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United States Jim Tressel has transitioned from a championship-winning college football coach and university president to the Lieutenant Governor of Ohio.
NFF corporate partner. Jim Tressel featured for NFF Hall of Fame On-Site Salute.
NFF corporate partner. Jim Tressel featured for NFF Hall of Fame On-Site Salute.
NFF corporate partner. Jim Tressel featured for NFF Hall of Fame On-Site Salute.
NFF corporate partner. Jim Tressel featured for NFF Hall of Fame On-Site Salute.
NFF corporate partner. Jim Tressel featured for NFF Hall of Fame On-Site Salute.
Highlights Jim Tressel's life story and the power of teamwork, stemming from his early exposure to football in Mentor, Ohio.
Article detailing How Jim Tressel Built a Championship Culture at Ohio State, focusing on his calm leadership, family values, and education focus.
Jim Tressel '75 named to Baldwin Wallace University Board of Trustees.
Authored by Jim Tressel, royalties from this book are intended to support the Ohio State's William Oxley Thompson Memorial Library.
Jim Tressel and Ellen are actively involved with various organizations, including the Ohio State University Medical Center, particularly the James Cancer Center, and established the Tressel Family Fund for Cancer Prevention Research.
Platform hosting the Ohio Governor's official website, which publishes information about Lt. Governor Jim Tressel.
James Patrick Tressel, born on December 5, 1952, in Painesville, Ohio, started his football journey playing quarterback under his father, Lee Tressel, at Baldwin–Wallace College. After earning a bachelor’s degree in education in 1975, he became a graduate assistant at the University of Akron, coaching various positions while pursuing his master’s degree. His early coaching career included roles at Miami University and Syracuse, followed by a significant period at Ohio State University as a quarterbacks and receivers coach from 1983 to 1985. This diverse experience across several collegiate programs laid the foundation for his future leadership roles in both athletics and higher education.
Tressel’s head coaching career began at Youngstown State University in 1986. Over 15 years, his teams achieved remarkable success, winning four NCAA Division I-AA National Championships in 1991, 1993, 1994, and 1997. His tenure at Youngstown State showcased his ability to build and sustain a winning program, marking him as a prominent figure in college football. In 2001, he returned to Ohio State University as head football coach, leading the Buckeyes to a BCS National Championship in 2002. Under his guidance, Ohio State secured seven Big Ten championships. His coaching philosophy, often referred to as “Tresselball,” emphasized a conservative, defensive-minded approach focused on field position and fundamental execution. This period cemented his legacy as one of the most successful coaches in the sport.
Following his coaching career, Tressel transitioned into administrative roles, serving as Vice President of Strategic Engagement at the University of Akron from 2012 to 2014. He then became the president of Youngstown State University from 2014 to 2023, where he significantly increased graduation rates, expanded the Honors College, and oversaw substantial fundraising efforts and campus improvements. In February 2025, Tressel was nominated and confirmed as the 67th Lieutenant Governor of Ohio. In this political role, he focuses on education, workforce development, and leveraging his extensive leadership experience to serve the state. Throughout his career, Tressel has been recognized with numerous coaching awards, including multiple National Coach of the Year honors, and was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2015.
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