Inside the Headset Presented by CoachComm
Michael Jones, Head Coach – Florida Memorial
May 22, 2025
On this week’s episode of Inside the Headset – Presented by CoachComm, we’re joined by Michael Jones, the Head Coach at Florida Memorial University. In this conversation, Coach Jones discusses his background in social work, how he helped build the FMU program, and how he recently became a Head Coach for the first time. Coach Jones was recently named the Head Coach of the Lions after being named the 2024 AFCA NAIA Assistant Coach of the Year.
Show Notes:
1:22 Introduction.
1:43 When did you know you wanted to join the coaching profession?
3:55 Working as a social worker and coaching high school football.
14:16 Transitioning to FMU and helping to build the program from the ground up.
16:34 Taking on the role as QB coach.
19:02 Becoming the Offensive Coordinator and consistently developing as an OC.
21:17 Adjusting your offensive system year to year.
24:36 Coaching at an HBCU at the NAIA level.
27:47 Being named as the 2024 AFCA NAIA Assistant Coach of the Year.
29:18 Becoming the Head Coach at FMU.
32:18 Conclusion.
🔗 Connect with Coach Jones & FMU Football
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Twitter: @mikejones10
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FMU Football: @FMULionsFB
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Michael Jones, Head Coach – Florida Memorial
On this week’s episode of Inside the Headset – Presented by CoachComm, we’re joined by Michael Jones, the Head Coach at Florida Memorial University. In this conversation, Coach Jones discusses his background in social work, how he helped build the FMU program, and how he recently became a Head Coach for the first time. Coach Jones was recently named the Head Coach of the Lions after being named the 2024 AFCA NAIA Assistant Coach of the Year.
Show Notes:
1:22 Introduction.
1:43 When did you know you wanted to join the coaching profession?
3:55 Working as a social worker and coaching high school football.
14:16 Transitioning to FMU and helping to build the program from the ground up.
16:34 Taking on the role as QB coach.
19:02 Becoming the Offensive Coordinator and consistently developing as an OC.
21:17 Adjusting your offensive system year to year.
24:36 Coaching at an HBCU at the NAIA level.
27:47 Being named as the 2024 AFCA NAIA Assistant Coach of the Year.
29:18 Becoming the Head Coach at FMU.
32:18 Conclusion.
🔗 Connect with Coach Jones & FMU Football
-
Twitter: @mikejones10
-
FMU Football: @FMULionsFB
🎧 Subscribe for Weekly Coaching Insights
Enjoyed this episode? Subscribe to Inside the Headset on your favorite podcast platform and our YouTube channel for exclusive content. New episodes drop every week! Like, comment, and leave a review to help others discover the show.
For more information about the AFCA, visit www.AFCA.com. For more interesting articles, check out The Insider and subscribe to our weekly email.
If you are interested in more in-depth articles and videos, please become an AFCA member. You can find out more information about membership and specific member benefits on the AFCA Membership Overview page. If you are ready to join, please fill out the AFCA Membership Application.
