Coaches

Head Football Coach

mpomfret@yccd.edu Office: (530) 741-6841 In his first season at Yuba College, Coach Pomfret built a roster of 77 football players with only 7 of them returning from the season before. He was able to build this roster as a late hire with only 4 months on the job. Following the roster overhaul, Coach Pomfret and the 2023 49ers football program broke a 4-year-long losing streak, boosting the first win for the Yuba Football Program since 2019. Four of the 2023 49ers Football Program’s Sophomores were able to move on as mid-years to the 4-year level, with others moving on this spring. Most notably is WR Blake Hoban who will be playing Division 1 Football in the fall of 2024 for Appalachian State University. In addition, in the 2023 fall semester 23 student athletes within the 49ers program earned Dean’s List Honors, this does not include an additional 12 from spring 2023. Also, four players (Arturo Zaccarias Fr DE, Sebastian Shiveley So DE, Thomas Fasig So FS, George Baker Fr SS) earned All-Conference honors, Baker was 1st team All-Region as well.

Notable Statistics:

• Top 10 team in the State for least number of penalties and penalty yards, out of 68 CCCAA teams.
• Top 12 team in the State for takeaways in the form of interceptions, out of 68 CCCAA teams (14)
• Top 12 team in the State for pass defense, out of 68 CCCAA teams (185 yard per game)
• 1st in Conference for least number of penalties and penalty yards averaging less than 6 penalties a game and less than 47 penalty yards against per game.
• 1st in Conference for least number of fumbles lost, only coughing the ball up once.
• 1st in Conference for interceptions (8)
• 1st in Conference in takeaways (10)
• 2nd in Conference in sacks (11)

Notable Offensive Statistical Improvements by the 49ers in Coach Pomfret’s First Season at the Helm:

Rush offense improved from last in the State in 2022 with negative 301 yards on the season to 907 total rush yards in 2023.

• From last in the State to 45th out of 68 teams
• Over 1,200 yards of improvement in 10 games

Notable Defensive Statistical Improvements by the 49ers in Coach Pomfret’s First Season at the Helm:

Total defense improved from 2022, from 475 yards per game to 372 yards per game.

• From last in the State to 47th out of 68 teams
• Over 100 fewer yards per game in one season

Points given up per game improved from 47 in 2022, to 34 in 2023

• From 65th in the state to 50th out of 68 teams
• Gave up 2 less touchdowns a game than the season prior

Rush defense improved from 2022’s 258 yards per game to 188 yards per game

• From last in the State to 56th out of 68 teams
• 80 less yards per game in one season

 

Allan Hancock College

Prior to becoming the Head Coach at Yuba College, Coach Pomfret was the Defensive Run-Game Coordinator / Academics Coordinator / Linebacker Coach for the Allan Hancock College Bulldogs Football Program. A vital part of the League Championship, and Strawberry Bowl Winning program, the 2022 Bulldogs run defense improved from 44th the year prior to 22nd in the State. Coach Pomfret’s defense also lead the league in sacks. Of Coach Pomfret’s Linebacker Room, 5 linebackers moved on to 4-year schools. 4 linebackers moved on to 4-year schools on a full ride scholarship. 2 linebackers moved on to division 1 programs: Jesse Garza (Eastern Illinois), Mason Midgett (University of South Dakota). 3 linebackers were All-League players (Jesse Garza, Devin Guggia, Jordan Fields).  

Feather River College

In 2021 Coach Pomfret moved to California to begin his CCCAA Career at Feather River College, as the Special Teams Coordinator and Linebacker Coach. Coach Pomfret’s Special Teams Unit never gave up a touchdown while orchestrating 3 touchdowns of their own for Feather River. His Special Teams Unit included 2 All-League players with Gio Morales (P) and Dajon Thomas (KR). Dajon Thomas was All-State as well in his return efforts. On Defense, Coach Pomfret developed an additional All-State player in Dominyke Edwards.  

University of Texas Longhorns

Coach Pomfret began his coaching career in 2019 as a Student Assistant with the University of Texas Longhorns. Working with the Tight End group his primary responsibility was running the Scout Team Defense Linebacker Room. Of those scout team linebackers (walk-ons) 3 of them ended up not only becoming starters at the University of Texas but earning full-ride scholarships (Court Jaquez, Jett Bush, Luke Brockermeyer). In practice and game prep with the Tight End group, Coach Pomfret helped the position coach in the development of such notable tight ends such as Cade Brewer (Seattle Seahawks) and Jared Wiley (2023 National Championship Competitor, TCU / 2024 Senior Bowl and NFL Combine Invite). In 2020 Coach Pomfret moved to the Offensive Line room, being named the Offensive Line Graduate Assistant. Again, he assisted in the development of many future NFL players such as Derek Kerstetter (2020 Buffalo Bills) and Sam Cosmi (Washington Commanders) as well as Christian Jones (2024 Senior Bowl and NFL Combine Invite). While with the Longhorns Coach Pomfret was part of two Alamo Bowl victories.  

Early Career & Military Service

Prior to his college football coaching career, Coach Pomfret coached at his High School Alma Matta’s Middle School Program, for the Carrol High School Patriots (Dayton, OH). Volunteering to help the next generation of Patriots for 2 seasons, it was in 2009 when Pomfret enlisted in the United States Army, as an Active Duty 19Delta Cavalry Scout. He did his Basic Training and OSUT at Ft. Knox Kentucky and would be stationed at Ft. Hood Texas with the 3rd Armored Cavalry & 3rd Cavalry Regiment. While with the Regiment, Coach Pomfret was deployed to Iraq in 2010 and 2011, as well as deploying to the Sinai Peninsula of Egypt in 2014. In his 6 year career Sergeant Pomfret earned a number of medals for his service to include but not limited to Two Army Commendation Medal, Military Outstanding Service Ribbon, The Army Good Conduct Medal, Meritorious Unit Commendation, and 2 Iraqi Campaign Medals with Campaign Star, deploying to Diwaniya and Najaf Iraq. When not deployed Sergeant Pomfret continued to volunteer coaching at local middle schools, and when eventually choosing to leave the military in 2015 with an honorable discharge, began coaching at the high school level while earning his degrees. 5 years of Texas high school coaching experience included serving as Head Coach of Killeen Memorial Academy (2017) and won a State Championship with Austin Veritas Academy in (2018). Coach Pomfret has an Associates in Physical Education from Temple College, his Bachelors in Interdisciplinary Studies from Texas A&M University Central Texas, and his Masters in Education / Sports Management from the University of Texas Austin.  

Players Coach Pomfret Coached or Recruited who played the Next Level (3 Years of JUCO Experience)

Blake Hoban Appalachia State NCAA D1

Jesse Garza Easter Illinois NCAA D1

Mason Midgett South Dakota State University NCAA D1

Dalton Flowers Texas A&M University Kingsville NCAA D2

Braden Robinson Midwestern State University NCAA D2

Devin Guggia University of Nebraska Kearney NCAA D2

Cameron Webb Lake Erie College NCAA D2

Brandon James Fort Lewis College NCAA D2

Jordan Fields Midwestern State University NCAA D2

Ronnie Ramos Ottawa Phoenix NAIA

Jerry Joseph Mount Marty NAIA

Ishmael Sloan Mount Marty NAIA

 

NFL Players with a Connection to Coach Pomfret

Bijan Robinson Atlanta Falcons

Roschon Johnson Chicago Bears

Keaontay Ingram Kansas City Chiefs

Sam Ellinger Indianapolis Colts

Sam Cosmi Washington Commanders

Cade Brewer Seattle Seahawks

Devin Duverney Baltimore Ravens

Malcom Roach New Orleans Saints

Joseph Ossai Cincinnati Bengals

Colin Johnson Jacksonville Jaguars

Brandon Jones Miami Dolphins

Cameron Dicker Los Angeles Chargers

Derek Kerstetter Buffalo Bills (2021)

2024 Draft Prospects: Jared Wiley (TE, TCU), Christian Jones (Offensive Line, UT-Longhorns)

Defensive Coordinator / Defensive Backs Coach:

Before his first season coaching in junior college football, Coach Newsom was coaching at a Local high school for 8 seasons prior to coming to the Yuba College 49ers in 2023.

Coach Newsom helps with the Strength and Conditioning program, as well as coaching the defensive backs.

At the end of the 2023 season, Coach Newsom was named Defensive Coordinator for the upcoming 2024 season.

The Yuba College 49er Defensive Backs were able to achieve Top 12 team in the State for takeaways in the form of interceptions, out of 68 CCCAA teams (14), 10 being from the defensive backs.

1st in Conference for interceptions (8). The Niners Defense was a Top 12 team in the State for pass defense, out of 68 CCCAA teams (185 yards per game).
2 Defensive backs were able to achieve 1st Team All-Conference.
- George Baker / Strong Safety - Nickelback
- Tommy Fasig / Free Safety

Coach Newsom Played at a local high school for 3 seasons before coming to Yuba College in 2010 and 2011.

At the end of the 2011 season, He made his way down to Waxahachie, Texas to play for the SAGU Lions for the 2012 season.

QB Coach / Offensive Coordinator

Playing career:

Coach Gingery grew up in Springfield, Oregon; attended Springfield High School, and excelled in Football, Basketball, track, and baseball. While playing QB, Coach Gingery broke a number of state passing records. In addition, he ranked among the best in the state throwing the javelin on the track team, breaking records in track as well.
Following high school, Coach Gingery attended Western Oregon State University (now Western Oregon University) and played football (QB) on nationally ranked teams. In fall 2023, he was inducted into the WOU College Football Hall of Fame. After college, Coach Gingery played in the Professional Spring Football League and had a foray in the NFL over three years with the Los Angeles Raiders and Seattle Seahawks.

Coaching Career:

In 1993 at the young age of 25, Coach Gingery became the head football coach at Granada High School in Livermore, CA. In eight seasons, Gingery’s teams consistently ranked in the top 5 in the bay area. His offense and defense usually topped the greater SF area in yearly production. In his eight seasons at Granada High, he led them to 3 section championship games (1995, 1997, 2000). Following an undefeated 2000 season, Coach Gingery moved north to Redding to take over the Shasta High School Wolves (“I’m an Oregon boy, I hated Bay Area traffic!”). He quickly created Shasta High into a northern power; routinely breaking Northern California Section offensive records and leading the Wolves into the playoffs every year and the section Championship in 2010.

In 2016 Coach Gingery moved to Yuba City and became the head football coach for the Honkers. In his 25-year career as a high school head coach, Gingery compiled a record of 167-108-2, six section championship games, and missed the playoffs only once (1999). His overall league record exceeded a 75% winning percentage.

His successes at all three schools led to numerous personal honors:

2023 Western Oregon University College Football Hall of Fame Inductee

2021 Lions All-star coach (Northern Section)

2020 Lions All-Star coach (Northern Section)

2009 NIKE California Football Coach of the Year

2008 Northern Section Football Coach of the Year

2008 Record Searchlight Coach of the Year

1997, 2002-2006 Who’s Who Among American High School Teachers

2000 Coach of the Year for the Oakland/S.F. Bay area

2000 NFL coach of the week

1995 Lion’s All-star coach (Northern Coast Section)

1995-PRESENT Highly regarded and sought-after high school and college clinic speaker throughout the country as a known expert in teaching QB play, program development, off-season strength and athletic development, special teams, offensive passing games, and offensive playbook development.

In addition, over his last five years at Yuba City High, Coach Gingery has helped guide 25+ athletes to play football at the collegiate level (six in division one programs).
Overall, over 80 of Coach Gingery’s players ended up at the college level.