To play for championships, to graduate his players, to assist his players in furthering their education with four year scholarships and to have members of his team be a success in life beyond the game of football is the vision of success Shiloh High School Head football coach Keith Wilkes has for his program.

Coach Wilkes is in his third year as Head Coach of Shiloh football, but his philosophy remains the same when it comes to having a successful program.  We will win on the field and in the classroom.  Wilkes brings 25 years of Coaching and teaching experience to Shiloh.  When asked what his greatest accomplishment is, he stated "in his 20 plus years of coaching having a total of over 300 football players during his tenure receive college football grant-in-aids."

Coach Wilkes is looking forward to a breakthrough season this year after going 4 and 6 back to back seasons at Shiloh. Wilkes has made great strides in elevating the General's football program.  He is committed to establishing Shiloh High School Football as one of the best programs in the state of Georgia.  With a program that will attract the most talented and dedicated players, Coach Wilkes is ready to bring a football championship to Shiloh and help the school receive statewide recognition.  He is well on his way as he had 17 players to sign football scholarships to colleges and universities. In 2009 he was selected one of the assistant coaches for the Georgia High School All-Star game for the East team. One of Shiloh's standout seniors ran the games only touchdown and another senior kicked the winning extra point as the East won the game.

With the proven track record and success he mounted at Carver High School in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, Wilkes success has been well documented during his sixteen year tenure as the Yellow Jacket's Head Football Coach. Carver had 14 out of 16 Conference Championships. He led the Jackets through the post-season playoff twelve times, with a record of 32 and 6.  The Yellow Jackets won two regional championships, four regional runner-ups and won the 3A State Championship twice, 1998 and the 2002. His overall record as Head Coach at Caver is 238 and 43. In 2004, Wilkes was selected to be one of the coaches of the Shrine Bowl for the North Carolina team where the best athletes compete on the same field.  In 2000, he was selected to coach the west team in the NC East West all-star game.  Coach Wilkes is a 2006 inductee into the WSSU C.E. "Big House" Gaines Hall of Fame.

Wilkes was selected as Conference coach of the year in 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000 and 2002.  He was selected Coach of the year 1999, by the Carolina Panthers, after successfully completing an undefeated 16-0 season.  Wilkes earned State Coach of the year in 1998 and 2002. Growing up in some of the toughest neighborhoods in Winston-Salem, Wilkes used athletics as an avenue of elevating himself above those conditions, which surrounded him.  He was a standout athlete at North Forsyth and earned himself a four-year football scholarship to Winston-Salem State University (WSSU).  There he continued as a star offensive lineman and earned All-American Honors. His greatest individual accomplishment was earning his college degree.

Aside from his achievements as a football coach, Coach Wilkes is a mentor and excellent role model for his players. Just ask any player and they will tell you he is genuinely concerned about his players.  Wilkes ability to motivate his players to personal, academic and athletic success, his public relations and his vision for the program means great things for the entire Shiloh Generals family.  He is careful to remind his players that football is just a game and success comes from deep inside your soul.  He always talks about "life after football."  He talks about getting your college degree.  He talks about respect.  He talks about dedication to all endeavors.

Coach Wilkes' strong faith in God keeps him humble and grounded.