Head Coach Mike Jones begins his ninth year at Brevard College, having led the Tornados since they became a four-year institution in 1999.

 

The Maysville, KY native has won 164 games during his 10 year coaching career, with 125 of those victories coming at Brevard College. Coach Jones has been to three National Tournaments, including two while at Brevard College. Jones has also seen five of his players get offered professional contracts to play basketball, including two players in the NBDL. Most impressive for the Men’s Basketball team is the 96% graduation rate since Coach Jones took over the reins.

 

During his tenure at Brevard College, Jones has had three seasons with 20 wins or more.

 

Coach Jones came to Brevard from Jackson Kentucky where he was the head coach at Hazard Community College.  There he led a Division III junior college to a 21-9 record in his first year as a head coach against all Division I junior colleges. In the 1998-1999 season at Hazard Community College, the team began with a pre-season No. 8 ranking.

 

Before his three year stint at Hazard Community College, Jones was on the staff at Eastern Kentucky University for four years. From 1994-1996, he was a Graduate Assistant Coach for the team under Coach Mike Calhoun.  

 

In addition to his duties as the head men’s basketball coach, Jones also serves as the Associate Athletics Director for the Brevard College athletics department.

 

Coach Jones is married to the former Lori Mason and has a seven year old daughter, Rheanna.