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Chipola Announces Jake Headrick as New Head Coach

On June 2nd , 2009 Chipola College made it official that Jake Headrick would be the man in charge of the nationally ranked Indian program. Led by Chris Jans in 2004 and Greg Heiar from 2005-2009 Chipola has become a national powerhouse for Junior College Basketball. The Indians have been ranked in the top 10 for 64 consecutive weeks with finishes oa 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 7th place finish in the last five years. Chipola has a rich tradition of producing great basketball players as well as very successful head coaches. Jake Headrick is no exception and is primed and ready to continue Chipola's rich basketball traditon.

A native of Hamilton, Ala., Headrick graduated from the University of Montevallo in 2005 with a B.S. in Kinesiology. A two-year letterman for the Falcons, Headrick helped the team win back-to-back Gulf South Conference championships and reach the NCAA Division II Sweet Sixteen both season. Over his two seasons, Headrick helped the Falcons to a 49-16 record. He attended Bevill State Community College before transferring to Montevallo.

Headrick began his coaching career as an assistant coach at the University of Montevallo for one 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 joined the Chipola family for the first time as an assistant in 2006, Headrick helped lead the Indians to a NJCAA runner-up finish and set a record for most wins in school history (33). While at CJC, Headrick coached National Player of the Year Jamarcus Ellis and a total of six players who signed Division I scholarships. Headrick assisted with on-floor coaching, recruiting and scouting at Chipola. Following the 2006-2007 season Headrick was offered the Video Cordinator position with Ole Miss in Oxford, Mississippi.

While at Ole Miss Headrick helped Ole Miss, a preseason last-place pick in the SEC West, to the NIT Semifinals and 24 wins (second most in school history). Headrick duties included film exchange, video editing and administrative assignments, as well as assisting with academics, team travel and on-campus recruiting.

Headrick rejoined the Chipola program for the 2008-2009 season. Headrick served as Greg Heiar's top assistant and right hand man. He was heavily involved in the recruiting process and was an integral part to Chipola's success last season.