Jackson State soccer is bringing again one among its personal to teach below T.C. Taylor.
Javancy Jones, a former All-American at Jackson State, is coming again to his alma mater to teach. Jones has been employed as particular groups and out of doors linebackers coach, JSU introduced on Saturday.
“To begin with, it’s an honor simply to be again right here,” Jones stated Saturday by way of the Clarion Ledger. “To be again at my faculty residence the place I performed ball at, man- it’s every little thing to me proper now. I’ve all the time dreamed of this second, even after I performed, I all the time wished to be a coach. Simply to be again right here and now, I used to be on the sector and to be exterior these traces goes to be wonderful.
He spent final 12 months teaching Lewisville Excessive Faculty in Lewisville, MS as defensive coordinator.
Javancy Jones was a star on the sting for JSU, compiling a complete of 351 tackles, 77 tackles for loss, 18.5 sacks, and 4 compelled fumbles throughout his time in blue and white. He had a tryout with the Arizona Cardinals in 2017, however was lower and finally determined to retire from enjoying.
He’ll now look to assist Jackson State soccer look to construct off a 7-4 document in its first season below Taylor.
