Shaq Jones was hired as an assistant coach at Thiel College in August of 2022. He will serve as the football team’s safeties coach, as well as the track & field teams’ sprints and hurdles coach.
A native of Philadelphia, Jones was an All-Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) Second Team selection as a defensive back for Indiana University of Pennsylvania.
Jones arrives at Thiel after serving as the defensive coordinator, defensive backs coach and assistant track & field coach at Lincoln High School.
Jones earned an associate’s degree from Iowa Western Community College.