J. D. Johnson
Head Football Coach

J.D. Johnson is in his fourth year here at Feather River College and his third year as Head Coach. His first year with the Golden Eagles J.D. was the Assistant Head Coach & Defensive Coordinator. J.D., a native of Colorado Springs, Colorado played his college ball at The University of Northern Colorado, where he earned his degree in Journalism and Mass Communications. As a member of the Bears J.D. played Defensive Back and Special Team, while helping lead the team to the schools' first ever Division II National Championship in 1996. J.D.’s parents Doug and Kathy are both lifetime educators and his father Doug had an illustrious 40 year High School Football coaching career. J.D.'s coaching career has several stops including a stint at Colorado State University as an offensive assistant under head coach Sonny Lubick, where he had the pleasure of coaching several NFL players including WR David Anderson, QB Bradlee Van Pelt, CB Dexter Wynn, LB Andre Sommersall, and TE Joel Dreessen
The Johnson Report

Personal
Family: J.D. is married to Jeni with whom they have three children; Ren, Cali and Jack.

Education

• Member- American Football Coaches Association
• Saint Mary's College of California
  • Masters of Arts - Health, Physical Education and Recreation with an emphasis in Sports Administration.
• University of Northern Colorado
  • Bachelors of Arts – Journalism and Mass Communication – Public Relations
    

• Feather River College 2011-Present (Head Coach)
• Feather River College 2010 (Assistant Head Coach: Defensive Coordinator)
• University of Wisconsin-Stout 2008-2009 (Assistant Coach: Running Backs)
• Southern Oregon University 2006-2007 (Assistant Coach: Defensive Coordinator)
• Colorado State University 2003-2005 (Assistant Coach: Quality Control)
• Loras College 2001-2002 (Assistant Coach: Defensive Coordinator)
• Nichols College 1999-2001 (Assistant Coach: Defensive Coordinator)
• Saint Mary’s College of California (Graduate Assistant Coach: Linebackers, Special Teams)
  

• University of Northern Colorado 1992 - 1997

Josh White
Assistant Head Coach / Offensive Coordinator

Josh White is in his sixth year here at Feather River College and his third year as Assistant Head Coach and Offensive Coordinator. Since Josh has been the offensive coordinator at Feather River College, the offense has averaged 34 points per game and gaining more than 425 yards per game.  In his six years here at Feather River College Josh has coached 24 All-Conference selections, 4 All-Region selections and 2 All-State players.
The White Report

Personal
Family: Josh is married to Haley with whom they have two children; Nathan and Taylor

Education

• Member- American Football Coaches Association
• Eastern New Mexico University 2006
  • Masters of Science - Physical Education - Sports Administration 
• Humboldt State University 2004
  • California Teaching Credential - Physical Education
• Humboldt State University 2003
  • Bachelors of Science - Kinesiology
• Fort Bragg High School 1993
  
  

• Feather River College 2010- Present (Assistant Head Coach, Offensive Coordinator, Quarterbacks, Running Backs)
• Feather River College 2009 (Assistant Coach: Offensive Line, Run Game Coordinator)
• Feather River College 2007-2008 (Assistant Coach: Offensive Coordinator, Running Backs)
• Golden West College 2006 (Assistant Coach: Offensive Coordinator, Quarterbacks)
• Eastern New Mexico University 2005-2006 (Assistant Coach: Running Backs, Wide Receivers)
• Humboldt State University 2004 (Assistant Coach: Tight Ends)
• McKinleyville High School 2002-2003 (Assistant Coach: Defensive Line, Offensive Line)

• Humboldt State University 2000-2001
• College of the Redwoods 1997-1998
• Fort Bragg High School 1989-1992

Mike Haydon
Defensive Coordinator / Defensive Line Coach

Michael enters his third season with the Feather River Golden Eagles. Currently the defensive coordinator and Defensive Line coach, Haydon has also served as Defensive Backs coach and Special Teams coordinator.  In 2010, Michael helped lead the Golden Eagles to a state leading 29 turnovers.  Michael comes to Feather River after working as a Graduate Assistant for the University of Wisconsin-Stout, and an Assistant Coach at Defiance College. Before starting his coaching career Michael was a 4-year starter at Defiance College where he played Defensive Back, and Linebacker. Michael is currently working towards his Master’s degree.
The Haydon Report

Education

• Defiance College 2003-2007
  • Bachelors of Arts in Arts and Humanities
• Allen Park High School 2003
  

• Feather River College 2010- Present (Assistant Coach: Defensive Coordinator, Defensive Line, Defensive Backs, and Special Teams Coordinator)
• University of Wisconsin-Stout 2008-2009 (Graduate Assistant Coach: Cornerbacks)
• Defiance College (Assistant Coach: Running Backs)
  

• 2003-06 Defiance College
  • Team Captain

Davion Wright
Offensive Line Coach

Davion enters his second season with the Feather River Football Program after spending the 2011 season as the Offensive Line Coach at Tidewater Community College. Davion was a standout offensive lineman at the Feather River College, and parlayed that success to a scholarship at Hampton University, where played on an offensive line that helped the Pirates average 106.4 rushing yards and nine scores on the season.  He brings his experience as a former Golden Eagle and a Division 1 student-athlete to the football program.
The Wright Report

Education

• Hampton University 2008-2011
  • Bachelors of Arts - Sociology
• Feather River College 2006-2007
  • Associates of Arts – Liberal Arts
• Lewisville High School 2006
  

• Feather River College 2011- Present (Assistant Coach: Offensive Line Coach, Strength Coach)
• Tidewater Community College 2010-2011 (Assistant Coach: Offensive Line)

• Indoor Football League 2011
  • Washington Tri-Cities Fever
  • Nebraska Omaha Beef
• Hampton University 2008-2011
• Arena Football League 2009
• Feather River College 2006-2007

Bryon Hughes
Assistant Offensive Line Coach / Wide Receivers Coach

Bryon enters his first season with the Golden eagles coaching both the Wide Receivers and Offensive Line. For the last 3 years he has coached at Quincy High School.   Bryon is a 13 year military veteran, having served as an enlisted member of the United States Navy and as a commissioned officer in the United States Air Force. 
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Personal
Family: Bryon is married to Amy with whom they have two children; Jarrett and Shawn.

Education

• Member- American Football Coaches Association
• American Public University 2011-2012
  • Masters of Science – Sports Management – Coaching Theory and Strategy
• University of Phoenix 1998-2002
  • Bachelors of Science – Information Technology - Web Management
• Feather River College 1992
• Butte College 1991
• Quincy High School 1991
  

Coaching

• Feather River College 2012- (Assistant Coach: Wide Receivers, Offensive Line)
• Quincy High School 2009-2011 (Assistant Coach: Defensive Coordinator, Offensive Line, Defensive Line)
  

Bowl/Playoff Experience

• 2009 NSCIF Playoffs
• 2010 NSCIF section runner-up
• 2011 NSCIF Playoffs

Bill Abramson
Wide Receivers Coach

Like Coach Mike Leach of Washington State University and Coach Daron Roberts of West Virginia University, Bill’s path into football coaching came after attending Law School.  Like those coaches, the pull to the football field was irresistible. Since 2005, Bill has been continuously coaching football at all levels from youth through college.
The Abramson Report

Personal
Family: Bill is married to Michelle with whom they have three children; Brandon, Matthew and Rachel

Education

• Member- American Football Coaches Association
• Southwestern University School of Law 1996 
  • Juris Doctorate
• California State University Northridge B.A. 1993 
  • Bachelors of Arts - Speech Communication
• Los Angeles Pierce College 1991
• Birmingham High School 1986
  

• Feather River College 2012- (Assistant Coach: Wide Receivers)
• Quincy High School 2010-2012 (Assistant Coach: Offensive Coordinator, Wide Receivers)
• Flexbone Association 2012 Petaluma, Ca. Clinic- Instructor
• QGYFL- President 2008-2010
  

• 2011 NSCIF Playoffs
• 2010 NSCIF section runner-up

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