Bio

Richard Dorceus arrives for his first season at Gulf Coast in 2024 after leading a turnaround in the Dodge City program the previous two seasons. He will lead the Bulldogs’ offensive line at Perk.

He was the offensive coordinator at Dodge City, leading the Conquistadors to a five-win improvement in 2023, his second season. They went 8-3 and claimed the program’s first-ever bowl victory, beating host New Mexico Military Institute 37-6 in the Wool Bowl. Dodge City ended the year on a five-game win streak and ranked sixth in the final NJCAA ranking. There were 13 offensive players named to the All-Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference team, two of whom were named NJCAA All-Americans. He recruited 17 players who signed with four-year schools, 11 of whom went to Division I schools. Three of his offensive linemen signed with FBS or FCS schools.

In 2023, seven of his recruits signed to play at Division I schools, with another five headed to Division II. Four of his offensive linemen signed with FBS or FCS teams, and one was named All-KJCCC.

Dorceus coached the previous three years at Monroe College, serving as run game coordinator and offensive line coach. The Mustangs led the nation scoring 49.8 points per game in 2019, his first season. The 2021 team put together the first undefeated regular season in school history, finishing sixth in the NJCAA after a trip to the Graphic Edge Bowl. One of his offensive lineman was named NJCAA All-American. While at Monroe, 10 of his linemen signed Division I scholarships, and another eight headed to Division II.

He started his coaching career as defensive line coach at Hayfield Secondary School in Alexandria, Va., in 2011. His line set school records for most sacks and tackles for loss in a season. While at Hayfield Secondary, eight defensive linemen earned First Team All-Conference and All-Region spots, and two were named conference Player of the Year. Dorceus moved to Paint Branch High School in Burtonsville, Md., in 2015, serving as offensive line coach. Two of his players were named to the All-State team and two were named to the Washington Post’s prestigious All-Met First Team.

Dorceus was an offensive lineman at Howard University, starting all four years. He was twice named the school’s Offensive Lineman of the Year, earning All-MEAC Second Team honors in 2005. Dorceus was team captain in the 2004 and 2005 seasons. He played his high school football at Maynard Evans in Orlando, Fla., where was on the Orlando Sentinel Top 100 list. He was a Class 6A All-State First Teamer, and he earned All-Conference and All-District honors. Dorceus was named Leon Searcy Lineman of the Year.

Dorceus earned a bachelor’s in journalism from Howard University, as well as a master’s in education administration and policy. He completed a master’s in special education and human development at George Washington University.

He has a daughter Deserae Michelle Dorceus, 10.