Former Rattler DB Builds Championship Legacy in South Florida High School Football
A former Florida A&M University (FAMU) Rattler defensive back has built an impressive coaching legacy in South Florida, capturing multiple high school football titles over the past two decades.
He earned his first championship in 1998 while coaching at Miami Northwestern High School, helping to guide one of the region’s powerhouse programs to victory. Six years later, in 2004, he led Miami Killian Senior High School to a title, further solidifying his reputation as a proven leader and mentor on and off the field.
Known for his deep knowledge of the game and ability to connect with student-athletes, the former Rattler has become a respected figure in Florida’s high school football scene. His journey from the gridiron at FAMU to the sidelines of championship teams reflects both his passion for the sport and his commitment to shaping future generations of athletes.
Billy Rolle joined the Florida A&M football staff in 2018 following an illustrious head coaching career, leading multiple Miami high school teams to state championships. Rolle serves as the assistant head coach and defensive backs coach.
Rolle, a native of Miami, had a stellar career as a Rattler defensive back under College Football Hall of Fame member, head coach Rudy Hubbard from 1980-1984.
The Coral Gables High School graduate accepted a scholarship to pursue his collegiate career at FAMU, where he graduated in 1984 with a B.S. in Physical Education. He went on to play in the United States Football League (USFL) and for the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League (CFL).
The Miami native made his mark in historic fashion as a high school head coach in his hometown. During his record-setting career, he earned the distinction of being the only coach to win state championships in football at three different high schools.
Rolle developed multiple division I and NFL players while coaching in Miami. Teddy Bridgewater, Amari Cooper and Jacory Harris are a few of the standout athletes to excel with the propulsion of his tutelage.
Rolle has won a total of four state championships. He led Northwestern to state titles in 1998 and 2007. The 2007 championship with Harris at the helm also resulted in a national championship. Rolle led Killian to its lone state title in 2004. His record-setting championship came when Southridge won the 2016 FHSAA state championship, making it the third different team he led to titles. He also participated in Northwestern’s first state championship as defensive coordinator in 1995.
Billy Rolle’s career accomplishments
-Florida Dairy Farmers Florida Coach of the Year 2008
-Florida State’s Coach of the Year 2008
-National High School Football Coach of the Year by American Football
-Monthly, a publication associated with Schutt Sports. 2008
-Louie Bing Scholarship Award (10th Annual) February 2007
-Coached in the Team USA Football 2007
-Head Coach Dade vs. Broward Nike All-Star Game 2007
-FAMU Sports Hall of Fame 2003
-Head Coach Dade vs. Broward All-Star Game 2001
-Educator of the Year 2000 – Chosen by Zeta Phi Beta Sorority (Beta Tau Chapter)
-NFL Miami Dolphins “Coach of the Year” (1998 & 2004)
Assistant Coach Georgia vs. Florida (All-Star Game 2000)
-FAMU Distinguished Alumnus for Athletics 1999
-Coached in the Nike All-Star Classic 1999
-Coached in the North/South Shrine Game 1996
-Coached in the Stan Marks All-Star Game 1996
Rolle is married to his college sweetheart, Loretta Brown Rolle and has two children Billy & Sheree’.