Nolan Carroll
Head Football Coach

Jacksonville, Floria native & retired National Football League (NFL) player, Nolan A. Carroll II got his start after being drafted in the fifth round of the 2010 NFL draft by the Miami Dolphins. He excelled in his four years with the Dolphins; he had 5 interceptions, one forced fumble and 3 quarterback sacks. By 2014, Nolan was one of the top free agent corners available and made the list of potential pro bowl eligible players. As a free agent in 2014, Nolan signed with Philadelphia Eagles. In 2015 week-6, Nolan was named to “Gruden's Grinder.” He shut down Odell Beckham Jr. and had a pick-6 to change the momentum of the game for an Eagles win. By the 11th game in the 2015 season, Nolan ranked 2nd amongst all NFL cornerbacks with 57 tackles, 10 pass-defensed, and two interceptions including a return for a touchdown. However, he did endure a season ending injury when a fellow player fell on and broke his fibula. In 2015 Nolan, once again, made the list of potential pro bowl eligible players. After spending eight years in the league, Nolan retired last from the Dallas Cowboys and went into business. Finding new passions; public speaking. He went on to publish a motivational book titled “It’s Up To You” and found ways to utilize his playing experience to encourage others

Michael Carter
Defensive Coordinator

Michael Carter (born April 28, 1986 in Windsor, Ontario) is a professional Canadian football defensive back for the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League. He was drafted 19th overall by the BC Lions in the 2011 CFL Draft. He played college football for theUniversity of Maryland Terrapins. Coach Carter started his college career in 2006 at Erie Community College. Coach Carter received a 2006 preseason honorable mention All-American ... a first-team all-conference selection as a freshman ... posted 35 tackles, including 25 solo stops and two tackles for loss, as a defensive back in 2006 ... also had four interceptions and 12 pass break-ups ... returned one interception 95 yards for a TD ... team MVP as a freshman and named the NE Conference Athlete of the Year ... won fastest man contest at the junior college prospect combine two-straight years, running a 4.34 and 4.33 40-yard dash, respectively ... also recruited by Louisville, Tulsa and Indiana. At Sandwich Secondary School, he was one of the top high school players in the country as a senior ... tabbed first-team All-Canada as a senior when he led the country in interceptions ... Canada's special teams player of the year ... a member of four national title teams ... also played basketball and ran track. As a Senior at the University of Maryland in 2010, Coach Carter Played in 11 games as a reserve cornerback ... also saw time on special teams ... had a career-high tying three tackles vs. Morgan State (9/11) ... added two stops vs. East Carolina (12/29) ... earned Iron Terp status during spring testing, posting the 22nd-highest strength index on the team.

Damien Swain
Offensive Coordinator

Damien Swain is a Jacksonville, Florida native and former CFL wide receiver. He attended Jean Ribault High School, and went on to play college football at Alabama State University. He later played for the British Columbia Lions in 2002, and was invited to the Ravens training camp in 2001. His son Shemar Bridges is currently on the Baltimore Ravens.

David Charles
Special Teams Coordinator

Coach David Charles is a Jacksonville, Florida native and former Forrest High school stand out. He is a volunteer a Special Teams Coach at Fleming Island High school. Coach Charles is active with Fellowship Christian Athletes (FCA) and leads a youth misistery for the organization with surrounding high schools and programs.

Javari Kelly
Defensive Line Coach

Coach Javari Kelly Sr. is currently the Defensive linemen coach for JAA. Coach Kelly love for football started at Charlton County High School in Folkston, Georgia where he played Defensive lineman. After graduating high school in 1998, Coach Kelly received a football scholarship to attend Bethune-Cookman University, where he played Defensive linemen from 1998-2003. Coach Kelly also played professional indoor football for the Orlando Predators from 2003-2005. In 2005, Coach Kelly made the Tampa Bay Buccaneers practice team. Javari Kelly Sr started coaching Defensive linemen at Mandarin High School from 2006-2008 and continued his coaching career at Westside High School from 2010-2012. Coach Kelly coached at Raines High School from 2012-2018, winning two state titles in 2017 and 2018. Coach Kelly started his colligate coaching career at Edward Waters University from 2019-2021 and is currently entering his second year at JAA.

Roderick Harris
Defensive Backs Coach

Coach Roderick "Prime" Harris Attended Astronaut High School in Titusville,Florida where he was all space coast conference and is in the sports hall of fame. Coach Prime then attended Southwestern University where he started as a true freshman and led the conference in punt returns. He then went on to play in Toronto Canada in the CFL and in the AFL and was a He was a 3 time defensive player of the year. In 2010 Coach Prime was inducted into the SSFL Hall of Fame. Coach Prime was the defensive back coach at Edward Waters University for 3 years and has coached at Forrest High School, Ribault High School,Terry Parker High School and Stanton Prep High School. He is married to Stacy Harris and has one son Joshua Harris.

Chris Griffin
Linebackers Coach

Coach Chris Griffin played High School football at Lee County High School in Leesburg, GA. Joined the United States Air Force after high school and has been serving for 13 years as a Medic. Deployed overseas in 2012 and treated and or transported 2700+ patients. Coached high school football at Fleming Island. Coached football at JAA 2021 and is on his second year coaching for the Moccassins. He has a passion for mentoring students to excel in the classroom and on the field.

Derrick Deen
Recruiting Coordinator

Deen is in his first year in the junior collegiate ranks, previously serving as an area scout and football operations assistant for the Hula Bowl, an annual postseason NFL Draft all-star bowl.

Prior to joining the Mocassins, Deen previously served as an analyst for Rivals.com, covering Western Kentucky football. He also analyzes college football for Sideline Sports Network and writes NFL Draft content for Blue Chip Scouting.

Currently, Deen is a scout for the 2023 Hula Bowl and 2023 Podyum All-Star Bowl. He coaches quarterbacks Henry F. Moss middle school.

The point is whether or not I improved over yesterday. The only opponent you have to beat is yourself, the way you used to be.

Football Coaching Staff

Nolan Carroll
Head Football Coach

Michael Carter
Defensive Coordinator

Damien Swain
Offensive Coordinator

David Charles
Special Teams Coordinator

Javari Kelly
Defensive Line Coach

Roderick Harris
Defensive Backs Coach

Chris Griffin
Linebackers Coach

Derrick Deen
Recruiting Coordinator

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Nolan CarrollHead Football Coach

Michael CarterDefensive Coordinator

Damien SwainOffensive Coordinator

David Charles Special Teams Coordinator

Javari KellyDefensive Line Coach

Roderick HarrisDefensive Backs Coach

Chris GriffinLinebackers Coach

Derrick DeenRecruiting Coordinator

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Football Coaching Staff

Nolan Carroll
Head Football Coach

Michael Carter
Defensive Coordinator

Damien Swain
Offensive Coordinator

David Charles
Special Teams Coordinator

Javari Kelly
Defensive Line Coach

Roderick Harris
Defensive Backs Coach

Chris Griffin
Linebackers Coach

Derrick Deen
Recruiting Coordinator