Jeremy Patterson

Coach Patterson welcomes the return to the Lane Dragons Family. He spent the 2020 season at Coahoma Community College as Defensive Coordinator/Linebacker Coach and he was noted for having the best linebacker recruiting class in the college’s history. This led Coahoma to having a top five defense in the Mississippi Association of Community College Conference (MACCC) with the number one rush defense in the conference and number five pass defense. Patterson’s coaching acumen and defense distinction helped Coahoma to its first winning season in the school history.

Coach Patterson spent the 2019 season as the Safeties Coach at #4 rank Ouachita Baptist University in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. This Division 2 Program went 11-0 in regular season play and won the 2019 Great American Conference (GAC) Championship. Patterson coached two GAC All Conference players who were also Academic All-Americans.

Coach Patterson’s collegiate career at Lane was Co-Defensive Coordinator/Linebacker Coach. Patterson’s defensive unit finished the 2016 and 2017 seasons with these recognitions: (1) Ranked #1 in Total Defense in the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) and 2016 ranked #10 nationally in Total Defense; (2) Ranked #12 nationally in Total Defense in 2017; (3) Ranked #21 nationally in 2018 in Total Defense. Several of Patterson’s players made all SIAC Conference which also consisted of some All-American linebackers. His tenure at Lane is noteworthy.

From 2012-15, Patterson served as the Head Football Coach for a semi-pro team in Cleveland, Mississippi. He completed a record of 41-9 and achieved back-to-back Magnolia League football championships.

Patterson also serves as the President/Chief Executive Officer of Patterson Enterprises LLC. This self-own freight brokerage company is designed to “Engage, Educate and Empower” his clients.

Patterson is very involved in community service endeavors. He has participated in many initiatives that focus on social, human and health services; thus enhancing the lives of others. He gives freely of his time to mentor young students. He strives for excellence in all fields of human endeavor. Patterson is a member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Incorporated. He has served the fraternity as South Central Regional Vice President. Patterson has done four NFL internships 2017 NFL Bill Walsh Diversity Coaching Fellowship (Buffalo Bills) 2018 & 2019 NFL Career Forum (NFL Front Office) 2021 NCAA + NFL Football Coaches Academy

As a coach, Patterson instills attributes such as: teamwork, sportsmanship, healthy competition, camaraderie, civility and goodwill. He emphasizes that athletes must thrive in the classroom and that graduation is the expectation.

Patterson is a Lane College alumnus, having received a Bachelor of Art Degree in Criminal Justice, Master of Education Degree in Leadership in higher education from Northcentral University. Patterson is currently pursuing his PhD in Leadership from Anderson University Coach Patterson is a distinguished achiever: academically and athletically.

Coaching History:
*2020-Present: Lane College – Special Teams Coordinator/Linebacker Coach/Director of Football Operations
*2019-20: Coahoma Community College – Defensive Coordinator/Linebacker Coach
*2019: Ouachita Baptist University – Safeties Coach/Passing Game Coordinator
* 2015-18: Lane College – Co-Defensive Coordinator/Linebacker Coach/Assistant Special Teams Coach
* 2012-15: Mississippi Outlaws – Head Football Coach/Defensive Coordinator