March 6, 2008
McCombs Hired to Join Methodist Coaching Staff
McCombs to take over the Monarchs' wide receivers

FAYETTEVILLE, NC- Methodist University Director of Athletics, Bob McEvoy, has announced the hiring of Jerry McCombs to join the Methodist football coaching staff. No stranger to the USA South Conference, McCombs spent the last six seasons as an assistant coach at Averett University in Danville, VA.

"I look forward to working here at Methodist University," McCombs said. "Already, I am so impressed with the commitment of the administration and athletic department as a whole to develop championship caliber programs."

While at Averett, McCombs coached the offensive line. In 2006, under his direction the offensive line surrendered only two sacks in conference play, helping lead the Cougars to the 2006 USA South Conference Championship. Additionally, he held the duties of Recruiting Coordinator, Strength and Conditioning Coordinator and Video Coordinator during his time there. McCombs also serves on the American Football Coaches Association Division III Assistant Coaches Committee.

As a player McCombs was a four year letter winner and three year starter on the Offensive Line at Waynesburg College located in Southwestern Pennsylvania. He received a bachelor’s degree in Secondary History Education from Waynesburg and later earned a Master’s of Business Administration while coaching at Averett.

McCombs and his wife Melissa have one daughter, Madison.