Jeff Monken

Jeff Monken is one of the amazing coaches that changed the status of a team. He used the proper strategies and the method of “Analytics” to take the team towards the journey of success. Jeff is a coach of “American Football.” He is responsible for changing the performance of the “United States Military Academy.”

A team is a bunch of several players from different backgrounds and skills. Proper guidance and mentorship along with correct alignment can provide getting the best out of the team. Coaches play a significant role in managing and showing the right direction for a team. They have the skill of kindling the strength of each player and use it for the team.

Moreover, some teams get amazing coaches and change the game scenario. The course of winning a game not only depend on individual players but also the coach. Every knowledge that a coach provides before, during, and after a match is the biggest lesson for coaches. If a good team does not get a skilled coach, the team might start losing performance. But if a skilled coach gets even the worst player, with proper strategies, the team will start blooming.

Jeff Monken has been the head coach of the team since 2014 who was also the head coach of “Georgia Southern University” between 2010 and 2013. 

Early Life

The birthplace of Jeff is Peoria, Illinois. He came into the world on 15th April 1967. His father’s name is Mike Monken. He was a head coach in the “Joliet Central High” and “Joliet East.” This made Jeff get all the favorable environment that a growing football enthusiast requires. 

Jeff Monken’s mother’s name is Nancy Monken. The whole family loves football. The first two planters that arrived in the hospital at the time of Jeff’s birth consisted of football. Jeff used to fulfill the duty of a “waterboy” when his father used to coach the “Joliet East.” Jeff was only right years old during that time. He then became the team manager. 

Jeff himself was a follower of the team “Army” while growing. His most favorite game of the team is of “Army Vs. Navy” in 1986. Jeff Monken had watched the game during his university days in his dorm. Neither of the game gave a chance to each other for the penalty. The match was full of discipline. He even watches the match time and again for reference.

Education

Jeff has attended “Millikin University”. He was there between 1985 and 1988. Jeff used to represent the University Team in the “wide receiver” position. It’s like a family tradition of his family to become part of the university. In two generations, about 12 members of the family have professionally become a head coach. His dad and brother have also coached on various platforms. Jeff Monken also entered the “Millikin Athletics Hall of Fame” in October 2013 who has completed his master’s from the “Hawai’i” in 1991. 

Career

Jeff started his professional life as a “Graduate Assistant” for the “Hawaii Rainbow Warriors Football.” He worked on a contract under “Paul Johnson.” Paul was an “offensive coordinator” of the team during that time. Jeff then became the coach of the “Arizona State Sun Devils Football” team for one season. He also coached the “Buffalo Bulls Football” team for three seasons. 

Likewise, Jeff Monken got the opportunity to serve as a head coach in the “J. Sterling Morton High School.” It was during the “1995 season.” He then coached the team of “Concordia University Chicago” for a season. Jeff also served the “Georgia Southern” in the post of “Running Backs Coach” in 1997. Jeff was there till 2001 and was in the “Navy” from 2002 to 2007. He was in the “Georgia Southern” between 2008 and 2009. 

Moreover, the head coaching of Jeff Monken started from the “Georgia Southern” in November 2009. He led the team to the “2010 FCS Playoffs Semifinals.” Jeff was also responsible to take the team to the “Southern Conference Championship” and the “2011 FCS Playoffs Semifinals.” He also became the “Southern Conference Coach of the Year” and  “AFCA 2011 FCS Region 2 Coach of the Year.”

Likewise, Jeff Monken led the team to the “Southern Conference Championship” again in 2012. The team ended the year holding third ranking in the nation. The team also joined the “Sun Belt Conference” in March 2013. The team underwent the transition into “FBS.” Their last match in the “FCS” category was against “Florida.” The team won the match against “Florida.”

Jeff became the head coach of the “Army Black Knights Football” team on 30th December 2013 which represents the “United States Military Academy.” He becomes the opening “Head Coach” to take the team “Bowl” events three times in a row.

The season went for its 11 matches victory for the first time in the history of the season. The “AP Poll” ranked the team in number 19. The ranking of Jeff was number 20 in the list of “Coaches Poll.” Jeff Monken even received the honor of the “George Munger Collegiate Coach of the Year Award” from the “Maxwell Football Club” in 2018. The same year the “Touchdown Club of Columbus” awarded him with the “President’s Award.”

Relationship/Personal Life

Jeff is married to Beth. They live in West Point. The couple is blessed with three daughters. Their name is Evangelina, Isabelle, and Amelia. 

Social Media: Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter

Jeff Monken is less active on social media platforms that don’t have Instagram and Facebook. Jeff goes with the name of “@coachjeffmonken” on Twitter with 22.2K followers.

Jeff Monken Salary

Jeff has been part of the sports fraternity for more than twenty years. He had made an immense contribution to a lot of teams to win several championships. There are no exact figures for his net worth. But according to the extension of his contract and his ranking, he must have a net worth of more than $1 million.

Nutshell Bio

The full name of Jeff is Jeffrey Michael Monken. His current age is 53 years. The nationality of Jeff is American. He belongs to the white ethnicity. His height and weight are not clear.