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Jerry Simmons

b. 1954

American football coach (born 1954)

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About Jerry Simmons

Born 1954. Jerry Simmons is an American coach.

Jerry Wayne Simmons (born June 15, 1954) is an American former football strength and conditioning coach who coached in the NFL for 23 years. His son, Jordon, is currently the assistant head coach and head strength coach at Colorado State.

Early life He played basketball for Elkhart High School in 1972. Simmons attended Garden City Junior College before attending Fort Hays State. He had 67 stops in his 1976 season and was cited as one of the defensive leaders of the team. He was named Kansas College Athletic Conference player of the week in 1976 and was named defensive player of the week in November 1976 for his efforts at Fort Hayes State. He received a Central States Intercollegiate Conference football team honorable mention award in December 1976. In his senior year at Fort Hays, he was an all-state selection at linebacker as Fort Hays went on to win the conference title.

Personal life He and his wife Rebecca have 3 children: Joseph; Jennifer, a military veteran and licensed private investigator; and Jordon, the current assistant head coach and head strength and speed coach at Colorado State. His nephew, Darrin, is the current assistant head coach and special teams coordinator for the Cincinnati Bengals, a position he has held for 22 years.

Coaching career Simmons began his coaching career in 1978 as a graduate assistant at his alma mater, Fort Hays, while he worked on his master's degree in physical education.

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Fort Hays State University

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Jerry Simmons?

American football coach (born 1954)

When was Jerry Simmons born?

Jerry Simmons was born on 15 June 1954.

What is Jerry Simmons's occupation?

Jerry Simmons is a coach.

What nationality is Jerry Simmons?

Jerry Simmons is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jerry Simmons

· Wikidata: Q117355429

· DBpedia: Jerry Simmons (American football coach)

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