Jake Headrick, a native of Hamilton, Ala., and graduate of the University of Montevallo, is in his fifth season as an assistant coach at Samford University.
A tireless recruiter, Headrick joined Samford’s staff in April of 2012 after spending the previous three years as the head coach at Chipola College in Marianna, Fla. Last season, Samford vastly improved under his leadership and registered its best win total in six years, dating back to 2009.
With talented sophomore point guard Christen Cunningham and All-Southern Conference performers Darius Jones-Gibson, Matt Rose and Wyatt Walker leading the way, the Bulldogs opened the season with a brilliant 5-1 record and knocked off Nebraska on the road, 69-58, in Lincoln, Neb.
Samford’s double-digit victory on the road at Nebraska proved to be the school’s first triumph against a Big 10 opponent. Additionally, the Bulldogs finished the 2015-16 season with a solid 10-5 record against non-conference opponents.
Headrick compiled an overall record of 67-22 during his stint at Chipola and also tallied a 20-16 mark in Panhandle Conference play. He joined the Chipola basketball staff for a second time in 2008-09 after serving as an operations assistant and video coordinator at Ole Miss in Oxford, Miss., during 2007-08.
While at Ole Miss, Headrick helped the Rebels, a preseason last-place pick in the Western Division of the Southeastern Conference, to the semifinal round of the National Invitation Tournament and 24 wins, which was second most in school history. He handled administrative duties and assisted with both academics and on-campus recruiting.
During his first stint as an assistant coach at Chipola in 2006-07, Headrick helped lead the Indians to a NJCAA runner-up finish and the most wins in school history (33). While at Chipola, Headrick coached National Player of the Year JaMarcus Ellis, as well as a total of six players who went on to sign Division I scholarships. Headrick assisted with on-floor coaching, recruiting and scouting.
Before arriving at Chipola, Headrick served as an assistant coach at the University of Montevallo for a season, where he helped the Falcons reach the NCAA Division II Elite Eight and set a school record for victories with 29. At Montevallo, Headrick coached the Gulf South Conference Player of the Year James Hall and two All-Americans.
Headrick graduated from the University of Montevallo in 2005 with a bachelor of science degree in kinesiology. As a two-year letterman for the Falcons, Headrick helped the team win back-to-back GSC championships and reach the NCAA Division II Sweet Sixteen both seasons. During his playing days at Montevallo, Headrick helped the Falcons to a 49-16 record.
Headrick graduated from Hamilton High School in 2001, where he was a three-time all-county selection. He averaged 21 points per game his senior season and helped the team to its first 20-win season in seven years.
Headrick’s wife, Tommye, is also a native of Alabama and is from nearby Trussville.
THE HEADRICK FILE
COACHING EXPERIENCE
2012-present Assistant Coach
Samford University
2009-12 Head Coach
Chipola College
(Marianna, Fla.)
2008-09 Assistant Coach
Chipola College
2007-08 Video Coordinator
Ole Miss
2006-07 Assistant Coach
Chipola College
2005-06 Assistant Coach
University of Montevallo
PLAYING EXPERIENCE
2003-05 University of Montevallo
EDUCATION
2005 B.S., kinesiology
University of Montevallo
PERSONAL
Hometown Hamilton, Ala.
Wife Tommye
