[1] Gilmore began his coaching career in 1994 at his alma mater, Wyoming, as a graduate assistant under Joe Tiller.
He worked with the tight ends and wide receivers, including two-time All-American and Biletnikoff Award winner Marcus Harris.
While at Colorado, Gilmore coached all-Big 12 Conference and future Seattle Seahawks receiver D. J. Hackett to a school record 78 receptions as a senior.
Under Gilmore's tutelage, receivers Terrance Nunn and Maurice Purify finished ranked as the No.
On February 24, 2011, Gilmore was named wide receivers coach at the University of Southern California (USC).