Michael Jones, Head Coach - Florida Memorial

Inside the Headset with the AFCA

🎙️ Inside the Headset – Presented by CoachComm

This week, we’re joined by Michael Jones, Head Coach at Florida Memorial University (FMU). In this episode, Coach Jones shares his journey from social work to coaching, his role in building FMU’s football program, and his recent promotion to Head Coach after being named the 2024 AFCA NAIA Assistant Coach of the Year.

⏱️ Episode Highlights:

• [1:22] Introduction

• [1:43] Discovering a passion for coaching

• [3:55] Balancing social work and high school football

• [14:16] Building FMU’s football program from the ground up

• [16:34] Transitioning to Quarterbacks Coach

• [19:02] Growing as Offensive Coordinator

• [21:17] Adjusting offensive systems year by year

• [24:36] Coaching at an HBCU in the NAIA

• [27:47] Being named 2024 AFCA NAIA Assistant Coach of the Year

• [29:18] Becoming FMU’s Head Coach

• [32:18] Conclusion

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