COACHING STAFF
HEAD COACH
Waymond Jackson
About Coach Jackson
With a wide breadth of game-related experience and knowledge complemented by a deep understanding of football program management, Coach Jackson is poised to lead the program with expert on- and off-the-field acumen.
Throughout his career, Jackson has continually raised the bar for student-athletes—and has an impressive track record of success spurring players’ athletic, academic and personal growth. Additionally, his passion for competition has driven measurable improvements for the programs he has served.
Coach Jackson has amassed a notable list of career highlights that will bolster his ability to provide top-notch mentorship and instruction to his players. He has more than 15 years of coaching experience at the NCAA Division I Power 5, NCAA Division II and high school levels, starting as a graduate assistant coach at the University of South Carolina under then-Head Coach Steve Spurrier. At South Carolina, he worked with NFL-level talent daily, coaching in an SEC championship game, during three bowl games (all of which resulted in victory) and back-to-back school record-setting most win seasons. The Gamecocks were consistently ranked in the AP Top 10 poll—ranking as high as third on multiple occasions.
Following his time at South Carolina, Jackson served as defensive coordinator at high school programs in Colorado, South Carolina, Florida and Georgia—helping lead teams to the playoffs in each state and securing college scholarship opportunities for his players along the way. Jackson also coached at Catawba College in North Carolina and Limestone University in South Carolina, generating defensive and special teams accomplishments that led the region, dominated the conference, ranked nationally and significantly improved on previous years’ team and individual performances.
He has served as an academic coordinator on multiple occasions, and rounds out his resume with previous roles as a recruiting coordinator, college recruiter, director of player development and director of community engagement.
Education:
Georgia College & State University, Milledgeville, GA Master of Arts: Teaching Kinesiology and Physical Education
University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC Bachelor of Science: Exercise Science
Family: Wife Ashley Mohr Jackson, sons Hayden (4) and Holden (3).
Coaching Experience:
2022-2024: Duluth High School, Duluth, GA. Served as Defensive & Recruiting Coordinator, Director of Player Development & Community Engagement, Co-Head Track Coach
2021-2022: Limestone University, Gaffney, SC. Served as Interim Head Football Coach, Special Teams Coordinator/Defensive Pass Game Coordinator, Community Liaison
2018-2021: Catawba College, Salisbury, NC. Served as Special Teams Coordinator, Safeties Coach, Academic Coordinator
2017-2018: East Ridge High School, Clemont, FL. Served as Co-Defensive Coordinator/Linebacker Coach
2015-2017: Shiloh High School, Snellville, GA. Served as Associate Head Football Coach, Defensive Coordinator, Linebackers Coach
2014-2015: Emerald High School, Greenwood, SC. Served as Defensive Coordinator, Linebackers Coach, Academic Coordinator
2013-2014: Gateway High School, Aurora, CO. Served as Assistant Head Football Coach, Defensive Coordinator, Linebackers Coach
2007-2013: University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC. Served as Interim Linebackers Coach, Defensive Graduate Assistant Coach
Results and Accomplishments:
2023: Most wins in a season since 1995, 2nd playoff appearance since 1995, fewest points allowed since 2003
2021- 2022: #3 passing defense in the conference
2018-2021: Nationally ranked special teams unit and players, four all-conference players
2017: Reached the Florida state playoffs for the first time in six years
2015-2016: Gwinnett County Tally Johnson Assistant Coach of the Year
2014: Reached South Carolina state championship quarter finals
2013: Reached Colorado state playoffs
2007-2013: Reached SEC championship game, four bowl game appearances (three bowl game wins), coached during the first South Carolina win against a #1 ranked opponent (Alabama)
Coach KD Arrington
Assistant Head Coach, Director of Player Development, Defensive Backs Coach
Coach Arrington is a U.S. Army veteran with a decade of experience coaching football. In addition to his work on the field, Coach Arrington further supports the Kadets football program as a graphic design artist. A fan of the Baltimore Ravens, Auburn Tigers, and seafood, Coach Arrington moved to Colorado from Georgia with his wife Jennifer and niece Keneisha.
Coach Noah Hiemer
Offensive Coordinator, Running Backs Coach
A graduate of Florida State University with a BS in athletic training, Coach Hiemer has nearly half a decade coaching. In addition to his role on the varsity team, Coach Heimer is also the 9th grade team’s head coach. A student of the game and fan of all things football, Coach Hiemer enjoys supporting his Florida State Seminoles, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and the Nebraska Cornhuskers. He also enjoys snowboarding, cooking, tennis, and golf (while eating wings, of course).
Coach Michael Weigl
Defensive Coordinator and Linebackers Coach
With nearly a decade of coaching experience, Coach Weigl complements his varsity roles as the Kadets Junior Varsity Head Coach and also has experience in the field of massage therapy. A massive fan of all things Marvel, Coach Weigl enjoys spending his free time hiking, playing recreational sports, supporting his Houston Texans, and watching baseball.
Coach Mike Magee
Offensive Line
Coach Magee has nearly two decades of experience and serves as the Kadets Run Game Coordinator. With a Bachelor of Science in psychology, it makes sense that Coach Magee enjoys watching crime dramas. He is also a Baltimore Ravens and basketball fan who enjoys spending time with his wife Jennifer and sons Atlas and Shep.
Coach Brian Pohl
Tight Ends Coach
A seasoned coach with more than a decade and a half of experience in multiple sports, Coach Pohl serves as the team’s Director of Staff Development—putting his Bachelor of Science in Technology Education and a Masters of Educational Leadership to good use. Coach Pohl enjoys spending time outdoors with his wife Michelle, son Madden, daughters Lauren and Eden, and Golden Retriever Copper.
Coach Dan Cronin
Defensive Line Coach
In addition to coaching D-Line, Coach Cronin also serves as Director of Player Development. An experienced coach with a business degree from Notre Dame and Master of Science from CSU, Coach Cronin is a former leader of the Air Force Academy Football Booster Club. He enjoys spending what little free time he has with his wife Barb, following Notre Dame football and the Pittsburgh Steelers, and watching college basketball.
Coach Trey Baab
Specialist Coach
With a diverse background in coaching, Coach Baab supervises the Kadets kickers and long snappers. A local Colorado Springs high school graduate, he has a background in analytics and is a purple belt in Microsoft Excel. Coach Baab is a Texas Longhorns fan who also enjoys soccer, rock climbing, and camping in the Colorado outdoors in his spare time.
Coach Craig Brown
Outside Linebackers Coach
In his first year coaching high school football, Coach Brown is also the Kadets video coordinator. In addition to spending his free time with his wife Shawnna, daughter Amiah, and son Brayden, Coach Brown enjoys doing yard work and cheering on his Pittsburgh Steelers (presumably while enjoying Buffalo Wild Wings).