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    BornNovember 29, 1980 · Sugar Grove, Illinois, U.S.
    Position(s)Wide receiver
    How P. J. Fleck Became a Coaching Star
    How P. J. Fleck Became a Coaching Star
    P. J. Fleck is the head coach of the Minnesota Golden Gophers football team, and a former wide receiver. He was born on November 29, 1980, in Sugar Grove, Illinois.
    Playing career

    Fleck started his playing career at Kaneland High School located in Maple Park, Illinois, where he helped the Knights win back to back, undefeated state championships in 1997 and 1998. He set a state record with 95 catches … See more

    Assistant coaching career

    Fleck began his coaching career in 2006 as an offensive graduate assistant at Ohio State University at the invitation of head coach Jim Tressel. He worked directly with the Buckeyes tight ends and assisted with the special teams. … See more

    Head coaching career

    On December 17, 2012, Western Michigan University announced the hiring of Fleck as the new head coach, making him the youngest head coach and the first head coach in the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) of co… See more

    Personal life

    Fleck is a 2004 graduate of Northern Illinois University with a bachelor's degree in elementary education. He has five children: stepson Gavin Jackson, sons Carter Joseph (C. J.) and Colt, and daughters Paisley Jan… See more