New Chamberlain football coach Mayo ready for the job—challenges and all

Posted Jan 18, 2012 by Bill Ward

Updated Jan 18, 2012 at 11:14 PM

As an applicant to a head football coaching position in Hillsborough County, D.J. Mayo said he did his homework and understood the challenges of taking over a program in one of Florida’s largest school districts in one of the state’s most competitive football regions.

He also knew that if he won the job at Chamberlain, he would be going to a school that had won just four games the past three seasons. Mayo says he embraces all of that—as well as the relatively low teaching supplement of just $3,736—and is ready to lead the Chiefs.

“None of those obstacles deterred me (from applying),” said Mayo, offensive coordinator for Port Orange Atlantic High the past two seasons. “We’re going to take care of the off-the-field issues first because I believe the classroom comes first. And once we have good character I believe on-the-field stuff will take of itself.

“I think you will see the program transform because they’re going to be committed and dedicated and the more the kids have invested, the harder it will be for them to lose on Friday night.”

To read the full story on Mayo’s hiring, follow this link: http://www2.tbo.com/sports/special-section-pediatrics/2012/jan/18/new-chamberlain-football-coach-ready-challenges-ar-348904/