Aidan Palilla enters his first season as an assistant offensive line coach with the Red Wolves Football program. Palilla was previously a football coach in the Altoona Area School District, where he is currently a high school teacher.
Palilla was a member of the Clarion Golden Eagles football program during the 2021-2024 seasons. During his time at Clarion, he gained experience at defensive tackle, offensive guard, and center. The 2024 season proved to be a productive one for the Golden Eagles, as Clarion finished with the third-most efficient offense in the PSAC West, averaging 364.9 yards a game. He was also selected as a game team captain during his collegiate career.
In high school, Palilla helped the Altoona Mountain Lions football program capture the 2020 District 6 Class 6A and District 4-6 Class 6A regional championships for the first time in nearly 20 years. The team also advanced to the PIAA Class 6A playoffs.
Palilla graduated from Clarion University in 2025 with a bachelor’s degree in secondary education with a concentration in social studies. He is currently pursuing a master’s degree in K-12 Special Education at Point Park University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Palilla currently resides in Altoona, Pennsylvania. His brother is also a kicker on the Saint Francis University football team. The two were teammates at Altoona Area High School during the 2019 and 2020 seasons and at Clarion University during the 2023 and 2024 seasons.
