Shawn Liotta

Shawn Liotta
Personal information
Born: (1980-07-11) July 11, 1980 (age 44)
Springdale, Pennsylvania
Career information
High school:Springdale (PA)
College:Robert Morris
Position:Head coach
Career history
As a coach:
Career highlights and awards
  • NCAA D-IAA Mid Major National Championship (2003)
  • 2× Coach of the Year (2012, 2013)
  • 2× CIFL Champion (2013, 2014)
Head coaching record
Career:67–35 (.657)

Shawn Liotta (born July 11, 1980) is currently the Offensive Coordinator for the Wheeling Miners of the National Arena League[1][2][3][4] and is the author of the book "No Huddle No Mercy"[5][6] which details his record setting offensive system[7][8][9] that has been used by football programs around the world.[10][11] Since 2018 Liotta has served as the Head Football Coach at Burrell High School[12][13]

Liotta is also currently serving as the director of coaching for Fan Controlled Football,[14][15] a professional football league launching in 2021.[16][17] Liotta has also served as an offensive coordinator in the USA Football, US National Team Program, leading the US Under 18 National Team to a win over Canada in the 2020 International Bowl.[18]

Liotta was previously an indoor football head coach who most recently coached the Erie Explosion. Over his 9 seasons as a head coach at the professional indoor level, Liotta has established himself as a consistent winner and producer high scoring offensive units as evidenced by his team establishing 26 league and national records. Following the conclusion of the 2014 season, Liotta holds a 76% win percentage (58-19) during his tenure in Erie and has led his teams to 7 playoff berths in 8 seasons. Liotta holds a (35-5) record at the Erie Insurance Arena, and his teams have finished as the number one ranked offense in three different professional indoor leagues. For his accomplishments at the indoor level, Liotta has twice been named Coach of the Year and in 2007 was selected to coach the AIFA All-Star Game held in Florence, SC.

  1. ^ "Burrell coach Shawn Liotta, brother Jeremy key cogs of innovative Fan Controlled Football League | Trib HSSN". June 3, 2022. Retrieved November 2, 2022.
  2. ^ "X's and O's With FCF Head Coach Shawn Liotta – FCF NEWS". Retrieved November 2, 2022.
  3. ^ "X's and O's With FCF Head Coach Shawn Liotta – FCF NEWS". Retrieved November 2, 2022.
  4. ^ "T.O. looks to secure playoff spot in Fan Controlled Football". RSN. Retrieved November 2, 2022.
  5. ^ "Burrell football coach Shawn Liotta authors 'No Huddle, No Mercy' | Trib HSSN | Trib HSSN". March 9, 2020.
  6. ^ "No Huddle No Mercy: A Complete Guide To Installing The No Huddle Offense". www.amazon.com. February 9, 2020. Retrieved December 20, 2020.
  7. ^ "Welcome".
  8. ^ "Run vs. Pass: Fast-paced, high-scoring offenses finding a home in Alle-Kiski Valley | Trib HSSN | Trib HSSN". September 5, 2020. Retrieved December 20, 2020.
  9. ^ "Q & A With Shawn Liotta, Architect of the No-Huddle, No Mercy Offense". www.americanfootballmonthly.com.
  10. ^ "Virtual reality: Western Pa. coaching clinics move to web | TribLIVE.com". triblive.com. May 7, 2020.
  11. ^ Samuels, Doug (March 23, 2020). "Adding a versatile choice route package to any offense - Shawn Liotta | Burrell HS (PA) | Head Coach".
  12. ^ "Burrell hires Shawn Liotta as football coach | Trib HSSN | Trib HSSN". April 17, 2018.
  13. ^ "Liotta named Steelers Coach of the Week". www.steelers.com. Retrieved November 2, 2022.
  14. ^ "Digital Exclusive: Fan Controlled Football". January 31, 2021.
  15. ^ "Fan Controlled Football is where FANS call the shots". FCF.
  16. ^ "Are you ready for some (fan-controlled) football?". Washington Post.
  17. ^ "Fan Controlled Football is where FANS call the shots".
  18. ^ "Burrell football coach Shawn Liotta leads national team to International Bowl win | Trib HSSN | Trib HSSN". January 24, 2020.