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 2nd year coaching Melbourne football!
Corey Derfuss - Offensive Line Coach
Corey is 1996 graduate of Eau Gallie High School. Coach Derfuss went on to play football at The University of Connecticut. He played O line and long snapper for the huskies. Coach Derfuss is a proud father of 2 great children Addison and Brady. Coach Derfuss has coached football in Brevard county since 2003 at both the high school and youth levels. He recently coached at Melbourne high from 2007-2016. He also coached at Eau Gallie High from 2003-2006. He will be coaching the O line for the Bulldogs.
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 1 yesr 1988 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 Coach
Logan Pettit - Linebackers Coach
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.
Errick Clark Jr. - Defensive Assistant
Errick is entering his 4th 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 - Defensive Assistant
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.
Mike Hamilton - Running Backs Coach
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 4th 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.