William Reiss

Bill Reiss has been a member of the Lackawanna College football staff since the Spring of 2009, and is entering his 16th year on staff going into the 2024 campaign. Prior to his arrival at Lackawanna, Bill was the Defensive Line, Strength & Conditioning Coordinator and Head Equipment Manager at Hargrave Military Academy. He started his career at Lackawanna as Linebackers and Special Teams Coordinator, before becoming the Defensive Coordinator in 2014, where he has led the Lackawanna defense for a decade. 

During the 2019 campaign, the Falcons Defensive led by Bill Reiss accumulated a top 10 finish in the NJCAA in most statistical categories. The defensive performance helped propel the Falcons to an 11-0 finish, an El Toro Bowl victory, and a #6 ranking in the NJCAA. During his career, he has helped multiple student athletes sign Division I scholarships and has coached multiple NFL players, most recently coaching Kyzir White (Arizona Cardinals), Jaquan Brisker (Chicago Bears), and Ji'Ayir Brown (San Francisco 49ers). 

Bill received an Associate’s Degree in Sports Management from Lackawanna College , Bachelor of Arts Degree in Business Management and a Master’s Degree in Coaching from Greenville University. He currently resides in Scranton, PA with his wife Cat and daughters Raeleigh and Elliotte. Bill is a native of Wilkes-Barre, PA and attended E.L. Meyers High School.