Recruiting Areas: Eastern Pennsylvania, Florida, West Virginia

Coaching History:

2003-07: West Virginia - Defensive Line

2001-02: West Virginia - Administrative Assistant for Player Development

1991-2000: West Virginia - Defensive Line

1988-1990: West Virginia - Linebackers

1980-1987: West Virginia - Defensive Line

1979: West Virginia - Part time Assistant

1970-1978: Cardinal Brennan HS - Head Coach

Biography

A native of Frackville, Pa., Kirelawich was a standout defensive lineman at Salem College under longtime WVU assistant coach and administrator Donnie Young. He was captain during his senior season, leading the Tigers to an 8-1 record and a Top 20 NAIA national ranking. His 89 yard interception return still stands as a school record.

Kirelawich received his bachelor's degree in education from Salem in 1969. He and his wife, Maggie, have three children: Miki, Billy and Jake.