Phil Grams joined the Lawrence University football staff in 2016 and was promoted to offensive coordinator after the 2016 season.
A disciple of the "Fly" offense, Grams learned under former offensive coordinator Mark Speckman and has compiled an impressive record of success.
A native of Rockford, Ill., Grams had been living in Sacramento, Calif., for more than 25 years. He amassed an impressive record as a high school head coach and assistant coach in the Golden State.
While running the Fly offense as the head coach at Capital Christian High School in Sacramento, Grams compiled a record of 48-11, including a 22-0 mark in league play. Grams' teams won four Golden Empire League championships and captured a San Joaquin Section title.
Grams won 2012, 2013 and 2015 Golden Empire League Coach of the Year honors and was the 2014 Max Preps Small School Coach of the Year in Northern California.
Grams also spent 10 years at Granite Bay (Calif.) High School. While at Granite Bay, Grams worked with current Lawrence offensive line coach Mike Lynch as the Grizzlies ran the Fly offense. Grams' record as an assistant coach is 100-19.
Grams' ties to California also provide a natural connection in terms of recruiting as he will concentrate his efforts on the West Coast.
Grams' wife, Sandy, also joined the staff at Lawrence and works in the Annual Giving office. Their youngest son, Matt, attends Appleton North High School. The Grams' three adult children, Ryan, Jordan and Carly, all reside in California.
