2010-11: In his ninth season at Vanderbilt, Charlie Fisher works with wide receivers and serves as passing game coordinator with the Commodore offense.
The former Division II head coach also mentored the team[apos]s running backs in 2002-03.
In 2009, Fisher[apos]s youthful wide receiving corps struggled for much of the year. Entering the season with little game experience at the position, Fisher mentored first-year starters John Cole and Udom Umoh to solid seasons.
This season, Fisher[apos]s corps also includes four true freshman recruits. In the past, Fisher has enjoyed productive seasons from freshman, including Earl Bennett, regarded as the greatest receiver in team history.
As a freshman in 2005, Bennett set a SEC record with 79 receptions. By the end of his three-year career, Bennett amassed another SEC all-time mark with 236 career catches. In 2009, the record-breaking Bennett was a starter in the Chicago Bears receiving corps.
Another former Fisher pupil, 2008 graduate Sean Walker, was on the St. Louis Rams[apos] roster last year.
As the Vanderbilt running backs coach in 2002, he mentored Kwane Doster to SEC Freshman of the Year honors.
Before joining Vanderbilt, he served two years as offensive coordinator/quarter- back coach at Temple. Prior to the Temple move, Fisher was successful during a two-year stint tutoring North Carolina State receivers, including likely NFL Hall of Famer Torry Holt. The Wolfpack passing attack led the ACC and helped spur the team[apos]s drive to a bowl berth.
Fisher[apos]s background includes a successful tenure as head coach at West Georgia prior to moving to North Carolina State. From 1993-97, Fisher guided the Braves to a 36-17 overall record. He also served as an offensive coach at Lenior- Rhyne (N.C.) College from 1985-1990.
Fisher played quarterback and wide receiver from 1977-80 at Springfield (Mass.) College. He also lettered as a shortstop in baseball. He earned his B.S. in physical education. Fisher earned a M.A. in sports management from Eastern Kentucky in 1984. He has served as a grad assistant at both EKU and Ole Miss.
Fisher and his wife, Julie, have two sons: Brian, 21; and Brett, 15.