HAMBURG, N.Y. – Hilbert College Athletics and Head Football Coach John Noel are excited to announce the hiring of Sean McKeone as Assistant Football coach and the promotion of Ethan Sheirer to Assistant Football Coach and Offensive Coordinator.

Sean McKeone brings a decade of collegiate coaching experience spanning NCAA Division I, Division II, and Division III football. His background includes extensive work in offensive game planning, quarterback development, recruiting, player development, and coaching multiple positions.

Prior to joining Hilbert, Sean McKeone served at the University at Buffalo, where he most recently held the role of Offensive Analyst, Assistant Quarterbacks Coach, and Assistant Director of Recruiting. In that capacity, he worked closely with the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks, managed offensive scouting and game preparation, evaluated and recruited prospective student-athletes, and contributed to the Bulls' 9-4 season and Bahamas Bowl victory in 2024. He also spent three seasons as Buffalo's Offensive Quality Control coach, assisting with tight ends, offensive operations, and recruiting efforts during the program's 2022 Camellia Bowl championship season.

Before Buffalo, Sean McKeone was the Graduate Assistant Wide Receivers Coach at Valdosta State University, where he helped lead the Blazers to a Gulf South Conference Championship and an undefeated regular season in 2019 while coaching multiple All-Conference receivers. His coaching journey also includes stops at Hiram College, the Tropical Bowl, and Stetson University, where he began his career as a student assistant.

"Sean's background, knowledge and personality are a perfect fit for our program," said Noel. "He, along with our offensive coordinator Ethan Sheirer, will help elevate our offense while building strong relationships with our players."

Sean McKeone holds a Masters degree from Valdosta State University and a Bachelors degree in Sports Business from Stetson University.

In addition to his roles as Offensive Line Coach and Recruiting Coordinator, Sheirer will now also serve as an Assistant Coach as well as Offensive Coordinator for the Hilbert Hawks Football program.
"I am honored to accept the new roles of Assistant Head Coach and Offensive Coordinator at Hilbert College while continuing my responsibilities as Offensive Line Coach and Recruiting Coordinator," said Sheirer. "I want to thank Head Coach John Noel for his trust and confidence in me to lead our Offense as we prepare for the 2026 season. I am grateful for the opportunity to continue working alongside him and our staff as we create the new foundation and brand of Hilbert College Football. Go Hawks!"

"Ethan embodies all that is great about college football.  He is a relationship builder, tireless worker, integrity beyond reproach and has a superior knowledge of the game.  My trust in him could not be greater and he is a great asset to our players and program," said Noel.