Davis Weathersby facts for kids
| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | c. 1932 |
| Playing career | |
| 1952–1954 | Alcorn A&M |
| Position(s) | Guard |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1955 | Coleman HS (MS) (line) |
| 1956–1969 | Coleman HS (MS) |
| 1970–1977 | Mississippi Valley State |
| Administrative career (AD unless noted) | |
| 1972–1982 | Mississippi Valley State |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 33–45 (college) |
Davis Weathersby (born around 1932) is a former American football coach and a college sports manager. He was the head football coach at Mississippi Valley State University in Itta Bena, Mississippi. He coached for eight seasons, from 1970 to 1977. During his time, his team had a record of 33 wins and 45 losses.
Before becoming a coach, Weathersby played football at Alcorn Agricultural and Mechanical College. This school is now known as Alcorn State University. He played from 1952 to 1954. He played as a guard, which is a position on the offensive line. In 1954, he was even the team captain. Davis Weathersby also competed in track and field for Alcorn State.
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His Journey in Football
Davis Weathersby has had an interesting career in American football. He started as a player, then became a coach, and later helped manage sports programs at a college.
Playing Days
Davis Weathersby played college football at Alcorn Agricultural and Mechanical College. He was a key player for the Alcorn A&M Braves football team. From 1952 to 1954, he played as a guard. This position is important for blocking opponents during plays. In his final year, 1954, his teammates chose him to be the team captain. This shows he was a respected leader. Besides football, he also showed his athletic skills in track and field.
Coaching Career
After his playing days, Davis Weathersby became a football coach. He first coached at Coleman High School in Mississippi. He started there in 1955, coaching the line players. From 1956 to 1969, he was the head coach for Coleman High School.
Later, he moved on to coach at the college level. From 1970 to 1977, he was the head football coach for the Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils. This is a college team that plays in the Southwestern Athletic Conference. Over his eight seasons there, his team won 33 games and lost 45.
What is an Athletic Director?
Besides coaching, Davis Weathersby also worked as an athletic administrator. From 1972 to 1982, he was an athletic director at Mississippi Valley State. An athletic director is like a manager for all the sports teams at a college. They oversee everything from hiring coaches to making sure teams have what they need. It's a big job that helps all the student-athletes succeed.
Coaching Records Summary
Davis Weathersby's time as a college head coach was with the Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils. He coached them for eight seasons.
- Total College Record: 33 wins and 45 losses.
