JMCC Athletic Dept.
The John Melvin Christian College athletics staff takes great pride in developing future leaders by improving each student-athlete physically, mentally, academically, athletically, and spiritually.
Kevin Jackson
Athletic Director
Native to Pensacola, FL, Kevin graduated from Tate High School in 2009 and played baseball for the
Florida State Seminoles during the 2009-2010 season. After going through physical therapy for a rotator
cuff injury, he transferred to the Northwest Florida State College Raiders during the 2010-2011 season
where they came in second place in the NJCAA FL State Championship Tournament. In 2011-2012, he
played for the Faulkner State CC Sun Chiefs (Now Coastal Alabama CC). After that season, due to a lingering shoulder injury, he turned down the opportunity to play pro ball to focus on his academic and ministry goals. Kevin is affiliated with the Florida Travel Baseball program and coaches the FTB Phillies National team.
He holds a BS in Construction Management with a minor in Theoretical Mathematics from the University of West Florida and is currently working on his Master's in Sports Management from JMCC affiliate, John Melvin University. He worked in the construction management field as both an Assistant Project Manager and a Project Manager for his first
5 years out of college before transitioning into education and coaching for the last 4 years where he holds a Professional Teaching Certification.
Drew Cumberland
Director of Baseball Operations
Drew was born and raised in Pace Florida. He was raised in a baseball family and has loved it since day one.​ Drew signed a scholarship to Louisiana State University (LSU) to play baseball but was selected in the first round of the MLB draft (46th) overall by the San Diego Padres. Drew decided to go the pro route and follow his dreams of playing in the big leagues. Drew was a top prospect in the Padres system and won multiple awards for best hitter and base runner in the system. In 2010 he was selected to play in the futures game in Angels stadium alongside Mike Trout, Ben Revere, Mike Moustakas, Eric Hismer, and many others still playing in the big leagues today.​
Drew's career was cut short due to concussions and a condition called bilateral vestibulopathy which affects his inner ear and equilibrium. Drew went back and coached in the Padres system for their low A team the Fort Wayne Tin Caps and also in the instructional league before making a comeback. Even though he wanted to play in the big leagues his condition was just too much and he decided to retire. ​
Drew is now a big influence on young kids and high school players. He has been doing lessons for the past 12 years and continues to pass on his knowledge to young athletes he comes in contact with.
Jayce Boyd
Student Ministry Director
Jayce Boyd is a Cantonment, FL native who attended JM Tate High School where he was a 4-sport standout in baseball, football, basketball, and golf. He was elected to the 2009 Tate High School Hall of Fame. During his high school career Boyd was an all-star in football and baseball and was voted Wendy’s High School Heisman. Most importantly, he was selected by Coach Joe Murphy as the FCA award winner for his 2009 golf season. Boyd was drafted in the 2009 MLB draft by the Texas Rangers in the 19th round and chose to attend Florida State University on a baseball scholarship.
During his three-year letterman career at FSU, Boyd was an outstanding hitter with a career .349 average, 254 hits, 140 runs, 53 doubles, 20 home runs and 160 RBIs. He batted at least .326 all three years and in 2012 earned 1st Team All-ACC, 1st Team All-American from American Baseball Coaches Association and Perfect Game, 2nd Team from Collegiate Baseball and National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association. Boyd helped lead FSU to the CWS in 2010 (5th place) and 2012 (3rd place) and Super Regionals in 2011. Boyd was selected to participate in the prestigious Cape Cod summer league during his Freshman and Sophomore years with the Orleans Firebirds where he was voted the Castleberry Award winner. He was then drafted in the 6th round by the New York Mets in 2012 and started his professional journey.
Boyd quickly rose through the ranks of the Mets system after the Florida State alumnus was named a Mid-Season All-Star in the South Atlantic League and a Mets Organization Sterling Award winner after he hit .330 with nine home runs, 83 RBI, 29 doubles, and a .410 on-base percentage over 123 combined games. He reached the Triple-A level with the Las Vegas 51’s in both 2015 and 2016. That included a .297 average with a career-high 11 home runs, 46 RBI, and a .371 on-base percentage over 92 games.
After a thoracic outlet syndrome diagnosis and surgery in 2013, Boyd struggled to return to form, cutting his playing career short. He is now residing in Tampa, FL with his wife Shawna and son Evan. They are members of Grace Family Church, and he is teaching Bible along with being the head golf coach, middle school baseball manager, and varsity baseball assistant coach at Cambridge Christian School. Having a heart to disciple young adults and share his experience with other driven athletes, Boyd is excited to join John Melvin Christian College and expand his role in the years to come.
Drake Angeron
Head Baseball Coach
Drake Angeron joined the JMU Millers coaching staff as a graduate assistant in the Spring of 2024. Drake is a native of Morgan City, LA where he attended Central Catholic High School. Drake helped the CCHS Eagles to back-to-back state title games, winning the 2016 championship before finishing runner-up in 2017.
Drake finished his college career in May of 2023 at Louisiana Christian University where he holds the single-season hits record. His career college batting average is .349 over his 4-year career with 170 games played, 616 At-Bats, 215 hits, 11 HRs and 61 Stolen Bases.
As a redshirt freshman in 2019, Drake led Dodge City Community College with a .365 Batting Average, 73 hits, 3 Home Runs, 57 runs, and 22 stolen bases. He was the only player to appear in all 54 games.
In 2021, Angeron earned All-Conference honors for the MIAA. He led the Fort Hays State Tigers with a .341 batting average while tying for the team lead with 43 base hits while swiping a team-high 12 bases. Drake led the team with 14 multi-hit games, including six-straight games with two or more hits. He was recognized by the MIAA as one of the toughest players in the conference to strike out, going down on strikes just 11 times in 126 at-bats.
As a Senior in 2023, Angeron earned first-team All-Conference honors and a Gold Glove Award. He led the Louisiana Christian University Wildcats with a .410 Batting Average, scoring 51 runs, 6 home runs, and 9 stolen bases. Drake set the new LCU single-season hits record with 73 hits.
Drake is currently in his 2nd season of professional baseball. As a rookie with the Alpine Cowboys in the summer of 2023, Drake started in 46 games and had a .380 batting average in 166 ABs with 59 Runs, 63 hits, 6 2B, 2 3B, 6 HR, 39 RBI, and 27 SBs.
Following his rookie season, Drake signed a Winter league contract where he served as a player and hitting coach for the Wanneroo Giants in Perth, Australia.
Joshua Steele
Head Volleyball Coach
Coach Steele brings 12 years of teaching and 16 years of coaching experience to JMU including 3 years as a college assistant coach at the University of West Florida. Josh holds a Bachelor's and Master's degree in Physical Education from the University of West Florida. Coach Steele is currently teaching History at Milton High School. He is also in his fifth season as Operations Director for Coastal Crush Volleyball Club, in which he oversees the development and organization of teams, players, and coaches. Coach Steele integrates the idea of closeness and family into his programs. This comes naturally from his own family. Coach Steele has been married to his wife Jessica for sixteen years having five children, Luciana (14), Cortez (12), Tobiah (9), Zane(7), and Giana(3).
Colin Doss
Head Men's Basketball Coach
Bio Coming Soon
Jeff Hankins
Head Softball Coach
Bio Coming Soon