Let's meet the Coaches.
Billy Palmer - Co OC / Run Game Coordinator
Billy is a 2009 graduate of Melbourne High School. Coach Palmer played offensive line for the Bulldogs. He started his coaching career in 2010 under then Bulldogs head coach Todd Wilson. He was the Bulldog freshmen football coach for 4 seasons before becoming a varsity assistant coach. He was on the Bulldogs coaching staff from 2010-2018. Coach Palmer has also coached at West Melbourne Youth Football and Cheer since 2009 and currently is the president of the league. Coach Palmer currently is also the vice president of the Atlantic Coast Youth Athletic Association. Coach Palmer is proudly married to his lovely wife Darian and looks forward to starting their own family in the near future.
Dwane Robinson - Co OC / Pass Game Coordinator
Born & raised in South Brevard. Three year-varsity starter in high school at Quarterback, along with winning a district title at Mel High in 2013-2014. After graduating from Melbourne High, went on to Arkansas to play college football as a starting QB and WR and then graduating from Webber International University with a degree in Business Management!
After training multiple kids through Brevard County, this is my 3rd year coaching Melbourne football!
Mitchell Brown - Offensive Line
Born and raised in Palm Bay, Florida, Mitchell Brown developed a passion for football at an early age. Growing up, he was surrounded by the game as his father coached multiple teams throughout Brevard County, instilling in him a love for competition, teamwork, and mentorship.
A 2016 graduate of Palm Bay High School, Coach Brown played under legendary head coach Dan Burke, where he learned the values of discipline, toughness, and accountability that continue to shape his coaching philosophy today.
In 2019, Coach Brown began his coaching career as a student assistant at Florida State University while earning his degree. Following graduation, he returned to his hometown to give back to the community that helped shape him.
For the past six years, Coach Brown has served as both a teacher and football coach at Palm Bay High School. He is committed to developing student-athletes both on and off the field by emphasizing hard work, character, and a team-first mentality. As a proud Palm Bay native, Coach Brown takes great pride in helping the next generation of bulldogs achieve success in athletics, academics, and life.
Stewart Brown - Quarterbacks / JV Head Coach
Stuart Brown enters his 8th season of coaching football and his first year joining the Bulldogs staff. His coaching career began in 2019 at Gainesville High School, where he served as the quarterbacks coach while earning his bachelor's degree from the University of Florida.
During the 2020 and 2021 seasons, Brown joined the University of Florida football program as a student assistant, working with the Gators' defensive backs under Head Coach Dan Mullen and Defensive Backs Coach Torrian Gray.
In 2022, Brown returned to his alma mater, Palm Bay Magnet High School, as the quarterbacks coach. The following season in 2023, he continued coaching the quarterbacks while assuming offensive play-calling responsibilities midway through the 2023 season. In 2024 and 2025, Brown remained the quarterbacks coach and added the role of Junior Varsity Head Coach in 2025.
As a Palm Bay Magnet alumnus, Brown was a two-year starting quarterback in 2015 and 2016. As a senior, he led the Pirates to an undefeated regular season and a district championship in 2016. Brown is the son of former Cocoa Tigers Head Coach (1999-2000) Mitchell Brown, his brother, also Mitchell Brown was a former Head Coach at Palm Bay Magnet High School and the Bulldogs current Offensive Line Coach.
Eddie Edwards - Special Teams Coach / Strength & Conditioning
Graduate of Claymont High School (Ohio) 1984
Played College ball at West Liberty University (W. VA.)
1988 - Coached 1st year at West Liberty University
1989-90 Coached at Claymont High School (Football, Freshman Basketball)
1991-92 Coached at Tuscarawas Central Catholic High (Football)
1993-97 Coached Citrus High School (Inverness Florida) (Football, Girls Basketball, Softball)
1997-2000 Coached at Middleburg High (Football, Competitive Weightlifting)
2000-04 Coached at Bayside High 9Football Head Coach, Track)
2004-07 Coached at Melbourne (Football, Track)
2007-11 Coached at Holy Trinity (Football Head Coach, Track)
2011-15 Coached at Melbourne Central (Football, Track)
2015 -Present Coached at Melbourne (Football, Track)
Scott Grish - Assistant Head Coach / Defensive Backs
Logan Pettit - Defensive Line
Logan played under Todd Wilson from 2008-2011 starting across the OL and Long Snapper. After playing I went to Florida State University where I graduated with a Bachelor of Science in 2016. Got my coaching start under Scott Grish in 2016 assisting with the DL until I took a DL job at Bayside in 2019. I was Co-DC and DL coach at Bayside in 2020 before coming back to MHS in 2021 and helped orchestrate the defense that led the bulldogs to back-to-back district titles in 2021-2022. This is Logan's 10th season of coaching High School Football.
Errick Clark Jr. - Defensive Backs
Errick is entering his 5th season as a defensive backs Coach.
He is a Melbourne High graduate from 2009 and a 3yr Lettermen and District Champs (2007/2008).
After high school Errick went to play defensive Back at Gannon University/ Clark Atlanta University and earned an associate degree.
Errick is fortunate to be back in the area and Coaching, giving back to Melbourne High School, Go Bulldogs.
Leroy Jennings - Linebackers
Leroy Jennings was a multi-sport athlete at Hamilton County High School in Jasper, Florida, where I graduated in 1995. In 1997, I enlisted in the US Army and was stationed overseas. During my time in the Army, I played basketball for two different teams at US Army bases: Ramstein Air Force Base and Bad Kreuznach Army Base. My decade-long stay in Europe marked the beginning of my coaching journey. I had the opportunity to coach youth sports, including soccer, flag football, basketball, and tackle football. One of my proudest moments was representing the USA as the coach of a 10-and-under basketball team for the B2B organization, leading them to a gold medal at the United World Games. After returning to the States, I continued coaching with AAU basketball and football in Sumter, South Carolina, for the Sumter Spartans and Carolina Heat. In 2021, I relocated back to Florida, settling in Melbourne. For the past three years, I have been coaching football the West Melbourne organization, and I’m now in my second year assisting with the Bulldogs. There’s nothing quite as rewarding as having a positive impact in the lives of young men and women.
Dan Hunger - Defensive Line
Dan Hunger has dedicated more than a decade to developing young athletes through the game of football. His coaching journey began in 2014, coaching youth football throughout Brevard County, where he developed a passion for teaching the fundamentals of the game while emphasizing discipline, character, and teamwork.
In 2025, Coach Hunger joined the coaching staff at Melbourne High School, continuing his commitment to mentoring student-athletes at the high school level. He is dedicated to helping players reach their full potential both on and off the field by fostering accountability, resilience, and a team-first mentality.
Mike Hamilton - Running Backs
Mike Hamilton is a native of Melbourne with deep roots in the athletic community of Brevard. He’s a 2004 graduate and 4-year alumni varsity football player of Mel High, scoring 19 touchdowns his senior year alone. He is Melbourne High Schools all-time leading rusher with 4,257 yards and 54 TD’s. He was named Space Coast Offensive Player of the Year by Florida Today before committing to Oklahoma State University, where in his freshman year, he rushed for 961 yards on 193 carries, setting the OSU freshman rushing record. He was also named, Big 12 Conference Offensive Newcomer of the Year. Mike later transferred to Georgia Southern where he furthered his college football tenure on their starting lineup. Eager to make a difference and give back to his community he gives back as often as he can, having coached youth football leagues for both the Melbourne Hurricanes and West Melbourne. He’s a family-man and follower of Christ, fathering four children with his wife and better-half, Alia. He is Brevard county’s Regional Manager for the El Car Wash Corporation and continues to give back to our youth whenever possible. Go Bulldogs!
Christine Clancy - Head Athletic Trainer
Christine Clancy is in her 5th year as Head Athletic Trainer for the 2024-2025 school year and is responsible for coordinating medical care for student-athletes at Melbourne High School via Health First Medical Group. She came to the school in 2021 from Florida Tech, where she served as the Associate Athletic Trainer for Football, Women’s Soccer, Women’s Rowing, Men’s and Women’s Golf, and Softball throughout her tenure from 2013-2020. Prior to her service at Florida Tech, she served as the Head Athletic Trainer, NCAA Compliance Coordinator, Health & PE Program Director, and Adjunct Instructor at Wesleyan College from 2009-2013 in Macon, Georgia.
Clancy served as the Head Student Athletic Trainer at McEachern High School in 2002 where she found her passion in Athletic Training, serving in the program from 1999-2002. She later earned her bachelor's degree in Sports Medicine/Athletic Training from Valdosta State University in 2008 and her Master of Arts in Teaching degree from Georgia College & State University in 2009 while serving as a Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer providing coverage for the Women’s Basketball team.
Christine has had the pleasure of working with many championship teams, notably the 2022 FHSAA Melbourne High School State Softball champions, 2019 NCAA DII Florida Tech Women’s Golf National champions and Softball Sunshine State Conference champions, 2018 Florida Tech Men’s Golf Sunshine State Conference champions, 2017 Florida Tech Women’s Soccer and Women’s Rowing Sunshine State Conference champions, and 2002 GHSA Wrestling Inaugural State Dual champions.
She was honored at the Athletic Trainers’ Association of Florida symposium in 2023 receiving the Lifesaver Recognition Award for her efforts during a 2022 Melbourne High School football game.
Clancy has served several organizations including the United States Tennis Association as a Sports Medicine Therapist at the professional and junior levels, the Peach State League independent professional baseball league, and Central Georgia Technical College. She has provided numerous hours of service for various camps and showcases.
Christine resides in Melbourne Beach.