John McKenzie (American football) facts for kids
| Current position | |
|---|---|
| Title | Head coach |
| Team | Bryant HS (AL) |
| Record | 0–0 |
| Biographical details | |
| Born | c. 1963 (age 61–62) |
| Playing career | |
| 1982–1984 | Jackson State |
| Position(s) | Quarterback |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1985 | Jackson State (QB) |
| 1986 | Miami Central (FL) (OC) |
| 1987–1989 | Alabama State (QB/WR) |
| 1990–1991 | Alabama State (OC) |
| 1992–1993 | Jackson State (OC) |
| 1994 | Alabama State (QB) |
| 1996 | Fayetteville State (OC) |
| 1997–1999 | Delaware State |
| 2000–2007 | Alcorn State (OC) |
| 2008 | North Carolina A&T (OC) |
| 2009–2013 | Alabama A&M (QB/WR) |
| 2018–2019 | Kemper County HS (MS) |
| 2020–2021 | Vigor HS (AL) |
| 2022 | Murphy HS (AL) |
| 2023–present | Bryant HS (AL) |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 7–26 (college) |
John McKenzie (born around 1963) is a well-known American football player and coach. He is currently the head football coach at Paul W. Bryant High School in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. He has held this important position since 2023. Before this, he was the head football coach at Delaware State University from 1997 to 1999.
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John McKenzie's Early Life and Playing Days
John McKenzie grew up in Miami, Florida. He loved football from a young age. He became a talented quarterback, which is a key position in football.
College Football Career
McKenzie played college football at Jackson State University. He was the quarterback for the Jackson State Tigers from 1982 to 1984. Playing college football helped him learn a lot about the game.
John McKenzie's Coaching Journey
After his playing career, John McKenzie decided to become a football coach. He has coached at many different schools and universities. He has held various roles, helping players improve their skills.
Starting as an Assistant Coach
McKenzie began his coaching career at Jackson State University in 1985. He coached quarterbacks there. Later, he worked as an offensive coordinator at Miami Central High School. An offensive coordinator plans how the team will score points.
He also coached quarterbacks and wide receivers at Alabama State University and Jackson State University. He was an offensive coordinator at these schools too.
Becoming a Head Coach
From 1997 to 1999, John McKenzie was the head football coach at Delaware State University. As a head coach, he was in charge of the entire team. During his time there, the team had a record of 7 wins and 26 losses.
Coaching High School Teams
After coaching in college, McKenzie moved to high school football. He coached at Kemper County High School in Mississippi from 2018 to 2019. Then, he coached at Vigor High School (2020–2021) and Murphy High School (2022) in Alabama.
Current Role at Bryant High School
Since 2023, John McKenzie has been the head football coach at Paul W. Bryant High School. He works hard to lead his team and help young players grow.
