James Woody facts for kids
| Playing career | |
|---|---|
| 1981–1984 | Central State |
| Position(s) | Quarterback |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1987–1995 | Central State (OC/QB) |
| 1996–2005 | Tuskegee (OC) |
| 2006–2009 | Jackson State (OC) |
| 2011–2014 | Benedict |
| Administrative career (AD unless noted) | |
| 2016–present | Jackson Public Schools (MS) (assistant AD) |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 10–26 |
| Accomplishments and honors | |
| Awards | |
| Central State University Hall of Fame (1991) | |
James Woody is an American college football coach and a former player. He is known for his time as the head football coach at Benedict College in Columbia, South Carolina. He coached there from 2011 to 2014. Before becoming a coach, Woody played college football as a quarterback at Central State University in Wilberforce, Ohio.
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Playing Days and Early Coaching
James Woody played college football as a quarterback for the Central State Marauders from 1981 to 1984. After his playing career, he returned to Central State. He started coaching there in 1987. He worked as an offensive coordinator and quarterback coach until 1995.
Coaching Different Teams
Woody continued his coaching journey at other universities. From 1996 to 2005, he was the offensive coordinator for the Tuskegee Golden Tigers. He then moved to Jackson State, where he was the offensive coordinator from 2006 to 2009.
Head Coach at Benedict College
James Woody became the head football coach at Benedict College in 2011. He led the Benedict Tigers for four seasons. During his time there, the team played in the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference.
Benedict Coaching Record
Over his four years as head coach at Benedict, James Woody's teams had an overall record of 10 wins and 26 losses. In conference games, they won 6 games and lost 18. His best season was in 2013, when the team won 4 games and lost 6.
Later Career
After his coaching role at Benedict College, James Woody took on an administrative position. Since 2016, he has been an assistant athletic director. He works for the Jackson Public Schools in Mississippi.
Awards and Recognition
In 1991, James Woody was honored for his achievements. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame at Central State University. This recognized his contributions as a player and coach.
