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From 2013 to ’18, he was an assistant coach/coordinator at Savannah State (Ga.) while the Tigers were NCAA Div. I FCS and a member of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference.

Jackson made history as the first African-American head coach at a majority institution in the West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference while at West Virginia Wesleyan from 2009 to ’12.

He also served as head coach for the Elancourt Templiers of the European Pro League in 2005.

Jackson coaching resume’ also includes stints as an assistant at Illinois State (2008), La Salle (2006-07), Temple (2005-06; grad extern) and Arizona Western (2000-04).

During his career, Jackson has coached a total of 28 all-conference players, eight All-Americas, five all-region honorees and one player-of-the-year.

In addition, he has led units to a No. 2 national ranking in total defense (2019 Albany State), No. 2 national ranking in passing yards allowed (2019 Albany State), No. 1 conference ranking in scoring defense (2019 Albany State) and No. 1 ranking in total defense (2010 WVW; 2019 Albany State).

Jackson’s 2009 and 2019 West Virginia Wesleyan teams also earned American Football Coaches Association national rankings.

A former standout player at Eastern Michigan, he was awarded a bachelor’s from EMU in 2002 and a master’s from Valparaiso in 2004.

During the 2010 season, Hughey coached the Blue Bear defensive backs to the top pass defense in the CIAA while ranking in the NCAA Division II top 25. Since 2013 Hughey has led a transformed Defense taking a defense that was ranked last in the Conference and last in Divison II out of 158 teams to #6 in the Conference and as high as #50 in Division II. The Livingstone College “Sharks In The Tank” Defense has ranked amongst the nation’s best in Total Defense, Rush Defense, Red zone defense and first and third down defense, as well as countless all conference selections and 5 All Americans. in 2018 Hughey’s defense ranked #1 in the CIAA for total defense. During his last season with Livingstone Hugheys defense ranked #10 in NCAA Division 2.

Prior to Livingstone, Hughey served as Northern Iowa Community College’s Assistant Head Coach and Defensive Coordinator. While at Northern Iowa, Hughey coached the 2008 defense to a top 10 ranking in total defense. This same defense ranked number one in the country for pass defense efficiency while producing four NJCAA All-Americans. Prior to Northern Iowa, Hughey worked at Concord University as assistant defensive backs coach where he produced two All-Conference defensive backs during the 2007 season. Based on his performance as a coach for Hughey has been invited to coach a number of College all start games including the HBCU Spirit of America Bowl – Defensive Coordinator (Salem, VA) – 2019 and 2018, Dream Bowl – Cornerbacks Coach (Virginia Beach, VA) – 2016, NAIA All-American Bow (Platt City, MO) – Safeties Coach – 2009.

Hughey, a Detroit, MI native, graduated from Concord University in 2007 with a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology with an emphasis in Special Education. He also holds a Master’s Degree in Behavior Science with an emphasis in Counseling from Concord University as well as a Master’s Degree in Education from Ashford University. Hughey was a two-time All-State selection in high school before taking his talents to Riverside Community College where he earned All-Mission Conference honors in 2001 before transferring to Concord University in January 2004 which competed in the West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WVIAC). Hughey was a star defensive back earning an All-American in 2006. All-Conference selection from 2004-2006. Hughey also earned team Most Valuable Player in 2004 and 2005. In January of 2007, Hughey was selected to take part in the Cactus Bowl. Hughey garnered Most Valuable Player for his performance. After college played professionally in the Arena Football League (AFL) for the Columbus Destroyers. Hughey help guide the Destroyers to the 2007 Arena Bowl Championship. Coach Hughey married to Keia Hughey and is the proud father of Rashaun, Riley, and Mia Hughey and he currently resides in Greensboro, NC.