Coach Hillman attended Taylor University in Upland, Indiana where he played football and earned a Bachelors Degree in Physical Education. Shortly after college he and his wife Myndi moved to the Carolina Forest area in 1999 and have been a part of this community ever since. They have 3 boys, Eli, Ethan, and Brogan. All 3 have attended CFHS, with 2 now in college, and one now attending AAST. Coach Hillman also coaches football and wrestling at CFHS.