THE JETER FILE |
Personal Information |
Hometown: Des Moines, Iowa Wife: Kimberly Children: Jordan, Jayden |
Coaching Experience |
2016-present: Simpson College Head Coach 2011-15: University of Central Missouri Defensive Coordinator 2010: University of Central Missouri Special Teams/Defensive Backs 2002-09: Drake University Defensive Backs/Recruiting Coordinator 2007: Drake University Defensive Coordinator 1998: Des Moines Lincoln, HS Assistant Coach |
Playing Experience |
1996-97: Simpson College 1994-95: Iowa Central CC |
Education |
Simpson College, 1998 B.A., Physical Education |
Simpson College marked a return to its roots when it hired Matt Jeter as head coach on April 1, 2016. A Simpson alum who helped the Storm to two Iowa Conference championships as a player, Jeter brings a renewed sense of focus the program as it makes a push back to the top of the league.
The 33rd head coach in program history, Jeter enjoyed a successful run as an assistant coach before taking over the Storm. Jeter was at NCAA Division II Central Missouri from 2010-15, starting out as the special teams coordinator and defensive backs coach before taking over as the defensive coordinator from 2011-15.
"I couldn't be more excited to accept the position of head football coach at Simpson College," Jeter said. "As a former player and team captain at Simpson, my life was transformed in every way – academically, athletically and socially. I feel well-prepared for this new position and the challenges and opportunities that are ahead. My vision is to align our program with Brian Niemuth's plan for the entire department, to place the well-being of our student-athletes as the focal point, to remain in full compliance with all NCAA standards and to expect comprehensive excellence in all we do."
Year | Overall Record | Conf. Record | Conf. Finish |
2016 | 3-7 | 2-6 | t-6th |
2017 | 5-5 | 4-4 | t-4th |
2018 | 7-3 | 6-2 | t-2nd |
2019 | 5-5 | 4-4 | t-5th |
2020 | 0-1 | 0-1 | --- |
2021 | 1-9 | 1-7 | 8th |
Totals | 21-30 overall, 17-24 conference |