Former Dallas Cowboy CJ Wilson has joined Grapevine Faith Christian School as the new head football coach. CJ is the third football coach and first black head football coach in GFCS history.
After over 70 people applied and through narrowing the field of applicants, “It became evident that CJ was the best fit for this role and is someone who will love and call our young men up to their God-given potential on and off the field,” says Jon Brooks, the athletic director and student pastor at GFCS.
CJ played college football at Baylor where he was an All-American, a Thorpe Award winner and inducted into the Baylor Sports Hall of Fame, according to the press release. Entering the NFL in 2007, CJ played for the Carolina Panthers and the Dallas Cowboys. He also has coaching experience — CJ has served as the defensive backs player/coach for the Carolina Panthers, according to the press release.
“We look forward to the day when we can gather our families and introduce Coach Wilson and his family to you in person,” Jon says. “Until then, we appreciate everyone's support and warm welcome of CJ, Caryn and Cara to the Faith family.”