Career
Early years
Pilipovich began his coaching career as a graduate assistant at California University (Pa) before being named an assistant coach in 1988. He subsequently served as an assistant or associate head coach at Florida Atlantic University, Georgia State University, Robert Morris University and Eastern Michigan University. In total, Pilipovich has spent 26 years as an assistant coach.
University of Michigan
Prior to joining Air Force, Pilipovich spent two years under Tommy Amaker with the University of Michigan"s basketball program
Air Force Academy
Prior to becoming head coach, Pilipovich spent five years as an assistant with the Falcons. Following the 2009-2010 season, the Falcons appeared in the post-season collegeinsider.com tournament.
This was the Falcons first post-season tournament since 2007. Pilipovich became the head coach at Air Force in February 2012 after Jeff Reynolds was relieved of his duties.
Pilipovichwon two of his first three games as Air Force’s head coach.
Pilipovich is married to Kelly and has two children, Kyle and Kelsey. He holds a bachelor"s degree in business administration from Thiel College and a Master’s in geography and regional planning from California University of Pennsylvania. Pilipovich is also of Serbian descent.