Travis Pearson facts for kids
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| Position: | Defensive coordinator |
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| Born: | July 25, 1971 Silas, Alabama, U.S. |
| Height: | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Weight: | 217 lb (98 kg) |
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| College: | Alabama State |
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Travis Pearson (born July 25, 1971) is an American college football coach and a former professional player. He is currently the defensive coordinator for Georgia State University. Before becoming a coach, he played football for seven seasons in the Arena Football League (AFL). He played for teams like the Tampa Bay Storm and the Florida Bobcats. He also played college football at Alabama State University. In 2001, he was recognized for his playing skills and was named to the Arena Football League 15th Anniversary Team.
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Playing Career: From Player to Coach
Travis Pearson played professional football in the Arena Football League (AFL). He was a player from 1994 to 2001. During his time in the AFL, he played for several teams. These teams included the Tampa Bay Storm, the Miami Hooters, the Florida Bobcats, and the Los Angeles Avengers. His playing career showed his talent and dedication to the sport.
Coaching Journey: Leading Teams to Success
Travis Pearson has had a long and successful career as a football coach. He has coached at both high school and college levels. His journey began in high school football.
High School Coaching Experience
Pearson started his coaching career at Central High School in Hayneville, Alabama. He was the head coach there from 1998 to 1999. After that, he became an assistant coach at Elmore County High School in Eclectic, Alabama. He worked there from 2000 to 2001. He then took over as the head coach for Elmore County from 2002 to 2004. Later, he served as the defensive coordinator at Oxford High School in Oxford, Alabama. This role lasted from 2005 to 2006. He also coached at Jefferson Davis High School in Montgomery, Alabama. There, he was the head coach and athletic director from 2009 to 2010. From 2011 to 2012, he was the defensive coordinator at Colquitt County High School in Moultrie, Georgia.
College Coaching Roles
Travis Pearson has held many important coaching positions in college football. From 2007 to 2008, he worked for the Iowa State Cyclones. He was their director of football operations. This role involves managing the team's daily activities.
He then moved to the University of South Alabama. In 2013, he was the linebackers coach for the South Alabama Jaguars. He was promoted to defensive coordinator for the Jaguars from 2014 to 2015.
In 2016, Pearson joined the Alabama A&M Bulldogs. He served as their defensive coordinator and secondary coach until 2017. He then returned to his alma mater, Alabama State University. He coached the safeties for the Alabama State Hornets in 2018. From 2019 to 2021, he was the defensive coordinator for Alabama State.
Interim Head Coach at Alabama State
In 2021, Travis Pearson took on a bigger role at Alabama State. He became the interim head coach. During his time as interim head coach, the team had a record of 2 wins and 2 losses.
Recent Coaching Positions
After his time at Alabama State, Pearson joined the Troy Trojans. He was their cornerbacks coach from 2022 to 2024. As of 2025, Travis Pearson is the defensive coordinator for the Georgia State Panthers. He continues to use his experience to help college football teams succeed.
