Einstein Hires New Football Coach

Einstein has named 37-year-old Jermaine Howell as the school’s new head football coach after leading the Titans’ junior varsity team for the last three seasons.  

The Richmond, Va. native becomes the successor to .

“I look forward to this opportunity,” said Howell. “It’s been a blessing. The administration thought I was suitable to lead the program. It’s a passion and a dream to always have your own program.”

Howell has also held coaching stints at Paint Branch and Wheaton in addition to a prior coaching assignment at Einstein under former head coach John Mangrum. He also spent a season at Riverdale Baptist under head coach Bob Shields.

“I learned a lot when I was with Bob,” he admitted.

Howell takes over an Einstein football program that has gone 17-23 over the last four seasons including a 4-6 mark last year but the new head coach expressed optimism for the 2011 campaign with the return of several key players including quarterback Sean Loftus.

“He’s a better person than a quarterback,” said Howell. “He’s a great kid. His work ethic is tremendous.”

Peter Ngoh and tailback Keith Gaye will also be expected to play significant roles next season. Ngoh was a two-way standout for the Titans last season.

“We look for him to come back and be a staple on the offensive and defensive side of the ball,” said Howell.

The first-year head coach seeks to put the Einstein football program on the map; the Titans haven’t made the postseason since 1998 when the team finished with a 9-2 record.

“We have some talent,” said Howell, “and now it’s time for the talent to work as hard as it can to help this team.”