Wagner College Athletics

Jim Gibbons is entering his 11th season on Grymes Hill. 

In 2009, the Seahawk offense ranked No.1 in the NEC in scoring offense at 30.7 points per game, a figure that ranked 21st nationally. 

In 2005, his first year as the Seahawks offensive coordinator, Wagner set a school record with 4,418 yards gained including 3,332 passing yards. The team led the NEC with 302.9 passing yards per game and finished second in scoring with 26.1 ppg. 

Gibbons also oversees the coordination of the program’s overall recruiting efforts. His personal recruiting ventures concentrate on Northern and Central New Jersey, Northeastern PA.. 

Prior to Wagner, Gibbons spent two seasons at Northeast Conference rival Sacred Heart University. Before his time at SHU, he was an assistant coach at Yale for the offensive line and tight ends. During the 1995 and 1996 seasons, Gibbons headed up the offensive line at Sacred Heart. In addition to his on field duties, he was responsible for the strength and conditioning program. 

Gibbons spent his playing days as a member of the Sacred Heart University football team from 1991-94, including two seasons as the team’s captain. 

He and his wife Julianne have two children - Emily Mincher (12) and GraceAnn Gibbons (Born July 1, 2010).