", Last year at a Women's Careers in Football Forum, Rivera said that female coaches were "an untapped source. And now that she has come to Redskins Park, she's ready to prove once again that she belongs just as much as anyone in the NFL. When she was with me, she played football during the summer. 7th grade girls from Loudoun, Fairfax and DC Public Schools listened to Jennifer King and other panelists discuss themes of self-love as well as handling anxiety and handling stressful situations. All rights reserved. She wasn't faster than that person. Washington bolstered its already strong defense by selecting Davis 19th overall. "I coach basketball because I thought I had to, because there wasn't another option," King told ESPN. Jennifer King makes history by joining Redskins. The Athletic reported that newly-hired Washington Redskins head coach Ron Rivera . I think it helped our overall success as a team, so obviously, I bring that to football as well, King said. King will work with the offensive staff with a focus on the running backs, the team announced Monday. Shes got some stuff to her., Teevens knows King is hard working and dedicated, someone that loves the game and is going to put in the extra time and effort, he said. The story of the Cowboys scout and prospect son Dallas just drafted, Legacy pick: Cardinals take great-great-nephew of team's first-ever draft pick, Covered the Redskins for the Washington Examiner and other media outlets since 1994, Authored or co-authored three books on the Redskins and one on the Cleveland Browns. 1. Q: I read an ESPN article where she said she felt she had to coach basketball because she felt like women couldn't coach football. During her time in the AAF, King helped coach former Redskins receiver Rashad Ross, who is now playing for the DC Defenders of the XFL. According to their official website, the Redskins are hiring Jennifer King as a full-year coaching intern. "There was never, like, a black superhero, and now that there's a black superhero, it's like, 'Holy cow! Philadelphia Eagles. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. I think its also helped me coaching football as well, building those relationships and that trust with the guys, and after that its all about playing hard.. (Photo courtesy of Jennifer King), Jennifer King will work with the Redskins running backs as she did with the Panthers here with All-Pro running back Christian McCaffrey. 5. But a major hurdle remained she was six games into her third season with the Wildcats and was torn about leaving the players in season. Contact Jennifer King's booking agent for speaker fees, appearance requests, endorsement costs, and manager info or Call AthleteSpeakers at 800-916-6008. . My wife and I went and watched her play and it was fun to watch them. Jennifer is a bright young coach and will be a great addition to our staff, Rivera said in a statement. What was that like? The story of the Cowboys scout and prospect son Dallas just drafted, Legacy pick: Cardinals take great-great-nephew of team's first-ever draft pick, Covered the Redskins for the Washington Examiner and other media outlets since 1994, Authored or co-authored three books on the Redskins and one on the Cleveland Browns. Current team Washington Redskins ; Ethnicity Afro-American ; . And that's her. They led a team that was second in points per game (23.2) and was tied for first place in the AAF Western Conference. 4. "Jennifer is a bright young coach and will be a great addition to our staff," Rivera said in a statement. A morning roundup of what the local and national media have to say about the Washington Football Team on Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021. This is something that has to be developed. "She's been through what we've been through," he said. I thought it was a great example and a great role model for her. Hed struggled to find a woman to add to his staff, and he learned about King from Pioli. Football has been King's main passion for her entire life. According to reports, the Washington Redskins are working to hire Jennifer King as the NFL's first African American female full-time assistant coach. Collette Smith became the NFL's first African American female coach in 2017 when she was an intern with the New York Jets, assisting defensive backs coach Dennard Wilson for the summer. King holds a masters of science in sports administration from Liberty University and holds a bachelor of science in sports management from Guilford College. Monday, February 10, 2020. joining San Francisco 49ers Katie Sowers and Tampa Bays Lori Locust and Maral Javadifar. During King's time with the Carolina Pheonix, 2006- 2017, they won an IWFL Championship, the Founders Bowl and Founders Bowl Tournament Championship. Tuggle: Well, when my cousin took over the program, I helped him out for seven years. Locust and Sowers are two of Kings closest friends in the league, and if she has needed any advice or thoughts, she has reached out to them for their insight and knowledge. As a coach, she's worked at the collegiate and professional levels, including two internships with head coach Ron Rivera when he was with the Carolina Panthers. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Their 22 touchdowns accounted for nearly half of team's touchdowns (48%). Reyes, who has never played in a football game before, will begin his career with the Washington Football Team. 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I didn't find out until I saw her playing football that her passion for football is 100% more than for basketball. Dawn Onley | Feb 10, 2020 King shares her journey to becoming an NFL coach. Subscri. Rivera told her he wanted her to come on as an offensive assistant and laid out exactly what he wanted while she was there. In the two years King was the head coach, Johnson & Wales had a 37-10 record. She also said she would like to serve as a role model. Originally, with the Panthers, and similarly with the Redskins, thats where the need was. With experience coaching in the now-defunct AAF, the NCAA and as a part-time intern under Rivera with the Panthers, King knows what to expect in her new role this coming season. Last week, King watched one of her friends -- San Francisco 49ers assistant Katie Sowers -- become the first female assistant coach to reach the Super Bowl. How do they get by somebody? alias => "washington\/\/redskins\/reports-redskins-hire-jennifer-king-first-african-american-female-assistant-coach-nfl", title => "Reports: Redskins to hire Jennifer King, first African-American female assistant coach in NFL history", article_body => "
The Redskins are reportedly set to make history by making Jennifer King the first full-time African-American female assistant coach in NFL history. She was a championship basketball coach. Previously, she covered the Washington Commanders for The Athletic. She explained who she was, and described how on most days, she stood on the other side of the Panthers practice facility fence, listening. The news of Washington's interest in hiring King was first reported by The Athletic. Here are five things to know about one of the team's newest defensive ends. She's a person that you can count on, someone that was constantly working with the kids to get them better. King is plenty qualified for the job and her story can serve as an inspiration to young girls who had previously been discouraged from taking an interest in football. My parents used to laugh at me Id win awards in basketball, in college, in high school, and Id throw them in the back of my car or my trunk and I wouldnt even think about it. She also was an offensive assistant with Dartmouth College this past fall. 1, Panthers' Bryce Young is all 'business now', Top picks Christian Gonzalez, Keion White reflect Patriots' ideal identity, Big takeaways from the NFL draft: A historic QB class, the rebuilt AFC South and new GMs thriving, NFL Nation sizes up all 259 draft selections, XFL semifinals: Defenders roll Sea Dragons, set up title showdown with Renegades. Jennifer King will work with the offensive staff with a focus on the running backs, the team announced Monday. Few people work in the NFL considering how big coaching is. To have that opportunity, it opens the door for whatever is possible for young girls and for women. "She's been through what we've been through," he said. The Jets hired Collette Smith in 2017, but she only worked during training camp. "There was never, like, a black superhero, and now that there's a black superhero, it's like, 'Holy cow! Here are five things to know about one of the newest additions to the defensive line. Last fall, King worked with Dartmouth College as an offensive assistant, helping create scouting reports and working with the receivers. Washington Redskins. "I was a quarterback because I had a high football IQ, and I could throw and was athletic, but I didn't really want to be there," King told ESPN's David Newton in 2018. Still, the coaching staff put her there because she has a deep understanding of the sport. You got guys that run the 40 in 4.3 [seconds], so yeah, maybe they can outrun anybody no matter what. Although King did play quarterback for the Phoenix, it was never her first choice. Shes great. Washington used its second-round pick (51st overall) to take Texas offensive tackle Sam Cosmi. During the summers at the Division III level, we can't work with kids. The Washington Redskins are working to finalize a deal with Jennifer King, to make her the NFL's first full-time, female, African-American assistant coach. She could teach you how to make a nice move on somebody and how to work. 2. ", Last year at a Women's Careers in Football Forum, Rivera said that female coaches were "an untapped source. Irrelevant' pick on Toledo's Johnson, Chargers go all-in on TCU with Duggan pick in 7th, Fantasy football rankings for 2023 season, 10 fantasy football breakout players for 2023, Will Levis opens up about emotional draft day, Steelers' first draft under Omar Khan was 'aggressive' and achieved high marks, After hoopla of going No. She also said she would like to serve as a role model. Could you tell that, while she did love basketball, her true passion was elsewhere on the football field? "For the little girls, that's just what I want for them: To let them know, if this is what they want to do, they can do it," King told ESPN. King first met Rivera in 2016 at an NFL Women's Careers in Football Forum. Jennifer King makes history by joining Redskins. "Her familiarity with my expectations as a coach and my firsthand knowledge of her work ethic and preparation were big factors in bringing her to the Redskins.". She told her sister, and that was about it. The Redskins have slowly assembled their coach staff for 2020 under the newly hired Rivera, with King appearing to be the latest addition to that group.<\/p>\n