Former Florida A&M Head Football Coach Willie Simmons Wins 2023 National Coach Of The Year Award

The National Coalition of Minority Football Coaches has selected the former Florida A&M head football coach as its 2023 National Coach of the Year.

Kyle T. Mosley | Feb 18, 2024

The National Coalition of Minority Football Coaches has selected Willie Simmons as its 2023 National Coach of the Year. Simmons, 43, led Florida A&M University (12-1) to win the 2023 SWAC title, Celebration Bowl, and HBCU Division I Football National Championship.

Willie Simmons Leaving Tallahassee — Credit: USA Today Sports, HBCU Legends / Credit: USA Today Sports, HBCU Legends

I'm extremely humbled to receive this most prestigious award from the National Coalition of Minority Football Coaches," Simmons posted on his social media. "2023 was a year to remember, and I want to thank everyone who helped make it possible! God's immeasurable grace and mercy are on full display! Thank you, Coach Michael Locksley, for continuing to fight the good fight!

BREAKING: Willie Simmons Resigns From Florida A&M, Accepts Position At Duke

After six seasons of coaching with the Rattlers football program in Tallahassee, the head coach had an overall record of 66-24. Simmons resigned on Jan. 1 to accept the position at Duke University to coach the Blue Devils running backs. Also, he's a two-time AFCA Region 3 Coach of the Year award winner in 2022 and 2023.

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