Coach Watkins is a '99 graduate of Bishop McDevitt. He played football all 4 years and was an All-Catholic Selection and team MVP his senior year. Coach Watkins has been on the coaching staff since 2014 and started as McDevitt’s Defensive Coordinator. In 2015 he helped lead the Lancers to the District 12 Championship and State Quarter Finals. He became Head Coach in 2016 and is also presently the Athletic Director at McDevitt.
Coach Watkins resume includes being the Defensive Coordinator of Princeton University Sprint Football, Athlete Outreach Coordinator and Sports Performance coach at Summit Sports Training Center, and Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach at St. Joseph’s University.
Coach Hank
Coach Gene is the Lancer Linebacker coach. He has been on McDevitt's Football staff for 4 years. Coach Gene played high school football at Simon Gratz and in college at Berean Institute.
Coach Fred is McDevitt's Defensive Coordinator He has been on McDevitt's staff for the last 8 years. Coach Fred also played at McDevitt (All-Catholic, All-City) and is a member of the Lancer Football Hall of Fame.