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Derrick Gibson

Meet Coach Gibson

At Florida Atlantic

Joined the Owls in February of 2022
Worked with an a seasoned group, with a nice blend of game experience
Following a summer/preseason injury to captain Teja Young his game one starters performed so well their never was a change, which allowed Young to move up closer to the line where he could have a better impact on the entire unit
Dwight Toombs and Young were among the nation's leaders in interceptions, with Toombs leading the Owls with three and a No. 54 ranking
Armani-Eli Adams and Toombs finished the 2022 campaign ranked No. 1 (69) and No. 3 (64) on the team in total tackles
At season's end, Adams and Young were recognized as C-USA Honorable Mention honorees
Adams received first-team honors from PFF also second-team by Phil Steele's magazine
Lost veteran safety in one of 2023, returned to game two and was lost for the season in the first five minutes of the game and then worked the remainder of the season, through additional injuries, to piece together the best athletes among the defensive backs at each position, including shifting a linebacker to nickelback

Coaching Accolades

Appeared in six consecutive (6A) State Championship games
Five class 6A FHSAA State Championships and fostered a 98% graduation rate
52 student-athletes signed to Division I scholarships
Increased the team overall G.P.A from 2.1 to 2.8
Participated in the ESPN High school Showcase against Cincinnati Elder (in Ohio)
Texas vs. Florida Challenge
#1 Burger King High School Bowl series

Miami Killian Senior High School

Served as the head coach (2019-21)
Built a 26-6 record in three seasons
Continued to develop players for college, tallying 110 players who extended their playing careers at the Division I, II, III levels
Named Miami Dolphins’ Coach of the Year

Miami Central Senior High School

Served as the defensive coordinator and defensive back coach from June of 2009-February of 2019
While at Central, he was part of building a record of 117-18
ESPN ranked Central as the No. 1 “Hot Bed” of Talent
Ranked No. 2 nationally by the USA Today in 2015
Central was preseason ranked No. 1 nationally by the USA Today, in 2012, a season that they also had the nation’s #1 hardest schedule
Team was ranked preseason No. 2 nationally in 2010 by the USA Today
National “Coach of the Year Staff”
PowerAde “Coach of the Year Staff”
Nike “Coach of the Year Staff”
PowerAde “Coach of the Year Staff”
Two Time Recipient of the South Florida Touchdown Club “Coach of the Year Staff”
Two Time Recipient of the Miami Herald “Coach of the Year Staff”
Six Time Recipient of the Miami Dolphins “Coaching Staff of the Week”
Two Time Recipient of the Nike “Sportsmanship Award”
Two Time Recipient of the Florida “Sportsmanship Award”
Instrumental in High School Football Defensive Players Making All County
Recognized as one of the “Country’s Best Staffs”
Speaker at NIKE Coaches of the Year Clinic (2011 & 2013)

NFL Career

College Career

Member of the 1999 Florida State National Championship team
Three-year starter
Named All-ACC as a junior and as a senior
Ended his career with 214 tackles, including nine for a loss, added seven interceptions and 16 deflections

Prep Career

Personal
Hometown: Miami, Fla.
Education: Florida State University 2017, Bachelor of Science

Year-by-Year

Year	Team	Position
2022-	Florida Atlantic	Assistant Coach/S
2019-21	Miami Killian Senior High School	Head Coach
2009-19	Miami Central Senior High School	Defensive Coordinator/DB