Wood has three sons Marc, Parker and Will. He is primarily known as the head coach from the first two seasons of the Netflix series Last Chance U. SCOOBA East Mississippi Community College head football coach Buddy Stephens has completed his 2022 coaching staff with the hiring of former University of West Alabama quarterback Harry Satterwhite and former Troy University assistant coach Webb Hamilton. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. Kevie is a high-energy coach who we are catching on his way up the coaching ladder. Buddy is also known for his many Championships won at EMCC. Tue, 04/04 | Baseball at East Mississippi Community College (5:00 PM) Tue, 04/04 | Men's Golf Northeast Mississippi Community College at MACCC Tournament . He is also UWAs all-time leader in career pass completions (677) and attempts (1,106). I feel deeply indebted to coach (Tony) Hughes for the opportunity to spend a season there. While previously serving as EMCC's defensive graduate assistant, Puertas will continue to coach the Lions' linebacker corps after . In this role, he worked with EMCC's alumni and foundation efforts and also worked directly with the athletic programs at EMCC. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Collins follows William Jones (five seasons), Jordan Lesley (three seasons) and Ed Holly (2016) in the defensive coordinator chair. Staff Directory Administration. I have a strong desire to work with young people and watch them succeed. In Thompsons two seasons as the teams defensive coordinator, the Yellow Jackets were a combined 24-5 overall with a Class 6A North State championship and Region 2-6A title in 2017. 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. He earned a football scholarship as a defensive back to Jones College, where the Bobcats posted a two-year record of 15-5 and finished as 2007 conference runners-up during his sophomore season. Submitted photo The Starkville native, who is a graduate of Starkville Academy and Mississippi State, has now returned to EMCC as linebackers coach once again after being away for eight years in hopes to . East Mississippi Community College (EMCC) pays $46,540 per year to its assistant head coach. Hamilton is married to the former Mallory Madison of Philadelphia, Miss. Learn how and when to remove this template message, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Buddy_Stephens&oldid=1078278390, 5 National Championships (2011, 20132014, 20172018), This page was last edited on 20 March 2022, at 19:22. 1 spot in the NJCAAs Division I football poll. Head Football Coach. Starkville native Webb Hamilton, middle, has rejoined the football staff of head coach Buddy Stephens at East Mississippi Community College. 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. 1 Georgia Military College (11-0) at Indian Stadium . The Aug. 31 opener against Jones County Junior College will mark the first time new coordinators have debuted on both sides of the ball. Home Sports College Sports EMCC football team sees major changes to coaching staff. East Mississippi Community College international student policyMain Campus | 1512 Kemper Street | PO Box 158 | Scooba, MS 39358 | (662) 476-5000 Golden Triangle | 8731 South Frontage Road | PO Box 100 | Mayhew, MS 39753 | (662) 243-1900 CAFB Extension Center | 81 Fifth Street, Room A | CAFB, MS 39710 | (662) 434-2660. I think you can see when a family or a group cares and pulls for each other. All rights reserved. You have permission to edit this article. "Whether you are a traditional or a technical student this league opens doors where other places fail," he said. The Quarterbacks of the East Mississippi Community College Football program is Harry Satterwhite. 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. Its great to be back, and I look forward to helping to continue the championship tradition here in Scooba.. The culture was built by a desire to excel and whether you are in Goodman, Scooba or any small town, you need to realize that your drive and desire can open doors for you. A native of Mobile, Ala., Satterwhite will primarily coach EMCCs quarterbacks after having spent the past two seasons as a graduate assistant coach at the University of South Alabama. Marc is an insurance agent with Farm Bureau in Desoto County. He said that Holmes' family atmosphere was important in his decision. SCOOBA, Miss. Traditionally, the teams here have played offense as well as anyone ever has in this league. Boykin replaces Marcus Wood, who is EMCC's new Assistant . "Offenses, defenses and specialty groups are only as good as the people that wear those uniforms," he said. 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. Staff Directory; Athletic Facilities; Sports Medicine/Athletic Training; . 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. After one season as an assistant coach (defensive backs) at Jackson State, Collins is back in Scooba as the new defensive coordinator. Low 46F. Greg Davis was selected as Northeast Mississippi Community College's 14th head football coach in 2015. To get the chance to return and have the opportunity to rebuild a storied program is such an awesome opportunity. Wood spent nine seasons on the East Mississippi football coaching staff. Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. Holmes Community College has named Marcus Wood as the new head football coach effective Nov. 5. This league revolves around the quarterback. SCOOBA With coaching experience at the university, junior college and high school levels, Kevie Thompson has been named defensive coordinator at East Mississippi Community College. Former EMCC and Ole Miss standout Bo Wallace has replaced Clint Trickett as the quarterbacks coach. This is an unbelievable opportunity for me, and I cant wait to get started.. After volunteering at Holmes, he got his first full-time football coaching job on Hall of Famer Tom Goode's 1997 EMCC coaching staff as the Lions' running backs coach. After initially signing with Pennsylvania-based Bucknell University, out of the Patriot League, Wood concluded his collegiate playing career at Georgetown College in Kentucky. Parker played both soccer and baseball at Holmes but now is a member of the East Mississippi baseball team. Following a homecoming contest against Itawamba on Saturday, Oct. 22 (2 p.m. kickoff), the five-time national champion EMCC Lions will close out the regular-season portion of their schedule on a short week by venturing to Moorhead for an Oct. 27 road meeting with Mississippi Delta. I can truly say, like the sign that used to hang in the end zone said, 'There's no place like Holmes.'". Wood comes to Holmes after serving as Executive Director of College Advancement and Athletics at East Mississippi Community College since January 2017. Davern Williams enters his fourth season as defensive line coach, while Justin Sanders will. Stephens receives a housing stipend, car, gas card, meals and a phone in addition to his salary, per The Dispatch. "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. "Great recruiters, strong support from the top to the bottom and a passionate fan base (is key)," Wood said. Brittany Wagner is arguably the most popular figure to come out of Last Chance U that wasn't a player or member of the coaching staff. 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. A 1996 summa cum laude graduate in elementary education from Mississippi State University, Wood returned to his alma mater to complete his master's degree in sports administration while serving as a graduate assistant on Jackie Sherrill's MSU football coaching staff. "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. It starts up front. 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. "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. If you look at the 2014 national championship team, they didnt allow a rushing touchdown until the bowl game. You cannot help but be excited when you think about the possibilities of us building this program back where it should be. It was a rewarding experience.. "I knew it was a special place. SCOOBA When the number flashed on his phone, Cliff Collins knew who was on the other end. 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. Prior to Gulfport, he coached three seasons at Columbia High School having three straight (2003-05) Class 3A state playoff appearances and Philadelphia High School, where he went to back-to-back (2001-02) state playoff berths. 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. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other. He was inducted into the EMCC Sports Hall of Fame in 2017. 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.) We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. Boykin has coached with some of the . Despite lots of wins and championships, very few changes took place in the early years under Stephens. Its great to be back, and I look forward to helping to continue the championship tradition here in Scooba.. I am eager to get started working with the guys and continuing the winning tradition thats been established here in Scooba.. 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. However, there were a lot of changes prior to Stephens 10th season as head coach at EMCC. 2022 Football Coaching Staff. Please consider subscribing to our website for only $2.30 per week to help support local journalism and our community. 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. During Hamiltons previous season in Scooba, he worked primarily with EMCCs outside linebackers under Lesleys guidance. During his first five seasons as a North Alabama staffer, Hays was a part of the Lions 2008 Division II semifinal-round playoff team and their Gulf South Conference championship club the following year. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary". "Kevie is a high-energy coach who we are catching on his way up the . 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. Former EMCC and Ole Miss standout Bo Wallace has replaced Clint Trickett as the quarterbacks coach. A prep standout at Mobiles McGill-Toolen Catholic High School, Satterwhite completed his playing career at West Alabama ranked second on the schools all-time lists with 7,450 career passing yards and 67 touchdowns thrown. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics". He has won more games at EMCC than any other coach in history. 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. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc. 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. Phone: 662-476-5128. Season 1: EMCC Ronald Ollie, DT The affable defensive tackle played for FCS program Nicholls State in 2016, recording 41 tackles (6.5 for loss) and two sacks. Five-time national champion EMCC Lions announce 2022 football schedule, Yazoo Co. woman killed in storms after tree branch falls on her vehicle, Lauderdale County Arrest Report March 3, 2023, First Alert: Weather Alert Day! I found that list and more but never EMCC people. 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 . "So much attributed to our success in Scooba. 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. With an overall record of 115-16, Stephens is the NJCAA all-time leader in winning percentage (.878). These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads. Marc is an insurance agent with Farm Bureau in Desoto County. After volunteering at Holmes, he got his first full-time football coaching job on Hall of Famer Tom Goode's 1997 EMCC coaching staff as the Lions' running backs coach. On the defensive side, we are bringing someone home there, too.. Sign up now to get our FREE breaking news coverage delivered right to your inbox. 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. We want to chase lofty goals and strive to make these guys better. Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. Buddy Stephens' salary in East Mississippi is between $3 million and $8 million per year. We just have to get back to the attacking, relentless style of defense Jordan played, Collins said. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Starkville native Webb Hamilton, middle, has rejoined the football staff of head coach Buddy Stephens at East Mississippi Community College. Im thrilled to be joining a great staff of coaches here at East Mississippi Community College, Hays said. 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. EMCC has scored 50 or more points 36 times under Stephens, who has had a major hand in shaping the offense. He was granted his release but,. He is a member of the Mississippi Association of Coaches, American Football Coaches Association, National Education Association and the Mississippi Association of Educators. "It is highly competitive league and it allows these young men to grow. cdispatch.com 2023 The Commerical Dispatch. 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. 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. The Dispatch brings you the most complete reporting and insightful commentary in the Golden Triangle, but we need your help to continue our efforts. Thurs., Sept. 15 at Holmes* - Goodman 6:30 p.m. Assistant Football Coach. Honors include: National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame, President's List, member of Phi Theta Kappa, Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society and Golden Key National Honor Society, summa cum laude graduate and MSU Student Teacher of the Year. We will expect that if you play here.". Thurs., Sept. 29 NORTHWEST MISSISSIPPI* SCOOBA 7:00 p.m. At Philadelphia and Meridian, he was the assistant track coach. Wood spent nine seasons on the East Mississippi football coaching staff. At Columbia, he also served as the assistant powerlifting coach. He is a member of the Mississippi Association of Coaches, American Football Coaches Association, National Education Association and the Mississippi Association of Educators. By clicking Accept, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. After volunteering at Holmes, he got his first full-time football coaching job on Hall of Famer Tom Goode's 1997 EMCC coaching staff as the Lions' running backs coach. Tony Gilbert joins the EMCC coaching staff after one-year stints at Auburn University and the University of Georgia. Some of my fondest memories as a coach came during our national championship run in 2013, Hamilton noted. 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. I want to bring a passion and a high energy level with me. Scott was sports editor for The Dispatch. Sorry, there are no recent results for popular commented articles. 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. With coaching experience at the university, junior college and high school levels, Kevie Thompson has been named defensive coordinator at East Mississippi Community College. Winds NNE at 5 to 10 mph.. Clear skies. 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. Courtland Hays has been hired as an assistant football coach at East Mississippi Community College, as announced this week by EMCC head . Gulf Coast and Jones are back on EMCCs regular-season football slate for the first time since the 2017 season. Their bounce-back season ended, however, with a heartbreaking 42-41 home overtime setback to 10th-ranked Hinds in the MACCC Football Semifinals. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. At Philadelphia and Meridian, he was the assistant track coach. With Hays also having assisted with UNAs quarterbacks, the Lions put together a composite record of 39-10 the past four seasons that resulted in four straight NCAA Division II playoff appearances. Davern Williams enters his fourth season as defensive line coach, while Justin Sanders will begin his second season coaching the secondary. 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. The announcement was made this week by EMCC head football coach Buddy Stephens. 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. He is also UWAs all-time leader in career pass completions (677) and attempts (1,106). Holmes is committed to ensuring that we do all things in the classroom and on the athletic field at the highest level. There are so many more details at a Division I program. The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional". It starts with attacking the quarterback, Collins said. 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. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. 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. "Your passion can help you climb to new heights," he said. High School. He was inducted into the EMCC Sports Hall of Fame in 2017. Brittany Wagner is one of the most believed figures to come out of Last Chance U, and here's what happened to the academic advisor after leaving EMCC. 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. That sense of unity and togetherness is what we want others to see in us.". The announcement was made this week by EMCC head football coach Buddy Stephens. The successful defenses of the past played with a lot of passion and energy. That is the type of talent we have to get in here on a consistent basis.. Sandwiched between home contests to begin and conclude the month of September will be EMCCs first span of three consecutive regular-season road games since the 2008 season. Wood spent nine seasons on the East Mississippi football coaching staff. 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. You have to apply pressure and you have to take him out of his comfort zone. By EMCC Athletics. It was just refreshing to see how things are done at a different place, Collins said. 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. 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. 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. Our style of play will be fast and aggressive. 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. 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. Hamilton is married to the former Mallory Madison of Philadelphia, Miss. At EMCC, he worked with seven NJCAA All-America quarterbacks, including 2011 NJCAA Offensive Player of the Year and former Ole Miss starter Bo Wallace and seven All-Region 23 wide receivers. You have permission to edit this article. 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. As a sophomore in 1993, he garnered MACJC All-State/North Division honors on the gridiron and NJCAA All-Academic accolades in the classroom. The school is in talks to have a statue erected in his honor.

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