Petrilli was named the Mean Green's quality control coach in July of 2019 and will work with the defense. Petrilli was a volunteer on the staff the past two seasons, working with Special Teams Coordinator Marty Biagi.
Petrilli previously served as the defensive backs and returners coach for Drake University (FCS) where he helped guide return specialist Terry Wallen and defensive back Caz Zyks to All-PFL honors. Wallen finished 2nd in the nation (FCS) in punt returns with an average of 14.8 and 1 TD. The secondary collected 9 interceptions in 2016.
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Prior to his time at Drake, Petrilli spent the 2015 season at Boise State serving as the Broncos' special teams and defensive quality control coach, primarily working with the secondary. BSU finished 9-4 including a Poinsettia Bowl victory, 55-7 over Northern Illinois. Three defensive backs on that team went on to play in the NFL, 2nd Team All-Mountain West CB Donte Deayon, CB Jonathan Moxey and 1st Team All-Mountain West FS Darian Thompson. Tyler Rausa was a Lou Groza Award semifinalist and 1st Team All-Mountain West kicker.
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Before joining the Broncos, Petrilli was the special teams, defensive backs and conditioning coach at the College of Idaho from 2013 to 2014. In the Yotes’ debut game after a 37 year hiatus, Petrilli’s special teams ran a kickoff return back for a TD, blocked a FG and blocked an extra point to give C of I the 35-34 victory over Pacific University. Kicker Luke Taylor set a school record for most successful extra points (34) while DB Cory Brady led the league in interceptions with 6 and CB Nate Moore ranked second in passes break ups with 11.
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Petrilli coached at Charleston Southern University in 2012. While at CSU, he coached the wide receivers and assisted in all aspects of special teams. Freshman WR Larry Jones III earned 2nd Team All-Big South honors.
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Petrilli spent four years at Eagle High School in Idaho, serving as the running backs and returners coach. During his time at EHS, the Mustangs achieved back-to-back Idaho championship appearances, winning the state title in 2009. Petrilli also coached four running backs that went on to play at the collegiate level.
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Prior to joining the coaching ranks, Petrilli served in the U.S. Military as a member of the elite military forces, serving as a paratrooper in the 82nd Airborne Division at Fort Bragg, N.C., before receiving an honorable discharge.
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Petrilli played football at Carroll College in Helena, Mont. During his time with the Fighting Saints, he contributed in all three phases of the game, spending time at free safety and wide receiver, as well as special teams.
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Petrilli graduated from Boise State in 2012, earning his degree in economics
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