Jordan Black played at Notre Dame and played 10 years in NFL
After going 1-7 a year ago, which included two forfeits due to the lack of players, Fort Bend Christian Academy made a change.
A big change.
At 6-foot-5, 250-pounds, first-year head coach Jordan Black looks the part. He played the part having donned the uniform for Notre Dame and in the NFL for a decade. One of his stops was with the Houston Texans and he's laid down some roots ever since. Talk about root, he also has five children and runs a Snap Fitness Gym in Missouri City.
"I'm trying to change the culture here," Black said. "I want a football team that is willing to run through a brick wall. I want the team to play with passion, and I want that to be noticeable to folks in the stands."
Some returners are on the mend from last year and others have moved in. The Eagles should be much-improved with an offensive line made up of junior DI anchor Remington Strickland. Robert Walter and Tony Saa, who will protect QB JD Migl.
VYPE Coaches' Corner: FCBA Head FB Coach Jordan Black
"We have a lot of talent. You will see a huge difference from last year's team," he said. "Just because we are rebuilding, doesn't mean we don't have goals. I do have a goal and that's to win a district championship. I don't care what happened last year and what the expectations are this year, I want to win a district championship."
After playing at the highest level, Black has a wealth of football knowledge to relay to his athletes.
"You can't worry about your own performance as a player," he said. "You need to worry about what you can do for the team. If you are worried about what a scout might like or not like, you are going to be mistake-prone. Enjoy the game of football and play with as much effort as you can and everything else will take care of itself."
CAN YOUR COACH DO THIS?
My players work hard but we can always find a little time for fun. pic.twitter.com/jsipigMyRO
— Jordan Black (@jordanblack78) July 28, 2019
