Maj. Jake Jenkins Named Sprint Football Head Coach

Three-year letterwinner (1993-95) and defensive team captain with the Navy sprint football team

	Head coach Maj. Jake Jenkins, USMC

Aug. 15, 2007

ANNAPOLIS, Md. - Maj. Jake Jenkins, USMC, has been named the head coach of the Navy sprint football team, a program that has won more CSFL/ELFL titles (31) and the highest winning percentage (.819) among any other school in league history.

No stranger to the ranks of the sprint football community, Maj. Jenkins was a two-time all-league defensive lineman and served as the defensive team captain of a 1995 squad that posted a perfect 6-0 record and claimed the ELFL title.

"Given Maj. Jenkins's experience, leadership and past success with the Navy sprint football team, we expect the same level of commitment and enthusiasm that has been a trademark of the program throughout its entire history," stated Naval Academy Director of Athletics Chet Gladchuk. "A program as steeped in tradition as sprint football aspires to nothing less than the national championship every year."

"I am proud to return to my alma mater to give back to a team that meant so much to me as a midshipman," said Maj. Jenkins. "The tradition is long and rich here and I look forward to adding what I can to the legacy of the team. The league is extremely competitive and adds to the foundation of experiences that will shape these future leaders."

Following commissioning from the Naval Academy in May 1996, Maj. Jenkins graduated from The Basic School in March 1997 and Infantry Officers Course in August 1997. From there, he was assigned to 3rd Battalion 5th Marines where he held the billets of Rifle Platoon Commander, Rifle Company Executive Officer and CAAT Platoon Commander. As a Rifle Platoon Commander he deployed as part of the boat company in the 31st MEU and participated in the joint Exercise Cobra Gold in Thailand.

In February of 2000, he was assigned to Recruiting Station Baltimore where he held the billet of Operations Officer.

After graduating from the Expeditionary Warfare School in May 2004, he reported to 1st Battalion 8th Marines, where he assumed command of Headquarters and Service Company and deployed to Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom II. Upon return from Iraq, he assumed command of Charlie Company.

While in command of Charlie Company, Maj. Jenkins was deployed in support of JTF Katrina in order to assist with search and recovery, and humanitarian assistance. He later deployed as part of the 24 MEU and participated in the evacuation of 15,000 American Citizens from worn torn Lebanon. Charlie Company was entrusted with providing security for the U.S. Embassy in Beirut throughout the evolution. He also took part in Operation Infinite Moonlight, a bilateral event with the Jordanian Army.

Personal decorations include Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Achievement medal with combat distinguishing device and Combat Action Ribbon.

Maj. Jenkins, 35, is married to the former Kristen Corbett of Catonsville, Md. They have three daughters, Ryleigh (4), Mackenna (3) and Haidyn (7 months).