Elizabeth City State University has officially hired Adrian Jones as its new head football coach. With a wealth of experience in college athletics, Jones is ready to lead the Vikings to new heights on and off the field.
“We excited to meet Jones to Elizabeth City State University,” said ECSU Athletics Director James M. DuBose Jr. “He embodies the values and vision we strive for in our athletics program. We are confident that Coach Jones will take our football team to new heights, both on and off the field. will inspire our student-athletes outside.
Jones joins ECSU after serving as head coach Shaw Universitywhere he led the team to multiple winning seasons and saw 49 players earn All-CIAA Conference honors. Before that, he made a significant impact at North Carolina Central University, where he coached from 2003 to 2007 and again from 2014 to 2016. While at NCCU, Jones secured three conference championships and won the Black College National Championship in 2006.
“Elizabeth City State University has a proud history and a passionate community. I look forward to partnering with our ECSU family and student-athletes to build a program that reflects excellence, discipline and a commitment to success both on the field and in the classroom,” said Couch Jones.
A native of Durham, North Carolina, Jones graduated from NCCU with a bachelor’s degree in recreational therapy and a master’s degree in school administration. He was also an accomplished student-athlete who was recognized as an All-Conference Defensive Player and achieved several honors, including Division II All-American status in 1996.
Jones is married to Dr. Kamala Uzzell-Jones and they have a daughter, Jayla.
