Mickey Jacobs
Pittsburgh,PA
Summary
Ambitious Football Coach successful at turning strong athletes into elite players. Decisive leader and strategic planner, trained and tutored from some of the best coaches in the entire country. Eager to help quality programs succeed.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Teams Coordinator & Safeties/Nickels Coach
Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, PA
06.2023 - Current
- Coordinated and managed all Special Teams phases
- Developed and implemented practice plans for special team drills in all phases
- Safeties/Nickels Coach – Lead and Run all full unit Defensive Back meetings
- Primary implementor of coverage scheme
- Primary collaborator with Defensive Coordinator for weekly pass game gameplan
- Recruiting Area: Central Florida, Western Pennsylvania, Virginia - Nationally for Defensive Backs
SENIOR DEFENSIVE ANALYST, Linebackers
University at Buffalo
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Work directly with Defensive Coordinator and Head Coach
- Execution of Linebacker Individual / Install
- Manage staff of Graduate Assistants / Interns
- Supervise and conduct all data analytics
DEFENSIVE GRADUATE ASSISTANT, Linebackers
University of Pittsburgh
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Assistant LB Coach in an aggressive 4-3 press quarters defense
- Directed and lead entire Scout Team – Includes meetings, on field organization, player development (Specifically all skill positions and Pass Game)
- Assist with special teams scout team
- Assist Andre Powell, Special Teams Coordinator
- Assist Ryan Manalac, Linebackers Coach
- Assist Randy Bates, Defensive Coordinator
- Assist Pat Narduzzi, Head Coach
RECRUITING GRADUATE ASSISTANT
University of Pittsburgh
03.2019 - 01.2021
- Actively handled recruits & families during official and unofficial visits
- Lead tours, planned and organized official and unofficial visits
- Managed and updated recruiting boards
- Made evaluation HIT Tapes for prospective student athletes (XOS)
- Transcript evaluations for prospective student athletes
- Designed and maintained prospect composite games schedules
- Assisted with database management
- Assisted with contact plans, updating top prospect lists and contact information
- Designed and maintained daily writing plan for all prospective student athletes
DEFENSIVE QUALITY CONTROL - Defensive Line
Duquesne University
05.2017 - 01.2019
- Coached both interior and edge positions on defensive line
- On field Coach for interior defensive line
- Assist in all defensive line meetings
- One of the ten off campus recruiting coaches
- Lead recruiter for sole defensive back commit in the 2018 recruiting class (TySean Williams)
- Assisted in weekly game planning
- Assisted in daily practice planning
- Provided campus tours to all recruits and families on official and unofficial visits
- Responsible for run game breakdown of all opponents
- Responsible for down and distance analysis for all opponents
- Prepared weekly scouting reports
- Proficient with DVSport
STRENGTH & CONDITIONING FOOTBALL INTERN
Duquesne University
01.2017 - 05.2017
- Conducted strength and conditioning of student athletes
- Helped with design and implementation of summer strength and conditioning manual
- Instructed during on field and weight room workouts
Education
Bachelor Degree (Communications) -
Duquesne University
Fox Chapel Area High School
Skills
- Leadership
- Communication
- Positive Mindset
- Creativity
- Organization
- Adaptability
- Consistency
- Toughness
- High Energy
- Work Ethic
Notable Recruited Players
- Khatavian Franks, Linebacker, Creekside HS (GA) / Georgia Tech Transfer, Duquesne University, 2023, Primary Recruiter, 2nd Highest Ranked Recruit in Program History
- Jordan Bass, Linebacker, Phoebus HS (VA), University of Pittsburgh, 2023, Primary Area Recruiter, Holds 13 Offers, VA Player of the Year
- Khalil Anderson, Defensive Back, Riverwood HS (GA), University of Pittsburgh, 2021, Secondary Area Recruiter, Held 19 offers, 4 Star Prospect
- Jordan Addison, Wide Receiver, Tuscarora (MD), University of Pittsburgh, 2020, Secondary Area Recruiter, Held 13 Offers, Biletnikoff Award Winner, Consensus All American
- TySean Williams, Defensive Back, Milford Academy (NY), Duquesne University, 2018, Primary Recruiter, Held offers from all of the NEC, Beat hometown team Wagner (NY) on Signing Day
Accomplishments
- 2023, NEC Champions vs. Merrimack
- 2023, NCAA FCS Playoffs vs. Youngstown State
- 2023, Two All NEC Defensive Backs (Ayden Garnes / Dayvia Gbor)
- 2023, 16th in Nation Pass Defense (Regular Season)
- 2023, 4th in Nation Defensive TD's
- 2023, 1st Total Defense (vs. Conference)
- 2023, 1st Pass Defense (vs. Conference)
- 2023, 1st Pass Defense Efficiency (vs. Conference)
- 2023, Individual conference leader in PBU's (Ayden Garnes)
- 2023, Individual conference leader in Fumble Recoveries (Tim Lowery)
- 2023, Individual conference leader in tackles for defensive backs (Antonio Epps)
- 2023, Individual 2nd in conference in INT's (Ayden Garnes / Dayvia Gbor)
- 2023, 19th in Nation in Kickoff Coverage (2nd conference)
- 2022, Sun Bowl Champions vs. UCLA
- 2021, ACC Champions vs. Wake Forest
- 2021, Peach Bowl vs. Michigan State
- 2019, Quick Lane Bowl Champions vs. Eastern Michigan
Notable Coached Players
- Ayden Garnes, Defensive Back, Duquesne University, 1st Team All NEC, Led conference in PBU's, 2nd in conference in INTs
- Dayvia Gbor, Defensive Back, Duquesne University, 2nd Team ALL NEC, 2nd in conference in INT's
- SirVocea Dennis, Linebacker, University of Pittsburgh, 2023, 5th Round, 3rd Team All American, 1st Team ACC, 1x ACC LB of the Week
- John Petrishen, Linebacker, University of Pittsburgh, Honorable Mention ACC, 2x ACC LB of the Week
- Phil Campbell III, Linebacker, University of Pittsburgh, Honorable Mention ACC
- Kam Carter, Defensive Tackle, Duquesne University, 1st Team NEC
- Jalen Booker, Defensive End, Duquesne University, 2nd Team NEC
- Andy Struttman, Defensive End, Duquesne University, 1st Team NEC
- Nate Stone, Defensive End, Duquesne University, 2nd Team NEC
Coaching Philosophy
Winning revolves around CULTURE! When your men trust you and love you – they will go to battle for you! The foundation of the culture I build is rooted from family values. Achieving culture is no different than achieving anything else - it is an endless effort of building trust, loyalty, accountability, and respect. When a true family culture is developed, performance both on and off the field has no ceiling. My standard is to positively impact my men in all areas of their lives
References
- Pat Narduzzi, Head Coach, University of Pittsburgh, 412-551-5697
- Cory Sanders, Safeties Coach, University of Pittsburgh, 616-308-8090
- Jerry Schmitt, Head Coach, Duquesne University, 412-398-2110
- Chris Beatty, Wide Receivers Coach, Los Angeles Chargers, 757-692-4872
- Ryan Manalac, Linebackers Coach, University of Pittsburgh, 614-348-8366
- Randy Bates, Defensive Coordinator, University of Pittsburgh
- Archie Collins, Defensive Backs, University of Pittsburgh, 412-228-2016
- Charlie Partridge, Defensive Line, University of Pittsburgh, 561-654-5355
- Tyler Scudder, Asst. Linebackers Coach, Philadelphia Eagles, 515-715-5833
- Anthony Doria, Offensive Coordinator, Duquesne University, 412-478-7627
- Matt Stansfield, Offensive Line, University at Buffalo, 814-573-6733
Timeline
Special Teams Coordinator & Safeties/Nickels Coach
Duquesne University
06.2023 - Current
SENIOR DEFENSIVE ANALYST, Linebackers
University at Buffalo
01.2023 - 06.2023
DEFENSIVE GRADUATE ASSISTANT, Linebackers
University of Pittsburgh
01.2021 - 01.2023
RECRUITING GRADUATE ASSISTANT
University of Pittsburgh
03.2019 - 01.2021
DEFENSIVE QUALITY CONTROL - Defensive Line
Duquesne University
05.2017 - 01.2019
STRENGTH & CONDITIONING FOOTBALL INTERN
Duquesne University
01.2017 - 05.2017
Bachelor Degree (Communications) -
Duquesne University
Fox Chapel Area High School
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