FAMU hires interim to replace Simmons

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Vice President and Director of Athletics Tiffani-Daybreak Sykes named James Colzie Ailing the nineteenth head soccer coach at Florida A&M College (FAMU), January 27, 2024.

Colzie will take over the submit Willie Simmons resigned on Jan. 1. He has served as interim head coach since Simmons’ departure.

“I’m thrilled to announce Coach James Colzie Ailing as our new head soccer coach,” stated Sykes. “I lengthen my deepest gratitude to President Larry Robinson, the FAMU Board of Trustees, Chairwoman Kristin Harper, and your complete FAMU neighborhood for his or her unwavering help all through this course of. Particular due to Renaissance Search and Consulting for his or her pivotal function in main the seek for our nineteenth head soccer coach. I additionally recognize Dr. Donald Palm and the devoted search committee for his or her dedication to finishing a swift but thorough course of. Coach Colzie’s dedication as interim head coach and now as our everlasting chief exemplifies his dedication to excellence.”

“I’m eternally grateful to President Robinson and our Vice President and Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Tiffani-Daybreak Sykes for his or her confidence in me,” stated Colzie. “IT’s really an honor to hitch names like William Bell, Jake Gaither, Rudy Hubbard, Billy Joe, and Willie Simmons to carry the illustrious title of Head Soccer Coach at Florida A&M, and I’m able to do my a part of carrying on the custom of this storied college because the #1 public HBCU within the nation.

“The 2023 Celebration Bowl Champions have already began the work to duplicate final season’s success. My job will likely be to encompass these unbelievable younger males with an excellent teaching employees to make sure a greatstudent-athlete expertise whereas they’re on the Highest of Seven Hills. FANGS UP!”

FAMU hires interim to interchange Simmons