Itawamba Community College head football coach Jon Williams announced the addition of new offensive coordinator Jason McManus to the Indians coaching staff on Monday.

"Jason is a great person that is going to add a lot to our staff, our institution and our community" said Williams. "He has a wealth of experience with a majority of it coming at the Division 1 level and I think it's good for our players to have a coach that will be able to give them a lot of guidance along the way."

McManus coaching career includes stops at Gardner-Webb, Middle Tennessee State, The University of the South, Tusculum College, UT-Chattanooga and Troy University.

"I'm really excited about being part of the coaching staff at ICC," said McManus. "I want to thank Coach Williams, Dr. (David) Cole and the board for giving me this opportunity. Throughout my coaching career I have recruited the Mississippi junior colleges so I know the level of football, the competition, and what type of players are in this league." 

The 11-year coaching veteran spent last season as the offensive coordinator at York Comprehensive High School, who finished 10-4 and led Region 4-3A and the upstate area in total offense with 2978 yards rushing and 1864 passing.

While at Troy, the Trojans earned 2010 SUNBELT Conference Co-Champion while leading the conference in scoring offense, total offense, pass offense, first downs and third down conversion under his guidance. He worked closely with Jerrel Jernigan, who led the SUNBELT in receptions per game and finished the season with 77 catches for 774 yards.

"I've learned under a bunch of great coaches," McManus said about his successful coaching career. "I feel like I am well rounded in the area of football, but more importantly I've been around a lot of good coaches that have taught me about life and family when dealing with the players. I hope to be able to use all that experience and bring a well-rounded approach to ICC and put a product on the field that gives us the best chance to be successful."

The Newton, NC native also brings an extensive background in academics working as UT-Chattanooga's Academic Liaison and will serve the same role at ICC.

McManus graduate from Gardner-Webb in 2000 with a degree in Physical Education. He was a two-year letter winner for the Bulldogs then worked as a student assistant coach in the spring of 2000. He earned his master's degree in Physical Education from Middle Tennessee State in 2001, while in Murfreesboro, McManus worked as a graduate assistant coach for the Blue Raiders, assisting with the wide receivers, secondary and special teams.