For nearly 4 years, Raymond Philyaw Jr has been a noteworthy leader in the Cornerstone community. You may
know him for his work as the Dean of Students here at Cornerstone Christian Schools, but Raymond can also be
credited with contributions to the Athletic Department, Cornerstone Youth Sports, and a volunteer for Cornerstone
Church when he’s not working at the school.
Prior to joining Cornerstone in 2018, Raymond Philyaw was a professional quarterback and coach. He served as the
Offensive Coordinator Coach for the Jacksonville Sharks (2015-2016), served as the Assistant Head Coach and
Offensive Coordinator Coach for the San Antonio Talons (2012-2014), and Assistant Head Coach and Offensive
Coordinator Coach for the New Orleans Voodoo (2011). All three teams played in the Arena Football League (AFL).
Before coaching in the Arena Football League, he was the Wide Receiver Coach at Calvary Baptist Academy (2008-
2010) in Shreveport, La.
During his playing career in the Arena Football League as a professional quarterback, he played for five teams
leading them all to the playoffs. He played for the Albany Firebirds (2000), Indiana Firebirds (2001-2003),

Chicago Rush (2004-2005), Kansas City Brigade (2006-2007), Cleveland Gladiators (2008), and Bossier-
Shreveport Battle Wings (2010) leading the four of the five teams to the American Conference championship games

in 2001, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2008. He holds the record for the highest career TD-to-INT ratio in AFL history and
threw for over 500 touchdowns in his career.
Prior to his Arena Football career, he played for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers (1997-1998) of the Canadian Football
League.

He attended the University of Louisiana at Monroe (ULM) formerly known to as Northeast Louisiana University
(NLU) from 1992-1997. He was a three-starter, finishing his career with some big win's verses top Division-1
programs like University of Kentucky, Mississippi State, and University of Central Florida. He threw a school
record 52 TDs while attending ULM. He graduated from Southwood High School in 1992 located in Shreveport, La.
Raymond has been married to his wife, Christine Philyaw, for 15 years and they have a son, Lincoln Philyaw, who
also attends Cornerstone Christian Schools, class of 2024. They have called San Antonio home for 10 years and are
members of Cornerstone Church. He enjoys working with quarterbacks as a private training under his Raymond
Philyaw Quarterback Academy (RPQB Academy).