Hamilton, a Starkville Academy product and Mississippi State graduate, returns to the Scooba campus to work with the Lions linebacker corps as he did on EMCCs 2013 national championship team that featured arguably the NJCAAs most dominant defense. "I've been very blessed individually for a long time, but if it's just about you as an individual then that is a hollow form of success. In this role, he worked with EMCC's alumni and foundation efforts and also worked directly with the athletic programs at EMCC. Wood has three sons Marc, Parker and Will. At Philadelphia and Meridian, he was the assistant track coach. Im extremely thankful to Coach (Buddy) Stephens for bringing me back on board here at EMCC. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. During his first stint in Scooba as outside linebackers coach, Hamilton helped the Lions to the first of back-to-back NJCAA championships in 2013. As a graduate student and second-year permanent team captain the following year, Satterwhite completed 233-of-394 passes for 2,663 yards and 25 touchdowns in directing the 8-4 UWA Tigers to a second straight NCAA Division II playoff appearance. Jones, went undefeated in allowing an average of less than 10 points per contest, including five shutouts, on the way to claiming the first of back-to-back NJCAA championships. Wood said being a head coach in the MACCC is special to him. We want to chase lofty goals and strive to make these guys better. I look forward to the challenge of getting these guys back on top.. It is great for your program when you can bring someone home like that. During the summer months through the years, Thompson has also gained valuable coaching experience at the NFL and SEC levels. High School. But please continue dropping other coach's salaries. At EMCC, Gilbert will coach the defensive line and also coordinate the strength . Holmes Community College has named Marcus Wood as the new head football coach effective Nov. 5. Wood is no stranger to Holmes football serving as a volunteer coach during the 1996 season when the Bulldogs finished as state runners-up after winning the North Division. Wood comes to Holmes after serving as Executive Director of College Advancement and Athletics at East Mississippi Community College since January 2017. Its great to be back, and I look forward to helping to continue the championship tradition here in Scooba.. Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features. Two years later, he added a specialists degree in educational leadership from WCU. Scott was sports editor for The Dispatch. Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. After playing host to the Coahoma Tigers on Thursday, Oct. 6, EMCC will head to Booneville the next week (Oct. 13) to meet the Tigers of Northeast Mississippi. A cold front is crossing between 8am-10am Friday morning, Ole Miss women advance to SEC semis, 77-60 over Texas A&M, Two local boxers fighting in inaugural Henry Armstrong Boxing Classic. That sense of unity is unique and powerful. Given the length of Wright's drama we only see the "Life After" for the two main characters from EMCC head coach Buddy Stephens and academic counselor Brittany Wagner and a couple of. Thurs., Sept. 22 at Mississippi Gulf Coast Perkinston 7:00 p.m. Winds NNE at 5 to 10 mph. East Mississippi Community College Football Program Recruiting and Coaching Personnel For anyone who is trying to get recruited it's important to know who to build a relationship with - and NCSA has got the info you need. The Quarterbacks of the East Mississippi Community College Football program is Harry Satterwhite. Holly is the head coach at Westminster Christian School in Florida. Published: Jul. "I knew it was a special place. With an overall record of 115-16, Stephens is the NJCAA all-time leader in winning percentage (.878). "Whether you are a traditional or a technical student this league opens doors where other places fail," he said. Winds NNE at 5 to 10 mph.. Clear skies. Satterwhite exploded onto the collegiate scene during his junior year at UWA as one of 10 finalists for the 2017 Harlon Hill Award the NJCAA Division II equivalent to the Heisman Trophy. Published 3:19 pm Wednesday, April 6, 2022. Buddy Stephens' salary in East Mississippi is between $3 million and $8 million per year. Wood spent nine seasons on the East Mississippi football coaching staff. Im thrilled to be joining a great staff of coaches here at East Mississippi Community College, Hays said. Quality, in-depth journalism is essential to a healthy community. Head coach Buddy Stephens announced on Wednesday that David Boykin will be joining the Lions' staff as their new offensive coordinator. Due to the rotational sequence of the Mississippi Association of Community Colleges Conferences scheduling format, EMCCs 2022 football slate is identical to the Lions 2008 schedule when he was in his first season on the Scooba campus. Now its time to graduate., With winning streak in hand, Mississippi State gears up for Frisco College Baseball Classic, Changes at CCA: Rams readying for move back to 11-man football, making other upgrades. SCOOBA When the number flashed on his phone, Cliff Collins knew who was on the other end. (BVM) One could see while watching the Netflix series "Last Chance U" that playing for East Mississippi Community College (EMCC) head football coach Buddy Stephens would be strenuous. He is a well-respected football coach and has coached on all levels here in Mississippi, Stephens said. 1 Pearl River splits twin bill against pair of rivals, Pearl River splits tough series against Pensacola State. Scott Donaldson | USA Athletics SCOOBA - East Mississippi Community College head football coach Buddy Stephens has completed his 2022 coaching staff with the hiring of former University. "We need great support, great focus and great effort, and we know that. Wood is known for his offensive scheme at East Mississippi, but being a head coach is nothing new to Wood after serving as a head coach in the high school ranks for 10 years. . 25 Feb/23. You want to impede his thought process. During Hamiltons previous season in Scooba, he worked primarily with EMCCs outside linebackers under Lesleys guidance. Former EMCC and Ole Miss standout Bo Wallace has replaced Clint Trickett as the quarterbacks coach. "I have had the blessing of raising my three sons and my family played a vital role in that. EMCC has scored 50 or more points 36 times under Stephens, who has had a major hand in shaping the offense. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. East Mississippi Community College international student policyMain Campus | 1512 Kemper Street | PO Box 158 | Scooba, . Name Title Phone E-Mail; Dr. Ricky Ford: President. 662-720-7226: . "It is highly competitive league and it allows these young men to grow. Thompson then transferred to Southern Miss and was a member of back-to-back R+L New Orleans Bowl teams under the guidance of current general manager/head coach Larry Fedora of the USFLs New Orleans Breakers. No. It was just refreshing to see how things are done at a different place, Collins said. Staff Directory Administration. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Thompson began his football coaching career in 2010 at his high school alma mater in Raleigh and helped mentor Isaiah Pugh, who tied for the state lead with 10 pass interceptions in 2012, as well as seven-year NFL veteran Donte Moncrief. Tracy Duncan Hinds CC. During Thompsons two years on the Hinds coaching staff, he worked with nine all-conference defensive performers, including 2019 All-Region 23 defensive back Kyree Fields. Wood has three sons Marc, Parker and Will. Wood's initial stay on the Scooba Campus came as a two-year strong safety for Coach Goode's EMCC Lions. After initially signing with Pennsylvania-based Bucknell University, out of the Patriot League, Wood concluded his collegiate playing career at Georgetown College in Kentucky. Davern Williams enters his fourth season as defensive line coach, while Justin Sanders will. 6 national ranking. Thurs., Oct. 13 at Northeast Mississippi* - Booneville 6:30 p.m. Holmes President Jim Haffey is excited about the hire. I want to thank Coach (Buddy) Stephens for allowing me to be a part of this great football program here at East Mississippi Community College, Thompson said. He is a member of the Mississippi Association of Coaches, American Football Coaches Association, National Education Association and the Mississippi Association of Educators. Thurs., Sept. 15 at Holmes* - Goodman 6:30 p.m. Jones, went undefeated in allowing an average of less than 10 points per contest, including five shutouts, on the way to claiming the first of back-to-back NJCAA championships. Wood has 10 years in the Mississippi high school ranks where he served two years (2006-07) as head football coach at Gulfport High School. I think you can see when a family or a group cares and pulls for each other. Boykin has coached with some of the . 1 spot in the NJCAAs Division I football poll. If you look at the 2014 national championship team, they didnt allow a rushing touchdown until the bowl game. We have a chance to work with young people in a challenging game environment and we have a chance to better them from a classroom standpoint. This really feels like home. In guiding head coach Brett Gillilands 10-3 Tigers to their first outright conference championship in five years and a quarterfinal-round appearance in the 2017 NCAA Division II playoffs, Satterwhite was named to the All-Gulf South Conference First Team and earned honorable mention status on the Don Hansen NCAA Division II All-American Team. Upon earning his bachelors degree in education from USM in 2010, Thompson went on to receive his masters degree in education from William Carey University in 2014. With a career head coaching record of 125-18 (.874) with the Lions, EMCC's Stephens will enter the upcoming 2022 football season ranked second on the NJCAA's all-time list for career winning . "I had a great opportunity to play for Tom Goode in the early 90's at EMCC," Wood said. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Getting to come back to Holmes where I started out as a volunteer and now have an opportunity as the head football coach is a great example of the American dream. Before moving up to the university level, Thompson spent the prior two seasons within the Mississippi Association of Community Colleges Conference (MACCC) ranks as the defensive coordinator and defensive backs coach at Hinds Community College. Wofford Oran "Buddy" Stephens Jr. is an American football coach who is currently the head coach at East Mississippi Community College,[1] where he has won five NJCAA national championships and coached players such as NFL players Chad Kelly and Jarran Reed. He was part of the EMCC national championship seasons in 2011, 2013, and 2014. A native of Raleigh, Thompson made the trek over the Mississippi-Alabama state line to the Scooba campus after serving as a co-defensive coordinator last season at the University of West Alabama in Livingston. "It is truly a special league because the focus is as Coach Goode always said, 'Books and Ball.' I think he is one of the most experienced and talented community college coaches in the nation, and I am fired up that he is joining the Holmes family. ", "To get the chance to work with young people and help them excel on and off the field is also something that I felt like was too great to pass up," Wood said. While the 2016 EMCC squad finished second nationally with an 11-1 record, it allowed 20.4 points per game. There are so many more details at a Division I program. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc. I can truly say, like the sign that used to hang in the end zone said, 'There's no place like Holmes.'". We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. After initially signing with Pennsylvania-based Bucknell University, out of the Patriot League, Wood concluded his collegiate playing career at Georgetown College in Kentucky. Clear skies. Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet. Following the three-game road stretch that concludes with a Sept. 22 trip to Mississippi Gulf Coast, the Lions will return home for an annual marquee matchup by facing two-time reigning MACCC champion Northwest Mississippi on Thursday, Sept. 29. This is an unbelievable opportunity for me, and I cant wait to get started.. David Boykin, who served the last three seasons as Starkville High School's offensive coordinator, has been hired to fill Wood's coaching position at EMCC. During this time, the Lions compiled a nine-year overall record of 87-12 (.879) and 51-3 (.944) division mark during his time on staff and claimed three NJCAA national . Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window), Maroon Tide Rally for 8-3 Win over Gautier Gators, Pearl River advances to Region 23 Semifinals after emphatic win over Southwest, No. Head Football Coach. Starkville native Webb Hamilton, middle, has rejoined the football staff of head coach Buddy Stephens at East Mississippi Community College. You really have to challenge the quarterback on every snap in this league. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance". Hamilton is married to the former Mallory Madison of Philadelphia, Miss. Updated: July 11, 2022. "I switched over to the head coaching role for seven years in high school and of course had to assume that role in MACJC competition for a couple of games (Holmes and Jones) during the 2015 season when our head coach was suspended. He begins his 11th year overall on the Tigers' staff in 2022. The statistics speak for themselves. During this time, the Lions compiled a nine-year overall record of 87-12 (.879) and 51-3 (.944) division mark during his time on staff and claimed three NJCAA national championships, five MACJC state titles, eight North Division crowns and participated in five NJCAA bowl games winning all of those. While serving as the Lions' Offensive Coordinator, Wide Receivers Coach, and Head Coach In Waiting, Wood was instrumental in directing EMCC's talent-laden offensive teams that annually rated among the NJCAA's highest-scoring units with an average of 50+ points per game. A cold front is crossing between 8am-10am Friday morning, Ole Miss women advance to SEC semis, 77-60 over Texas A&M, Two local boxers fighting in inaugural Henry Armstrong Boxing Classic. We will expect that if you play here.". They have a son, Sims, who was born in October 2021. Dating back to the 2009 season when East Mississippi claimed a school-first of seven MACCC football championships during a 10-year span (2009-18), EMCC and Northwest have combined to win 10 of the last 13 conference titles. For more on this story, read our news edition from Tuesday, July 5 orclick here to subscribe to our e-edition. The Aug. 31 opener against Jones County Junior College will mark the first time new coordinators have debuted on both sides of the ball. This league revolves around the quarterback. Staff Directory Members By Category/Department; Cliff Collins: Head Coach ccollins@smcc.edu (601) 276-3815 (601) 276-3815: Trevor Stigers: Stephens receives a housing stipend, car, gas card, meals and a phone in addition to his salary, per The Dispatch. During Troys successful three-year span between 2016 and 2018 as one of the top teams in the Sun Belt Conference, the Trojans were a collective 31-8 overall and 20-4 league play with three straight postseason bowl game victories. While previously serving as EMCC's defensive graduate assistant, Puertas will continue to coach the Lions' linebacker corps after . Wood's initial stay on the Scooba Campus came as a two-year strong safety for Coach Goode's EMCC Lions. In guiding head coach Brett Gillilands 10-3 Tigers to their first outright conference championship in five years and a quarterfinal-round appearance in the 2017 NCAA Division II playoffs, Satterwhite was named to the All-Gulf South Conference First Team and earned honorable mention status on the Don Hansen NCAA Division II All-American Team. Hamilton returns to East Mississippi following an eight-year hiatus that saw him spend five years (2014-18) at Troy and most recently serve coaching stints at Navarro College in Texas and Petal (Miss.) 2 EMCC (11-0) will face No. Along with having the privilege of coaching with Wallace the past five years, Hays also gained valuable experience working with former UNA football coaches Terry Bowden and Mark Hudspeth, who are currently head coaches at Akron and Louisiana-Lafayette, respectively. After playing at Jones College on Sept. 8, the Lions will travel to Holmes the following week (Sept. 15) to kick off their MACCC North Division slate against a Bulldogs squad coached by former EMCC player, assistant coach and administrator Marcus Wood. "I won't score a point or make a tackle but we will recruit hard, put together close knit groups who are excited about being there. Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors. You have permission to edit this article. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary". Davis surpassed Andy Greening to become the second winningest headman in program history following Northeast's season ending home victory over Holmes Community College last fall. Along with contests against all six MACCC North Division foes, East Mississippi will also take on MACCC South Division opponents Copiah-Lincoln, Jones and Mississippi Gulf Coast during the regular season. "So much attributed to our success in Scooba. I am very thankful for Coach (Buddy) Stephens hiring me on staff here at EMCC and having an opportunity to get better as a coach by working with the quarterbacks, Satterwhite said. It is truly an awesome sight. Copyright 2022 WTOK. While setting single-season school records for most passing yards (3,421) and pass completion percentage (.651) along with most pass completions (322) and attempts (495), Satterwhite was named the Alabama Sports Writers Small College Athlete of the Year. With a career head coaching record of 125-18 (.874) with the Lions, EMCCs Stephens will enter the upcoming 2022 football season ranked second on the NJCAAs all-time list for career winning percentage among coaches with 100 or more career games coached. We don't want to simply compete, we want to excel. I saw the softball coach for EMCC makes 45K. He has won more games at EMCC than any other coach in history. Kevie is a high-energy coach who we are catching on his way up the coaching ladder. A busy month of September will feature five games beginning with a season-opening home contest against Copiah-Lincoln on Thursday, Sept. 1. Other key staff include: Sorry, there are no recent results for popular commented articles. Head Football Coach. In nine years between Kilgore College in Texas . While at Troy working with current West Virginia head coach Neal Brown and WVU defensive coordinator Jordan Lesley, Hamilton transitioned from a graduate assistant coach to serving as a senior football analyst. "I had a chance to see how to run a program and how to help kids achieve their dreams of playing at a high level," Wood said during his time at Holmes. "Former Last Chance U. head coach Buddy Stephens (EMCC) is set to make $124,732 . Starkville native Webb Hamilton, middle, has rejoined the football staff of head coach Buddy Stephens at East Mississippi Community College. That is the type of talent we have to get in here on a consistent basis.. The opener will mark the debut of EMCCs newly resurfaced Sullivan-Windham Field, which underwent an artificial turf replacement during the off-season after the facility originally opened prior to the 2011 football season. Home Sports College Sports EMCC football team sees major changes to coaching staff. Satterwhite exploded onto the collegiate scene during his junior year at UWA as one of 10 finalists for the 2017 Harlon Hill Award the NJCAA Division II equivalent to the Heisman Trophy. He is primarily known as the head coach from the first two seasons of the Netflix series Last Chance U. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The 2013 EMCC Lions, featuring current NFL defensive line veterans Jarran Reed and D.J. As a team, Hinds finished 20th nationally in s He was granted his release but,. Three of the four up front are in the NFL. The 2013 EMCC Lions, featuring current NFL defensive line veterans Jarran Reed and D.J. While serving as the Lions' Offensive Coordinator, Wide Receivers Coach, and Head Coach In Waiting, Wood was instrumental in directing EMCC's talent-laden offensive teams that annually rated among the NJCAA's highest-scoring units with an average of 50+ points per game. As a sophomore in 1993, he garnered MACJC All-State/North Division honors on the gridiron and NJCAA All-Academic accolades in the classroom. Assistant Football Coach. Stephens has done that for nearly . I hope that the student-athletes that I coach and that I have coached always know that I care about them first.". After eight seasons as defensive backs coach at East Mississippi Community College, Collins felt like a major part of the Lions football family. SCOOBA, Miss. emcc coaching staff 2015 emcc coaching staff 2015 (No Ratings Yet) . Collins follows William Jones (five seasons), Jordan Lesley (three seasons) and Ed Holly (2016) in the defensive coordinator chair. bstephens@eastms.edu. Some of my fondest memories as a coach came during our national championship run in 2013, Hamilton noted. He was inducted into the EMCC Sports Hall of Fame in 2017. jim martin death couples massage class san diego beaver falls football emcc coaching staff 2015. I feel like the commitment from the administration to bring this program back to prominence far exceeds any minuses that anyone could throw our way. David Boykin is the new offensive coordinator after a two-decade run on the high school level, including the past three seasons at Starkville High School. click here to subscribe to our e-edition. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience. I believe as a person, we should all help others and I want to be part of this opportunity and help kids obtain their goals. "Offenses, defenses and specialty groups are only as good as the people that wear those uniforms," he said. He coached linebackers and special teams at Navarro, where the Bulldogs won the 2019 Southwest Junior College Football Conference championship and current Marshall University standout linebacker Abraham Beauplan ranked second among the NJCAA ranks in total tackles.