fourth in school history with 5,024 passing yards to go with 40 touchdown passes.
DiMichele joined the Owls staff a year ago as a graduate assistant working with offensive coordinator Marcus Satterfield and the quarterbacks where he was instrumental in the development of true freshman quarterback P.J. Walker.
"Adam has been a great addition to our staff and this promotion is well deserved," said Temple head coach Matt Rhule. "We have a phrase we use here 'Temple-Made, Temple-Proud' and Adam is just that. I had the pleasure of coaching him as a player; he was a leader then and he brings that same quality and respect as a coach. Adam did a great job this year recruiting western Pennsylvania, something we are committed to continuing."
"I'm so appreciative of this opportunity that Coach Rhule has given me," said DiMichele. "He's been like a father figure to me since he was my [QB] coach [in 2007]. I enjoyed working with Coach Satterfield last year and look forward to increased responsibilities. It's funny, everytime I thought I was leaving Philadelphia, another opportunity developed. From graduation to the Eagles to the Philadelphia Soul and back here as a coach; Temple and Philadelphia are in my blood."
FULL BIO OF ADAM DiMICHELE
Former Owl quarterback Adam DiMichele begins his first season as wide receivers coach at Temple University after spending the 2013 season a graduate assistant coach, working with the offense.
Since graduation, DiMichele has played professional football, including stints in the NFL and CFL. During the 2012 season, he played with the Philadelphia Soul of the Arena Football League.
Named the 2011 Southern Indoor Football League MVP, DiMichele led the Erie Explosion to a 9-3 record en route to a division title. He led the league in passing yards per game (270.6), team points per game (70.2), and total team offensive yards per game (260.0), while completing 235-of-427 passes (55%) for over 3,200 yards and a league-best 91 touchdowns to just seven interceptions.
DiMichele has also spent time with the Philadelphia Eagles (2009), the Calgary Stampeders (2009), and the Winnipeg Blue Bombers (2009).
Temple's team two-time MVP and team captain in 2007 and 2008, DiMichele finished his career ranked fourth in school history with 5,024 passing yards, adding 40 passing touchdowns and five rushing scores. During his first season as the Owls' signal caller (2006), DiMichele played in all 11 games with nine starts as a sophomore. In 2007, he started the first eight games before suffering a season-ending injury. In one of Temple's biggest comebacks in school history, DiMichele threw three fourth-quarter touchdowns to lead TU to a come-from-behind win at Akron during their first season of Mid-American Conference play. In 2008, he overcame intense rehabilitation and started nine games as a senior. In the 55-52 win over Eastern Michigan, DiMichele threw for a school record six touchdowns and passed for a career-high 370 yards. He broke school records for passing touchdowns in a game (six) and set a career-high for passing yards in game (370). His 370 yards marked his 10th 200-plus passing yardage games, which rank him third on the Temple's career list for 200-yard passers. It also marked his fourth 300-plus passing game, which tied the school record with Henry Burris.
DiMichele finished the 2008 season at 134-of-231 (58.0 percent) for 1,911 yards and 18 touchdowns in nine games also rushed 61 times for 91 yards and three touchdowns. His passing efficiency (148.02) ranked No. 19 in the final NCAA statistics. He finished his career with 5,024 passing yards which ranks fourth on Temple's all-time chart.
One of the most accomplished prep athletes in the history of Pennsylvania, DiMichele was a three-sport all-state selection as a senior in football, basketball and baseball at Sto-Rox High School. The McKees Rocks, Pa., native had one of the best high school careers in the history of Pennsylvania finishing as the Western Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic League's all-time leading passer, which includes breaking records set by former NFL greats and Hall of Famers Joe Montana, Dan Marino, and Joe Namath. He earned first-team All-State honors in all three sports, and was cited as the state Player of the Year in both football and basketball.
DiMichele was inducted into the WPIAL Hall of Fame in 2011.
Prior to joining the Owls, DiMichele attended Okaloosa-Walton College (Fla.) for two years to play baseball. He was selected in the 38th round of the 2005 Major League Baseball Draft by the Toronto Blue Jays.
DiMichele received his degree in sport and recreation management from Temple in 2009. He is pursuing a master's degree in sports psychology.
One of seven children, DiMichele's younger brother Alex played football at Temple before transferring to Robert Morris. His brother Anthony played football at Holy Cross. Both brothers were I-AA All-Americans.
DiMichele is the 13th former Owl to become a full-time football coach, and the first in over 30 years, at his alma mater. DiMichele was a two-time MVP and team captain from 2007-08 and finished his career at Temple ranked fourth in school history with 5,024 passing yards to go with 40 touchdown passes.
DiMichele joined the Owls staff a year ago as a graduate assistant working with offensive coordinator Marcus Satterfield and the quarterbacks where he was instrumental in the development of true freshman quarterback P.J. Walker.
"Adam has been a great addition to our staff and this promotion is well deserved," said Temple head coach Matt Rhule. "We have a phrase we use here 'Temple-Made, Temple-Proud' and Adam is just that. I had the pleasure of coaching him as a player; he was a leader then and he brings that same quality and respect as a coach. Adam did a great job this year recruiting western Pennsylvania, something we are committed to continuing."
"I'm so appreciative of this opportunity that Coach Rhule has given me," said DiMichele. "He's been like a father figure to me since he was my [QB] coach [in 2007]. I enjoyed working with Coach Satterfield last year and look forward to increased responsibilities. It's funny, everytime I thought I was leaving Philadelphia, another opportunity developed. From graduation to the Eagles to the Philadelphia Soul and back here as a coach; Temple and Philadelphia are in my blood."
FULL BIO OF ADAM DiMICHELE
Former Owl quarterback Adam DiMichele begins his first season as wide receivers coach at Temple University after spending the 2013 season a graduate assistant coach, working with the offense.
Since graduation, DiMichele has played professional football, including stints in the NFL and CFL. During the 2012 season, he played with the Philadelphia Soul of the Arena Football League.
Named the 2011 Southern Indoor Football League MVP, DiMichele led the Erie Explosion to a 9-3 record en route to a division title. He led the league in passing yards per game (270.6), team points per game (70.2), and total team offensive yards per game (260.0), while completing 235-of-427 passes (55%) for over 3,200 yards and a league-best 91 touchdowns to just seven interceptions.
DiMichele has also spent time with the Philadelphia Eagles (2009), the Calgary Stampeders (2009), and the Winnipeg Blue Bombers (2009).
Temple's team two-time MVP and team captain in 2007 and 2008, DiMichele finished his career ranked fourth in school history with 5,024 passing yards, adding 40 passing touchdowns and five rushing scores. During his first season as the Owls' signal caller (2006), DiMichele played in all 11 games with nine starts as a sophomore. In 2007, he started the first eight games before suffering a season-ending injury. In one of Temple's biggest comebacks in school history, DiMichele threw three fourth-quarter touchdowns to lead TU to a come-from-behind win at Akron during their first season of Mid-American Conference play. In 2008, he overcame intense rehabilitation and started nine games as a senior. In the 55-52 win over Eastern Michigan, DiMichele threw for a school record six touchdowns and passed for a career-high 370 yards. He broke school records for passing touchdowns in a game (six) and set a career-high for passing yards in game (370). His 370 yards marked his 10th 200-plus passing yardage games, which rank him third on the Temple's career list for 200-yard passers. It also marked his fourth 300-plus passing game, which tied the school record with Henry Burris.
DiMichele finished the 2008 season at 134-of-231 (58.0 percent) for 1,911 yards and 18 touchdowns in nine games also rushed 61 times for 91 yards and three touchdowns. His passing efficiency (148.02) ranked No. 19 in the final NCAA statistics. He finished his career with 5,024 passing yards which ranks fourth on Temple's all-time chart.
One of the most accomplished prep athletes in the history of Pennsylvania, DiMichele was a three-sport all-state selection as a senior in football, basketball and baseball at Sto-Rox High School. The McKees Rocks, Pa., native had one of the best high school careers in the history of Pennsylvania finishing as the Western Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic League's all-time leading passer, which includes breaking records set by former NFL greats and Hall of Famers Joe Montana, Dan Marino, and Joe Namath. He earned first-team All-State honors in all three sports, and was cited as the state Player of the Year in both football and basketball.
DiMichele was inducted into the WPIAL Hall of Fame in 2011.
Prior to joining the Owls, DiMichele attended Okaloosa-Walton College (Fla.) for two years to play baseball. He was selected in the 38th round of the 2005 Major League Baseball Draft by the Toronto Blue Jays.
DiMichele received his degree in sport and recreation management from Temple in 2009. He is pursuing a master's degree in sports psychology.
One of seven children, DiMichele's younger brother Alex played football at Temple before transferring to Robert Morris. His brother Anthony played football at Holy Cross. Both brothers were I-AA All-Americans.
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