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Holmes and Neff both come to NSU after working in similar capacities with Scott at Virginia State. Faragalli, who served on Scott's staff at Virginia State in 2013, most recently served as quarterbacks coach, special teams coach and primary play-caller at Christopher Newport University. Holmes will also coach NSU's linebackers, while Faragalli will mentor the Spartan receivers.
Holmes has distinguished himself as a defensive coach at the FBS and FCS levels as well as the professional ranks. Most recently, Holmes coached a 2014 Virginia State defense that played an integral role in the Trojans' 10-3 record, CIAA championship and first-ever appearance in the NCAA Division II playoffs. His defense ranked in the national Division II top 20 in turnovers gained (11th, 31), interceptions (12th, 18), passing defense (17th, 174.2 ypg) and total defense (20th, 314.7 ypg).
Holmes is no stranger to the MEAC. He had two successful stints as defensive coordinator at Hampton University and was also the Pirates' head coach in 2008. Holmes began his coaching career as the linebackers coach and co-defensive coordinator at Hampton from 1992 to 1994. During those three seasons with the Pirates, Hampton posted a record of 31-4-1, making two trips to the NCAA playoffs and capturing the 1994 Black College National Championship.
Latrell Scott Head Football Coach
Mike Faragalli Offensive Coordinator/Receivers
Jerry Holmes Defensive Coordinator/Linebackers
Chris Neff Assistant AD for Strength & Conditioning
Paul Macklin Running backs/Recruiting Coordinator
After leaving Hampton, Holmes spent the next four seasons (1995-98) as the defensive backs coach at his alma mater, West Virginia University. In 1996, the Mountaineers featured the nation's top-ranked defense that included a No. 5 national ranking against the pass. Following his tenure in Morgantown, W.Va., Holmes spent five seasons as a defensive backs coach in the NFL, first for Cleveland (1999-2000), then Washington (2001) and finally San Diego (2002-03).
Holmes returned to Hampton as defensive coordinator and linebackers coach from 2004-07. HU went 37-10 in that span, winning three straight MEAC titles and making three NCAA Division I FCS playoff appearances from 2004-06. The Pirates' defenses were a big reason for that success, ranking sixth in the nation in total defense and second in scoring defense in 2005, then 15th nationally in total defense and sixth in scoring defense in 2006.
As head coach, Holmes led HU to a 6-5 record in 2008.
Holmes' professional playing career as a cornerback spanned 12 seasons and included stops with the NFL's New York Jets (1980-83, 86-87), Detroit Lions (1988-89) and Green Bay Packers (1990-91) as well as the USFL's Pittsburgh Maulers (1984) and New Jersey Generals (1985). Holmes recorded 25 career interceptions in the NFL.
Holmes is a native of Newport News, Va., and a 1979 graduate of West Virginia.
"I'm very pleased to have Jerry Holmes join my coaching staff," Scott said. "My relationship with him goes back to my playing days at Hampton. He was a big part of our success last year at VSU and I know he will be great for our student-athletes here."
Faragalli has more than 30 years of coaching experience. His extensive resume includes experience as both an assistant and head coach. At the collegiate level, he has served as an assistant coach at Rhode Island (1981), Wisconsin (1982), William & Mary (1983-84), Bowling Green (1991-94 and 1996-99), Lafayette (2000-07), Richmond (2008-09), Virginia (2010-12), Virginia State (2013) and CNU (2014). His professional stops have all come in the Canadian Football League, including a stint as head coach of the Toronto Argonauts in 1995.
Last season at CNU, Faragalli served as the Captains' quarterbacks coach, special teams coach and primary play-caller. CNU averaged 35 points and more than 420 yards per game en route to an 8-4 record and the USA South Conference title. The Captains also won a first-round game in the NCAA Division III playoffs.
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In 2013, Faragalli served as quarterbacks coach for Scott at Virginia State. The Trojans went 9-1 overall, including 7-0 in CIAA play, and won the conference's Northern Division crown that season.
Faragalli was the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at the University of Richmond under head coach Mike London when the Spiders won the FCS national championship in 2008 and the CAA championship in 2009. He went with London to the University of Virginia in 2010 and served as Cavaliers' running backs coach for three seasons.
Faragalli was offensive coordinator for eight seasons at Lafayette, helping the Leopards win three Patriot League championships. Faragalli sandwiched two four-year stints as the offensive coordinator at Bowling Green around one season as the head coach of the CFL's Toronto Argonauts in 1995. Faragalli has a wealth of CFL experience, serving as the offensive coordinator with three different clubs from 1985-1990. He spent one season in Montreal and two in Hamilton - winning the 1986 Grey Cup championship with Hamilton - and three in Edmonton.
Faragalli served as receivers coach during his stints at Rhode Island, Wisconsin and William & Mary. Faragalli is a native of Philadelphia and a 1980 graduate of the University of Rhode Island, where he played defensive back.
"We're excited to have someone of coach Faragalli's experience and stature leading our offense," Scott said. "He was also an integral part of my first year VSU and has more than 30 years of experience at some very successful programs. It's great to have him become part of what we're building at NSU."
A native of Richmond, Va., Neff served as the Trojans' strength and conditioning coach this past fall during their run to the CIAA championship. Neff has six years of experience as a strength and speed coach for student-athletes. He has also served as an intern at the University of Richmond, working with the Spiders' football, baseball and women's lacrosse athletes. He earned his bachelor's degree in exercise science from VCU and is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through the National Strength and Conditioning Association.
Scott also announced Wednesday that Paul Macklin, who served as running backs coach at NSU for the last five seasons, will remain on staff.
Matt Michalec, Asst. AD/Communications
COURTESY NORFOLK STATE UNIVERSITY ATHLETIC COMMUNICATIONS
Faragalli was the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at the University of Richmond under head coach Mike London when the Spiders won the FCS national championship in 2008 and the CAA championship in 2009. He went with London to the University of Virginia in 2010 and served as Cavaliers' running backs coach for three seasons.
Faragalli was offensive coordinator for eight seasons at Lafayette, helping the Leopards win three Patriot League championships. Faragalli sandwiched two four-year stints as the offensive coordinator at Bowling Green around one season as the head coach of the CFL's Toronto Argonauts in 1995. Faragalli has a wealth of CFL experience, serving as the offensive coordinator with three different clubs from 1985-1990. He spent one season in Montreal and two in Hamilton - winning the 1986 Grey Cup championship with Hamilton - and three in Edmonton.
Faragalli served as receivers coach during his stints at Rhode Island, Wisconsin and William & Mary. Faragalli is a native of Philadelphia and a 1980 graduate of the University of Rhode Island, where he played defensive back.
"We're excited to have someone of coach Faragalli's experience and stature leading our offense," Scott said. "He was also an integral part of my first year VSU and has more than 30 years of experience at some very successful programs. It's great to have him become part of what we're building at NSU."
A native of Richmond, Va., Neff served as the Trojans' strength and conditioning coach this past fall during their run to the CIAA championship. Neff has six years of experience as a strength and speed coach for student-athletes. He has also served as an intern at the University of Richmond, working with the Spiders' football, baseball and women's lacrosse athletes. He earned his bachelor's degree in exercise science from VCU and is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through the National Strength and Conditioning Association.
Scott also announced Wednesday that Paul Macklin, who served as running backs coach at NSU for the last five seasons, will remain on staff.
Matt Michalec, Asst. AD/Communications
COURTESY NORFOLK STATE UNIVERSITY ATHLETIC COMMUNICATIONS
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