Johnny Thomas (American football, born 1956) facts for kids
| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | October 19, 1956 Bay Springs, Mississippi, U.S. |
| Playing career | |
| 1974–1977 | Alcorn State |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1980–1981 | Mississippi Valley State (LB/DE) |
| 1982–1985 | Mississippi Valley State (ST/RC) |
| 1986 | Alabama State (ST/RC) |
| 1987–1997 | Arkansas–Pine Bluff (AHC/ST/RC) |
| 1998–2007 | Alcorn State |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 48–61 |
| Accomplishments and honors | |
| Championships | |
| 1 SWAC East Division (2003) | |
John D. Thomas was born on October 19, 1956. He is a former American football player and coach. He is well-known for being the head football coach at Alcorn State University. He coached the Alcorn State Braves from 1998 to 2007. During his time there, his team won 48 games and lost 61. John is also the brother of College Football Hall of Fame inductee Dennis Thomas.
Who is Johnny Thomas?
Johnny Thomas grew up in Bay Springs, Mississippi. He loved football from a young age. He played college football at Alcorn State. This is the same university he would later coach.
His Journey as a Coach
After playing, Johnny Thomas became a football coach. He started his coaching career in 1980. He worked with different teams and helped players improve. He coached at Mississippi Valley State. He also coached at Alabama State. Later, he worked at Arkansas–Pine Bluff. He gained a lot of experience in these roles.
Leading the Alcorn State Braves
In 1998, Johnny Thomas became the head coach for the Alcorn State Braves. This was a big step in his career. As a head coach, he was in charge of the entire team. He planned practices and decided game strategies. He also helped his players grow.
His time at Alcorn State lasted for ten seasons. The team had some great moments. In 2003, the Alcorn State Braves won the SWAC East Division championship. This was a big achievement for the team and Coach Thomas. It showed their hard work paid off.
Over his ten years as head coach, the Alcorn State Braves won 48 games. They played against many strong teams. Coach Thomas helped many young athletes. He taught them about football and teamwork. He finished his coaching career at Alcorn State in 2007.
