Henry Frazier III Head Coach

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1 Panther Head Coach Frazier Still Focused on the Challenge Henry Frazier III Head Coach Henry Frazier III enters his second season as head coach of the Prairie View A&M University Panthers. Becoming the 22nd head football coach on Dec. 22, 2003, he remains excited about the challenge of turning around a program that has not had a winning season since His new journey commenced Dec. 22, 2003, when he became the 22nd head football coach at Prairie View A&M University. A native of Washington D.C. and a 1993 graduate of Bowie State University, Frazier played quarterback for BSU and went as a starter. He guided the Bulldogs to the NCAA playoffs in 1988 and a Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Championship in Upon graduating from Bowie State, Frazier entered the coaching ranks and had tremendous success as a head coach on the high school level in Maryland. Frazier continued to climb the coaching ladder and was named the head football coach at Bowie State in He quickly turned his alma mater into one of the CIAA s best. In 2001, Frazier led Bowie State to its best season since 1989 with a 7-3 record. For his success on the field, he was selected as the Coach of the Year by the CIAA and 100 percent Wrong Club in Atlanta, Ga. In addition, the 2001 Bulldogs also fielded the number one ranked pass defense and number seven ranked defense in NCAA Division II. After an impressive 2001 season, Frazier moved the BSU program to another level during the 2002 season with their first-ever CIAA Eastern Division title and CIAA championship game appearance. Continuing the winning tradition in 2003, he guided the Bulldogs to their third consecutive winning season with a second place finish in the CIAA Eastern Division. Frazier s career record at Bowie State currently stands as the most victories by any football coach at BSU. Prior to his arrival, Prairie View had posted two consecutive one win seasons in 2002 and In his first season at PVAMU, Frazier and staff led the Panthers to their most wins since 2001 by winning a total of three games. Prairie View also defeated arch rival Texas Southern for the first time in 15 years, beating the Tigers 25-7 in the 20th annual Labor Day Classic. In doing so, he led the Panthers to their first 2-0 start since When comparing Frazier s current win totals to Prairie View s last seven coaches, he has already eclipsed the win marks of six of the last seven coaches at PVAMU. Frazier s coaching philosophy centers around the belief that for a program to become successful, its players need to have fun on the field. "In order to run a successful program you must provide your studentathletes with structure and discipline," said Frazier. "Whenever you are able to create that type of atmosphere for your players as well as making it fun for them, you have the basic elements needed for success." Frazier is married to the former LaNier Turner of Washington, D.C. They have three children, Brijan (15), Brinia (6) and Henry IV (4). Frazier s Ledger Year Record School Bowie State Bowie State * Bowie State 2nd CIAA Eastern Division Bowie State CIAA Eastern Division Title Bowie State 2nd CIAA Eastern Division Prairie View Career *Coach of the Year Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association The Fraziers: Henry IV, Brinia, Brijan, Henry III and LaNier Panther Football sports.pvamu.edu

2 Assistant Coaches and Support Staff sports.pvamu.edu Prince Pearson Assistant Head Coach Offensive Line/Recruiting Coordinator Pearson joined the Prairie View coaching staff in the spring of 2004 after successful tenures on the high school and collegiate levels. On the field, he oversees the development of the offensive line and coordinates the Panthers running game along with overseeing the team s recruiting effort. Born in Lake City, Fla., Pearson had a successful high school career as an offensive lineman at St. Thomas Aquinas High School in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. He was recruited by the University of Minnesota and finished his career as an All-Big 10 nominee. After graduating from Minnesota in 1993, Pearson returned back to Florida and eventually became the offensive coordinator for Boyd Anderson High School in Fort Lauderdale. In 1997, Pearson moved to the college ranks and became an assistant football coach at the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, Mass. While at Holy Cross, he assisted with the team s film breakdown and coached the defensive line. After one season at Holy Cross, Pearson returned to Florida in 1998 and assumed the head coaching duties at Hallandale High School. Pearson quickly made his mark at Hallandale by leading the team to its first playoff berth in 16 years. For his efforts on the field, Pearson was selected to coach in two all-star games and was nominated for Coach of the Year in Pearson moved on to Texas Southern in 2000, where he spent three seasons as its offensive line coach, run game coordinator and recruiting coordinator. He is married to the former Evangeline Suarez of Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Miles Brandon Defensive Line Miles Brandon arrives to the "Hill" after spending the previous season at Clarion University of Pennsylvania. At Clarion, Brandon served as the team s defensive line coach along with assisting with the special teams units. Prior to his one year stint at Clarion, Brandon spent three seasons as head football coach at Lane College in Jackson, Tenn. While serving as head coach, Brandon played a major role in recruiting, strength and conditioning and the overall running of Lane s football program. Brandon began his coaching career in 1991 at Urbana University in Urbana, Ohio, where he was the defensive line coach. He then moved on to Morehead State University in Morehead, Ky., working as its defensive line coach and strength and conditioning coordinator. Originally from Pittsburgh, Pa., Brandon played defensive end at Ohio University and was a three-year letterman. He received a bachelor of science degree in Sports Science. Brandon is married to the former Latonya C. Schooling of Radcliff, Ky. They have two children, Summer (4) and Miles, Jr. (2). Heishma Northern Defensive Coordinator A new addition to the Panther coaching staff but no stranger to the Southwestern Athletic Conference, Heishma Northern brings a wide range of experience to Prairie View. He will serve as the Panthers defensive coordinator and will assist with various aspects of Prairie View s recruiting operations. Northern spent the previous seven seasons at Grambling State University. He served Grambling State in a variety of capacities during his tenure. Initially brought to GSU to serve as running backs coach, he made the transition to coaching defensive backs in His unit was ranked ninth in the country in interceptions that season, helping pave the way for GSU s second consecutive SWAC title of a three-peat reign. During the 2002 season, his group improved, moving up to fourth in the nation in interceptions. In 2003, Northern assumed the role of interim defensive coordinator and immediately made his impact felt. Defensively, Grambling State ranked in the top five in the SWAC in five major statistical categories. The Tigers ranked second in rushing, third in scoring defense, fourth in opponent third down percentage, fourth in turnover margin and fifth in sacks. In addition, the Tigers ranked third nationally against the run in Division I-AA football. Northern has had five of his former players enter the professional football realm, gaining experience with the NFL, World League and Arena Football League. A 1996 mathematics education graduate of Southern University, Northern began his coaching career on the high school level at Glen Oaks High School in Baton Rouge, La., where he coached girl s basketball and baseball. He then moved on to Morehouse College in Atlanta, Ga., serving as the team s running backs coach in Northern is the oldest of three siblings and is married to the former Paula Duell of Baton Rouge, La. Michael Bryant Quarterbacks A former pupil under Frazier at Bowie State, Michael Bryant enters his second season as a member of the Panther staff. Originally from Washington, D.C., Bryant attended McKinley Tech High School and was a standout wide receiver and return specialist at Bowie State from He helped propel the Bulldogs to the upper echelon of the CIAA and was a three-year football captain and all-conference athlete. He earned back-to-back team offensive MVP honors in 2001 and In addition, Bryant also was selected as the school s Male Student-Athlete of the Year in both 2001 and He holds school career records with 1,854 receiving yards and 18 touchdown receptions. Off the field, Bryant s academic record is equally as impressive as his collegiate record. In 2001, he received a bachelor s in communications and a master of arts in public administration in 2003, both from Bowie State. In addition, Bryant also spent time working for the Federal Government in a wide variety of positions along with coaching quarterbacks and receivers at Bowie State Panther Football 7

3 Dwayne Foster Running Backs John Pearce Linebackers/Special Teams Coordinator After spending last season as tightends/running backs coach with Catholic University in Washington, D.C., Foster rejoins head coach Henry Frazier III as a member of the Panther coaching staff, serving as the team s running backs coach. At Catholic, Foster was responsible for coordinating the team s special teams game plans in addition to his tight-end/running back coaching responsibilities. Prior to coaching at Catholic University, Foster worked at Bowie State University in Bowie, Md. for the 2003 season and Archbishop Carroll High School in Washington, D.C. from 1997 to Foster coached the offensive line at Bowie State and was the head football coach at Archbishop Carroll, guiding the team in all aspects of the program. He was awarded for his hard work with Coach of the Year Honors by the Washington Catholic Athletic Conference Committee in Foster spent his playing days at Delaware State University in Dover, Del., helping DSU capture two MEAC championships during his freshman and junior seasons. Foster is a member of the Black Coaches Association as well the American Football Coaches Association. He is married to the former Lashun Powers of Washington D.C. and they have three children, Delaney (4), Drew (3) and Denae (1). A 1991 graduate of the University of Delaware, Pearce begins his second season as linebackers coach and first year as special teams coordinator with the Panthers. Born in Washington, D.C., Pearce graduated from Suitland High School in Suitland, Md. and earned two letters as a defensive lineman. Once his playing career concluded, Pearce entered the coaching profession and moved back-and-forth between the high school and collegiate ranks. He started out as the line coach at Parkdale High School before moving to Catholic University and then to Bowie State. At Bowie State, Pearce served as the team s defensive line coach and co-defensive coordinator. After his stint at Bowie State, Pearce moved to Florida and coached at Santa Fe and Buchholz high schools from After four years in Florida, Pearce returned to the college level and coordinated recruiting efforts along with coaching the defensive line at Shepherd College from In 2003, Pearce moved to Norfolk State and served as the defensive line coach along with coordinating film exchange. In addition to his bachelor s degree in health and physical education, Pearce earned a master s in secondary education from Bowie State University. He s a member of the American Football Coaches Association and is married to the former Samantha Krumpe of Medford, N.J. They have two children, Max (7) and Calvin (6). Roy Jones Wide Receivers Jones serves on the Panthers staff as the wide receivers coach. He came to Prairie View after spending three seasons at Bowie State. Born in Washington D.C., Jones graduated from Bladensburg High School in Bladensburg, Md. Upon graduating from high school, Jones entered the United States Marine Corps before entering the coaching ranks at his alma mater in Jones spent three years at Bladensburg as the team s head junior varsity coach before moving to Central High School in Capitol Heights, Md. as the team s offensive coordinator for two years. In 2000, he moved to Eleanor Roosevelt High School in Greenbelt, Md. and coached wide receivers. Jones joined the collegiate ranks in 2001, when he became an offensive assistant and wide receivers coach at Bowie State University. Jones is married to Shawneen Elmore of Logan, W. Va. He has three kids, Demetrius (8), Diamond (7) and Darius (3). Antone Sewell Defensive Backs Entering his third season within the collegiate coaching ranks, Sewell brings recent playing experience and knowledge to the Panther coaching staff. A four-year letterman at Bowie State University, Sewell played for head coach Henry Frazier III and was named the team s 2001 Defensive Most Valuable Player. After a productive senior season, he was named to the All- CIAA second team. Upon completion of his degree from Bowie State as a member of the Honors Program, Sewell went on to Fort Valley State University in Fort Valley, Ga. He spent the season as a graduate assistant on the FVSU coaching staff, assisting with defensive backs. A native of New Carrollton, Md., Sewell returned to his alma mater to accept the position as the team s defensive backs coach for the 2004 season Panther Football sports.pvamu.edu

4 Quadrian Banks Strength and Conditioning John James Graduate Assistant - Tight Ends Banks oversees all phases of strength and conditioning for the Panther football program. Born in Dallas and a 2003 University of Texas graduate, Banks arrived at Prairie View A&M after serving as a performance specialist at Train 4 the Game, Incorporated in Austin. His duties consisted of evaluating, testing and training the athletes along with implementing strength and conditioning programs. Prior to this stint at Train 4 the Game, Banks trained clients and facilitated workshops on strength and conditioning at Motorola Wellness Center in Austin. Currently, Banks is pursuing a master s degree in human performance. John James enters his first season within the collegiate coaching ranks and brings valuable playing knowledge and coaching experience to the Panther football program. James spent his playing days at the University of Texas-El Paso and Texas Southern University. At UTEP, he was apart of the Western Athletic Conference championship team his freshmen season in He transferred to TSU in 2002 where he played running back for the Tigers. James will work on the PVAMU s football staff as an offensive assistant. His first stint as a coach was spent at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas where he served as the running backs coach for youth from grade school to high school. A graduate of Texas Southern University, receiving a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Sociology, James is currently pursuing a Master s Degree at PVAMU in Counseling. Keith Scott Graduate Assistant - Defensive Backs Keith Scott enters his first season as a defensive graduate assistant on the Panther football staff. Scott s primary duties will include breaking down of game film, working with cornerbacks and assisting with gameday operations. Born and raised in Pine Bluff, Ark., Scott prepped at Watson Chapel High School and moved on to the University of Arkansas-Pine Bluff where he earned three letters as a cornerback. During the 2004 season, Scott led the Golden Lions with eight pass breakups and helped lead the team to a second place finish in the SWAC Western Division and their best overall finish since rejoining the SWAC in While at UAPB, Scott honed his coaching skills by serving as a wide receiver and defensive backs coach for the Lee Hardman Pass Camp for three years. He also spent one summer as the wide receivers and defensive backs coach at the Contact Football Camp in San Antonio, Texas. In addition, Scott has also served as a lifeguard for the National Youth Sports Program (NYSP) the past four years in Pine Bluff. Scott, who graduated from Arkansas-Pine Bluff in 2005, holds a bachelor s degree in Parks and Community Recreation and is a member of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) and Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. sports.pvamu.edu 2005 Panther Football 9

5 John Mayes Director of Sports Medicine/ Athletic Training Eddie L. Davis, Jr. John Mayes has been involved with sports medicine for over half his life. In fact, he got his start as a student trainer under the tutelage of John "Doc" Harvey at Texas Southern University. A native of Houston, Texas, Mayes earned a bachelor s degree in health and psychology with an emphasis in athletic training and sports medicine from Texas Southern. In 1992, he received a master s from Prairie View in health and human performance. Mayes began his professional career as the head athletic trainer of North Forest Independent School District in Houston in He became athletic trainer at Prairie View in In 1994, Mayes was promoted to director of sports medicine and athletic training. During the Houston Oilers last nine seasons in Texas, Mayes worked as an assistant trainer at training camps and was a member of the game day staff. Mayes is a member of the National Athletic Trainers Association, Southwest Athletic Trainers Association and the Texas State Athletic Trainers Association. He has served on the Texas State Athletic Trainers Association Task Force and has been a liaison for the National Athletic Trainers Association on Ethnic Diversity. Davis returns for his 15th year as the athletic equipment manager for Prairie View A&M University. His primary duties include fitting the athletic teams with the Equipment Manager proper equipment and clothing apparel and the purchasing and upkeep of equipment for 18 athletic teams. A native of Houston, Texas, Davis graduated from Prairie View in 1983 with a degree in Physical Education. Upon graduation, Davis moved on to the Westland YMCA in Houston and served as the youth director. As the youth director, Davis oversaw teen programs, coordinated field trips and coordinated the use of vehicles. Davis holds a membership in the Athletic Equipment Managers Association (AEMA). John Cochran John Cochran joined the Prairie View athletic department in the summer of 2004 as the University College professional advisor for athletics. His responsibilities include Professional Advisor serving as a liaison between University College and the athletic department for all first-time, full-time freshman athletes. In addition, Cochran will also offer advising to non-freshmen athletes with undecided majors. A native of Chicago, Ill., Cochran played tennis for Texas Southern University from and earned a bachelor s degree in psychology with a minor in philosophy. After his graduation, Cochran moved to North Hollywood, Calif. and served as a residential counselor for at-risk youth at the Ettie Lee Homes for Youth. In 1998, Cochran returned to Houston. He has worked for the Houston Independent School District, H.L. Yoh Information Technology Associates and Texas Educational Foundation before coming to Prairie View in Until his appointment last summer, Cochran was a full-time academic advisor in University College. He joined the athletic department as the head men s and women s tennis coach in Cochran quickly put his stamp on the program and guided the men s team to their first SWAC title in 35 years and earned a berth in the NCAA Men s Tennis Championships. Cochran is married to the former Adrienne Burley of Houston. They have three children, Joshua (11), John (9) and Gabrielle (5). He is a member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. Angela McMorris Angela McMorris has 17 years of service at Prairie View. Eleven of those years have been spent as athletic compliance officer at the university. Her main responsibilities include reviewing, monitoring and reporting the determination of student-ath- Compliance Officer lete eligibility as well as providing interpretations and updates on NCAA legislation and rules education to the athletic department and various constituents. Prior to joining the athletic department in 1994, McMorris served as the Director of Special Projects for six years. She was the liaison between the accounting and computer departments during the installation of the school s new accounting system at that time. Before coming to Prairie View, McMorris spent 11 years in the private sector. She served as a systems accountant for the Houston Job Training Partnership Council from and spent four years as the accounting manager for Damson Oil Company in Houston. Prior to Damson, McMorris was a consolidations accountant at Ralston Purina Company and an auditor at Touche Ross and Company in her hometown of St. Louis, Mo. A 1973 graduate of Stanford University with a bachelor s in economics, McMorris earned her master s degree in accounting from Stanford in She has two daughters, Regina (25) and Saralyn (22). Felicia Davis Academic Enhancement Coordinator Felicia Davis is in her fifth year as academic enhancement coordinator for athletics at Prairie View A&M University. She monitors academic progress and provides tutorial assistance for student-athletes along with managing the athletic study hall and athletic computer lab. A standout member of the Lady Panther basketball program from , Davis played a huge role in the program s resurgence. During her junior and senior campaigns, Davis ranked nationally in the NCAA in rebounding and led the SWAC in rebounding and double-doubles. In 1999, for her hard work on the court, she received first team All-SWAC honors and was selected to play in the Historically Black College All-Star game. She was also named the team s MVP that year. In addition to her duties as academic enhancement coordinator, Davis also serves as the school s head soccer coach and assistant women s basketball coach. Under her guidance, the soccer program has earned trips to the SWAC Tournament in 2003 and Davis earned both her bachelor s degree in interdisciplinary studies in 1999 and a master s degree in educational administration in 2001 from Prairie View A&M University. She holds memberships in Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Kappa Delta Pi International Honor Society and Phi Delta Kappa International. Davis and her husband, Larry, are the proud parents of newborn twins, Angelica and Heaven Panther Football sports.pvamu.edu