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mike houston is a football coach in the United States who currently serves as the head coach at East Carolina University. mike houston He previously won the 2016 FCS Championship during his time as head coach of James Madison. Additionally, Mike also served as head coach for Lenoir Rhyne and The Citadel.
Early life
Mike Houston was born in Franklin, North Carolina, United States, on November 15, 1971. He is 52 years old (as of 2024) under the zodiac sign Scorpio. Mike has American nationality and follows the Christian religion.
Apart from that, there is no additional information about his parents, siblings, grandparents, relatives and any other family members available on the internet.
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Education
Talking about his educational background, Mike is a well-educated person. He attended Mars Hill University in Mars Hill, North Carolina, and earned a bachelor’s degree in Biology in 1994.
Mike Houston – Net worth 2024
Mike Houston has earned a huge amount of money thanks to his hard work and brilliance. The estimated net worth of him is around $1.425 million as of 2022.
Professional life
Early coaching career
Mike began his coaching career as a defensive coordinator at Forbush High School in East Bend, North Carolina. He transferred to TC Roberson High School in Asheville, North Carolina, for the same position. After five seasons, he ascended to the position of head coach.
As head coach, he compiled a 42-18 record, along with a 5-4 playoff record, and earned Asheville Citizen-Times Area Coach of the Year awards in 2002 and 2004. His team finished undefeated the regular season, reaching the state semifinals and winning the first conference championship in school history in 2004.
Mike also served as an assistant coach for the North Carolina team in the 2005 Shrine Bowl, helping them beat the South Carolina team.
Caption: Mike winning the 2016 FCS Championship Source: James Madison University Athletics.
Brevard
In 2006, Mike transitioned to the college ranks, working as defensive coordinator and associate head coach at Brevard in his first football season in 56 years. The Tornados won two games while starting a roster entirely made up of true freshmen.
Lenoir-Rhyné
Mike became Lenoir-Rhyne’s defensive coordinator in 2007. In his final season as defensive coordinator, the Bears’ defense led the South Atlantic Conference in total defense and was fourth nationally in rushing defense. He was named head coach in the 2011 season.
In his first season, the Bears went 7-3 and earned Mike Coach of the Year honors. The following season, he led the Bears to the Division II playoffs and they won the tournaments starting in 1962 and again earned the Coach of the Year award.
The Citadel
In January 2014, Mike was hired as the 24th head coach at The Citadel. He led the 2015 Bulldogs to their first conference championship since 1992 after a 5-7 inaugural season. For his efforts, Mike also received the Southern Conference Coach of the Year award.
James Madison
On January 18, 2016, Mike became the head coach of the Dukes football program. He led them to two national title game appearances and three NCS playoff appearances. In 2016, Mike coached the Dukes to a 14-1 record and the 2016 NCAA Division I FCS Football Championship defeating No. 13 Youngstown State.
In 2017, he led JMU to a 14-1 record and led them to the national title game where the Dukes suffered their only loss of the season when they were defeated by North Dakota State 17-13.
Awards
Mike Houston has won numerous awards throughout his career. In 2015, he earned the SoCon Coach of the Year award. He earned the SAC Coach of the Year Award three times in 2011, 2012 and 2013. Similarly, Mike won the AFCA Region I Coach of the Year Award twice in 2015 and 2016. He also earned the SAC Coach of the Year Award CAA ECAC Bob Ford FCS Coach of the Year in 2016.
Personal life
Talking about his love life, Mike Houston is currently married to Amanda Houston. The couple walked down the aisle at their wedding in the early 2000s. Shortly after marriage, the duo welcomed two sons, Reid Wilson Houston and Owen Michael Houston. The family of four lives a happy life.
Caption: Mike and his wife Amanda Houston source: WHSV.
Body measurements
Mike Houston is handsome, no doubt. Mike has a pair of black eyes and brown hair. Apart from that, there are no other details about his height, weight and other body measurements available on the internet.
Mike Houston – Social Networks
Mike Houston is active on his Twitter account @ECUCoachHouston with 38.2k followers. Apart from that, Mike is not active on any other social media sites including Facebook and Instagram.
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