Taliyah Galindo
Tremaine Jackson Introduced as the New Head Coach for PVAMU Football Program
1/7/2025 4:02:00 PM
Prairie View, Texas — January 7, 2025 — Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) officially introduced
Tremaine Jackson as the new head coach of the Panthers' football team during a press conference held today. Jackson, who arrives with a proven track record of success, is eager to lead the program into a new era of excellence both on and off the field.
Jackson comes to PVAMU after an impressive tenure at Valdosta State University, where he served as head coach from 2022 to 2024. Over his three seasons with the Blazers, Jackson posted an outstanding 30-9 record, guiding the team to an undefeated regular season in 2024 and an appearance in the NCAA Division II National Championship game. His achievements earned him the AFCA Division II National Coach of the Year honor, further solidifying his reputation as one of college football's top emerging coaches.
Before his time at Valdosta State, Jackson held head coaching duties at Colorado Mesa University and key defensive roles at Texas State and Abilene Christian University. As a defensive line coach at Texas State and defensive coordinator at Abilene Christian, Jackson earned recognition for his strategic acumen and his ability to improve his teams' defensive units.
Anton Goff, PVAMU's Athletic Director, opened the press conference, welcoming everyone and expressing his excitement about Jackson's appointment. Goff, who led the search for a new head coach, expressed confidence in Jackson's ability to take the program to new heights. Goff made it clear that he wanted a coach with a deep passion for football and a competitive drive. "There was a multitude of different characteristics I was looking for," Goff said. "A leader, someone with football experience, and someone with success prior to coming to PVAMU."
Goff also emphasized that Jackson's values closely aligned with those of the athletic department and the university. "He's someone who aligned with my values, professional values, and the athletic department's values," Goff continued. "His values and how he wanted to run the program and the vision for the athletic department and the university are similar to mine."
When discussing the qualities that were essential for the role, Goff added, "I wanted a football guy—someone who lives, breathes, and understands football. Tremaine is a football guy."
After Goff's opening remarks, Jackson took the stand to address the crowd, laying out his vision for the future of PVAMU football. "First of all, I want to thank God. Without God, none of this is possible, especially with the career that we have," Jackson said. "Football is a ministry for me. Here's what we're bringing—we're going to bring a program that focuses on careers. We're going to be great in the classroom. We're going to be elite there because we're going to match the elite education that Prairie View offers."
Jackson emphasized the importance of community involvement, noting that the team would work to strengthen its ties with the local areas. "We're going to be great in the community and be involved in Waller and Harris County," Jackson said. "We have to support them as they support us."
In terms of competitiveness, Jackson is setting high expectations for the team. "We're going to be prepared to be at a high level. To be competitive not only in the SWAC but nationally and across the country. We're not here to only be an elite SWAC school. We're here to be a premier FCS school, in the top 5 of the top 25," Jackson declared.
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