Jeffery Hancock
Hillsdale
Summary
Currently, I hold the position Research Fellow at the 3D Institute and Admissions Representative for Athletics at Spring Arbor University. I am the Vice President of the Stand Your Ground for Peace non-profit organization. I bring a unique perspective to academic instruction and athletic administration/admission having 25 years of coaching and teaching experience at every level of the NCAA, NJCAA, NAIA, and high school.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Admissions Representative for Athletics
Spring Arbor University
Spring Arbor
01.2024 - Current
- Responsible for guiding all recruited student-athletes through the admission, financial aid, advising, housing, and registration process.
Collegiate Curriculum Director/Research Fellow
3D Institute
01.2022 - Current
- Director of support, sales, research, and instruction for the 3Dimensional Coaching Course for Certification.
- Responsible for adding 3D Coaching Course for Certification as the 'book' for numerous higher education coaching, sport leadership, sport management, and sport psychology classes across the United States.
- Contributing author for 3D Institute study guides for sport, education, and business.
Adjunct Instructor, Head Football Coach
Highland Community College
Highland
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Company Overview: (Highland, KS)
- Provided leadership, direction, and supervision to over 120 student-athletes and 7 staff members.
- Coached 1 First Team All-American.
- Coached QB’s.
- Increased team GPA each semester.
- Navigated football program through COVID pandemic.
- Helped place numerous student-athletes at four-year universities.
- (Highland, KS)
Football Offensive Analyst
Abilene Christian University
Abilene
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Company Overview: (Abilene, TX)
- Provided data analysis for all offensive game planning, implementation, and execution.
- Assisted in summer football camps.
- Assisted with Coaching WR’s.
- (Abilene, TX)
Football Offensive Coordinator & Academic Coordinator
McMurry University
Abilene
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Company Overview: (Abilene, TX)
- Provided leadership, direction, and supervision to over 100 student-athletes.
- Coached QB’s.
- Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach in 2018.
- Director and creator of traveling football camps.
- (Abilene, TX)
Teacher K-12 (PE/Health), Head Football Coach
Vidalia High School
Vidalia
01.2014 - 01.2017
- Company Overview: (Vidalia, LA)
- Provided leadership, direction, and supervision to over 70 student-athletes.
- Grew program from 18 students with an average GPA of 1.9 to 75 with a 3.0 GPA.
- Coached QB’s and served as the Offensive Coordinator.
- Created and grew football booster club with members of the community.
- (Vidalia, LA)
Football Offensive & Recruiting Coordinator, Assistant Head Football Coach, Game Event Management Supervisor
Siena Heights University
Adrian
01.2010 - 01.2013
- Company Overview: (Adrian, MI)
- Provided leadership, direction, and guidance to over 70 student-athletes.
- Served as consultant for football feasibility study before starting program.
- In charge of all recruiting activities.
- Coached QB’s (2010-2011), OL (2012), and TE’s (2013).
- 8-1 record in 2011, first year of football.
- Member of the design and construction team for new football/athletic facility.
- Game Day Event Supervisor - Softball.
- (Adrian, MI)
Football Offensive Coordinator & Recruiting Coordinator, Game Event Management Supervisor
Adrian College
Adrian
01.2006 - 01.2009
- Company Overview: (Adrian, MI)
- Provided leadership, direction, and supervision to over 70 student-athletes.
- In charge of all recruiting activities.
- Served as Assistant Head Football Coach in 2008 and 2009.
- Coached QB’s.
- Led nation in time of possession in 2007 (NCAA DIII).
- Served as Special Teams Coordinator (2006).
- 7-3 record in 2007, 8-2 record in 2008, and 6-4 record in 2009.
- Developed and grew summer high school 7 on 7 tournament to 28 teams.
- Coached numerous MIAA Offensive All-Conference and Offensive Players of The Year.
- Game Day Event Supervisor – Men’s Lacrosse.
- (Adrian, MI)
Assistant Football Coach
Grand Valley State University
Allendale
01.2005 - 01.2006
- Company Overview: (Allendale, MI)
- Won 2005 GLIAC and NCAA Division 2 National Championship.
- Coached TE’s.
- Named AFCA Coaching Staff of the Year in 2005.
- 13-0 record.
- (Allendale, MI)
Adjunct Instructor, Admissions Rep, Academic Advisor, Football Offensive & Recruiting Coordinator
University of Saint Mary
Leavenworth
01.2002 - 01.2004
- Company Overview: (Leavenworth, KS)
- Provided leadership, direction, and supervision to over 70 student-athletes.
- In charge of all recruiting activities.
- Served as Academic Advisor.
- Served as an admissions counselor in 2002.
- Coached QB’s, WR’s, and RB’s.
- Top ten nationally in passing offense in 2002 and 2003 (NAIA).
- Coached numerous KCAC All-Conference offensive performers.
- Named KCAC Coaching Staff of the Year in 2002.
- (Leavenworth, KS)
Adjunct Instructor, Football Co-Offensive Coordinator
Lane College
Jackson
01.2001 - 01.2002
- Company Overview: (Jackson, TN)
- Provided leadership, direction, and supervision to over 70 student-athletes.
- Coached WR’s.
- Pro Scout Liaison.
- (Jackson, TN)
Adjunct Instructor, Assistant Football Coach
New Mexico Military Institute
Roswell
01.1999 - 01.2000
- Company Overview: (Roswell, NM)
- Won 1999 Empire Bowl.
- 10-2 Record.
- Coached OL.
- Led nation in rushing offense (NJCAA).
- Coached one First Team All-American.
- Budget coordinator for all NJCAA sports.
- (Roswell, NM)
Education
Ed.D. - Organizational Leadership
Abilene Christian University
M.S. - Exercise Physiology
Louisiana Tech University
B.S. - Psychology
Eastern Michigan University
Skills
- Coaching
- Teaching
- Leadership
- Event management
- Admissions processes
- Student recruitment
- Academic advising
- Financial aid advising
- Curriculum development
- Relationship building
- Event planning
- Program management
- Data analysis
- Leadership skills
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Conflict resolution
- Critical thinking
- Time management
- Higher education
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Cross-cultural communication
- Experience in sales
- Student recruiting
- Academic advice and counseling
- Leadership qualities
- Ethics and integrity
- Inductive Reasoning
- Online research
- Detail orientation
- Inbound and outbound calls
- Interpersonal communication
- Public speaking
- Professionalism
- Customer service
- Computer skills
- Time management abilities
- Professional demeanor
- Data collection
- Professional Judgement
- Team leadership
- Discretion and confidentiality
Affiliations
- American Football Coaches Association (AFCA), 01/01/13, 12/31/22, Member
- Alpha Chi National College Honor Society, 01/01/20, Present, Member
- International Leadership Association (ILA), 01/01/20, 12/31/21, Member
- Stand Your Ground for Peace, 01/01/19, Present, Vice President
Certification
- 3DMAPS Certification, Gray Institute, 2018, Certification in functional movement analysis
- K-12 Teaching Certification, Louisiana College, 2015, State of Louisiana K-12 Physical Education/Health Teaching Certification
- First Aid & CPR Teaching Certification, National Safety Council, 2016, Certification to teach First Aid & CPR for NSC
- 3D Coaching Certification, 3D Institute, 2022, Professional development for holistic coaching
Publications
Hancock, J. J., 2018, Looking for a better way to grade your wide receivers?, American Football Monthly, 1, Hancock, J. J., 2016, Leadership strategies, American Football Monthly, 1, Hancock, J. J., 2013, One team, two offenses, American Football Monthly, 19, January, Hancock, J. J., 2008, Advanced quarterback drills, American Football Monthly, September, Hancock, J. J. & Osborne, J., 2007, Why run the spread offense? These 11 questions hold the answers, Gridiron Strategies, 7, 3, Hancock, J. J., 2006, Advanced level techniques for today’s quarterback, American Football Monthly, 12, Hancock, J. J., 2004, Fade routes with landmarks frees wr’s, opens up passing lanes, Gridiron Strategies, February/March, Hancock, J. J., 2003, Spread it out to score in the red zone, Gridiron Strategies, 3, 3, June/July, Hancock, J.J., 2025, Recently terminated NCAA collegiate football coaches’ perspectives on organizational support received from former athletic director and athletic department, Digital Commons @ ACU, Electronic Theses and Dissertations, 862, Hancock, J., 2023, Keep running the same play until they stop it! 28 years of random thoughts about coaching offensive football, Amazon KDP, Hancock, J., 2023, Simple qb drill ideas: Improving your quarterback play, Amazon KDP, Hancock, J.J., 2022, 3D coaching for educators: Companion study guide, 3D Institute, Hancock, J.J., 2022, 3D coaching for business: Companion study guide, 3D Institute, Hancock, J.J., 2022, 3D coaching course for certification: Companion study guide, 3D Institute
Community Service
- 2021, Highland Community College Football Program, Doniphan County National Night Out, Leader, Highland, KS
- 2017, McMurry University Football Program, Kirby Lake Clean-Up, Organizer/Leader, Abilene, TX
- 2014, Vidalia High School Football Program, Campus Clean-up, Organizer/Leader
- 2015, Vidalia High School Football Program, Campus Clean-up, Organizer/Leader
- 2016, Vidalia High School Football Program, Campus Clean-up, Organizer/Leader
- 2005, Grand Valley State University Football Program, Community Tornado Clean-Up, Participant, Dexter, MI
Teaching Experience
- Introduction to Leadership Concepts: 2 years
- Health Education: 3 years
- Advanced Weight Training and Conditioning: 6 years
- Varsity Sports-Football: 4 years
- Theory of Coaching Football: 4 years
- Rules and Officiating: 3 years
- Theory of Coaching: 3 years
- Introduction to Recreation and Leisure: 1 year
- Physical Education: 3 years
- First Aid/CPR: 3 years
- Introduction to Sports Management: 2 years
- Walk/Jog: 1 year
- Golf: 1 year
- Archery: 1 year
Presentations
- Hancock, J.J., 11/01/22, Navigating collegiate sports recruiting, 3DPT Symposium, Adrian, MI
- Hancock, J.J., 07/01/22, Navigating collegiate sports recruiting, 3DPT Symposium, Adrian, MI
- Hancock, J. J. & Lyall, J., 01/01/10, Football feasibility study, Siena Heights University Board of Trustees Annual Meeting, Adrian, MI
- Hancock, J. J., 01/01/09, Quarterback skills and drills, Toronto Football Coaching Clinic, Toronto, Canada
- Hancock, J. J., 01/01/08, Quarterback runs in the spread offense, Glazier Football Clinic, Grand Rapids, MI
- Hancock, J. J., 01/01/08, Quarterback play, Adrian College Annual Coaches Clinic, Adrian, MI
- Hancock, J. J., 01/01/07, The spread offense, Nike Coach of The Year Coaching Clinic, Mt. Pleasant, MI
- Hancock, J. J., 01/01/07, Quick game in the spread offense, Adrian College Annual Coaches Clinic, Adrian, MI
- Hancock, J. J., 01/01/03, Spread offense, Kansas City Football Coaches Association Annual Clinic, Kansas City, MO
Timeline
Admissions Representative for Athletics
Spring Arbor University
01.2024 - Current
Collegiate Curriculum Director/Research Fellow
3D Institute
01.2022 - Current
Adjunct Instructor, Head Football Coach
Highland Community College
01.2020 - 01.2022
Football Offensive Analyst
Abilene Christian University
01.2019 - 01.2020
Football Offensive Coordinator & Academic Coordinator
McMurry University
01.2017 - 01.2018
Teacher K-12 (PE/Health), Head Football Coach
Vidalia High School
01.2014 - 01.2017
Football Offensive & Recruiting Coordinator, Assistant Head Football Coach, Game Event Management Supervisor
Siena Heights University
01.2010 - 01.2013
Football Offensive Coordinator & Recruiting Coordinator, Game Event Management Supervisor
Adrian College
01.2006 - 01.2009
Assistant Football Coach
Grand Valley State University
01.2005 - 01.2006
Adjunct Instructor, Admissions Rep, Academic Advisor, Football Offensive & Recruiting Coordinator
University of Saint Mary
01.2002 - 01.2004
Adjunct Instructor, Football Co-Offensive Coordinator
Lane College
01.2001 - 01.2002
Adjunct Instructor, Assistant Football Coach
New Mexico Military Institute
01.1999 - 01.2000
Ed.D. - Organizational Leadership
Abilene Christian University
M.S. - Exercise Physiology
Louisiana Tech University
B.S. - Psychology
Eastern Michigan University