He also guided the Tigers to three NCAA Tournament appearances en route to a 737–463–1 career record.
While at Grambling State University, Ellis served as head baseball coach along with a stint as athletic director and assistant AD.
He also hosts a youth clinic annually in Omaha, Nebraska, during the College Baseball Word Series.
Due to his tireless efforts in working with all youth, the Great Plains Black History Museum in Omaha established the Coach Wilbert Ellis "Service to Youth, Sports, Health and Wellness award in 2012.
Some of his most notable players are Courtney Mitchell, Wesley Marshall, Andre LeGrier, Courtne Duncan and Leonard Webster.