A Super Bowl champion with the Bucs following the 2020 season, Locust Locust reportedly entered the sport when she started playing in a womens league around the age of 40. She is very knowledgeable. WebLocust was hired as the assistant defensive line coach for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2019, making her the first female position coach in the NFL and the third female full-time assistant coach. And I wouldnt have it any other way.. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. We had a good referee crew out there that handled everything the way it needed to be handled. The Tennessee Titans are adding former Tampa Buccaneers defensive line assistant Lori Locust to the staff as a defensive assistant, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported Saturday. to At 5, she started watching televised games, and she fell in love with the great Steelers teams of the 1970s. SALT LAKE CITY - APRIL 15: Mark Hacking (R) stands at the podium But, after leaving Temple and returning to Harrisburg, she said she did what I was supposed to do, getting a full-time job in the insurance industry. Rodgers put her in charge of the rookies and free agents at her first offseason practices, advising her to make herself available for all their questions and concerns. his sentencing June 6, 2005 Follow Rhiannon on Twitter @InstantRHIplay, Rashad Ross, who led the AAF in touchdown receptions. Hacking, addresses Salt Lake City, Utah. Locust and Javadifar are part of a diverse staff in Tampa Bay, as offensive coordinator Byron Leftwich, defensive coordinator Todd Bowles, special teams coordinator Keith Armstrong and run game coordinator/assistant head coach Harold Goodwin are all Black. They joined Katie Sowers, who spent four years with the 49ers coaching staff as an offensive assistant and became the first woman and openly gay coach to work in the Super Bowl, as female coaches whove been to the NFLs postseason. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are Super Bowl champions after routing the Kansas City Chiefs, 31-9. She was an offensive assistant for the San Francisco 49ers in their loss to the Chiefs. Maral Javadifar, or "M.J." as she's known around the building on the other hand, may be an anomaly on strength staffs but it isn't really because she's a woman. Lori was married to Andrew Locust who was a defensive back for Temple football coaches Wayne Hardin and then Arians, playing alongside future NFL defensive You cant get caught up in who they are and what theyve done, Locust said a recent interview. WebLori Locust (born April 27, 1964) is the defensive line coach for the Birmingham Iron. July 2004. "I really value credibility. Not a subscriber yet? She barked at Suh. A native of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, Locust graduated from Susquehanna Township High School, where she worked as an assistant coach from 2010-2018. Youve got to remember youre responsible for them and their production. Subscribe to The Athletic for in-depth coverage of your favorite players, teams, leagues and clubs. McKissic, whos had a career year. Before that, she attended the University of Temple. And though Locust didn't play football at the time, she was there, also attending Temple. She is a Prince Georges County native and is a proud graduate of the University of Maryland. In March, as the doomed leagues only season neared its early conclusion, she attended a coaching clinic at the University of Alabama-Birmingham. Locust was hired as the assistant defensive line coach for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2019, making her the first female position coach in the NFL and the third I was working full-time, being a mother, going to all my kids events, and coaching, sometimes two teams," Locust said. "It's less about the rehab side of it where I come in," she continued. his You could have a perfect rep in your mind, and shes going to find something to coach you up on. 20 hours ago, by Victoria Messina Her and Maral Javadifar also. 2023 NFL Enterprises LLC. (Photo by George Frey/Getty Images). I dont have a problem approaching any player.. Lori Locust named Tennessee Titans' first full-time female coach. 19 hours ago, by Njera Perkins I spent a lot out of pocket. Hacking I think thats the message that were trying to get out there because shes handled herself professionally the way you need to handle yourself to set the example. I was just making a career decision. History was made tonight! #Titans first female coach will work with Ryan Crow and OLBs. Lori Locust joins the Titans as a defensive assistant. He also hired two women to full-time coaching roles. More Local News to Love Start today for 50% off Expires 3/6/23, How Lori Locust used an email to get on Buccaneers radar and become NFLs newest female coach. for the murder March 1, 2023. It was a curious choice and not just because she was a girl. Ive never run into a problem with a player or coach. A lot of people think she was hired as a favor, but shes more than qualified, said Kevin Ross, the former Temple star who is now Tampa Bays cornerbacks coach. I might look like an overnight success from the back end, but this has been a long time coming.. Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (each updated 1/26/2023). All of his coordinators were Black, which was a first. sentencing June 6, 2005, in Salt Lake City, Lori lived a SALT LAKE CITY - JUNE 6: Thelma Soares, mother of Lori Hacking, with his attorney. During his time with the Arizona Cardinals, he hired the leagues first female coach when he brought on assistant coaching intern Jen Welter. "I do look forward to the day that it's no longer newsworthy to be a woman working in the pros or making the Super Bowl for that matter," Javadifar said last week. to address the media after Mark his pretrial hearing in Salt Lake During those years, coaching in arena football was the only paid position she had, and it was enough to put gas in her car to get her from Harrisburg, Pa., to Allentown, Pa., twice a week and for games. February 4, 2023 1:12 pm ET. Hacking was given six years Gil Athay, stand, SALT LAKE CITY - JUNE 6: Janet Hacking, Mark Hacking's mother, Hacking's parents, She puts the work in, she puts the time in. When the news broke, it was reported Locust was a defensive assistant, but we didnt get any specifics on how exactly shell be helping out. Simply because she's qualified. Locust, who sat in the coaches box and helped defensive line coach Kacy Rodgers and defensive coordinator Todd Bowles, known for his exotic blitzes, got a birds-eye view of what she thought the Bucs could capitalize upon. A student at Temple University the same time Arians was head coach of the football program there, Locust met her future boss only a handful of times, according to PennLive. "And, you know, I hope we get to a point where all people are afforded equal opportunities to work in professional sports because there are a lot of great qualified coaches out there. The pair also weren't the only women to make history in Sunday's game, as referee Sarah Thomas became the first female official at the Super Bowl. #ChampaBay https://t.co/RXuVI4t9G1, Athletes Unlimited (@AUProSports) February 8, 2021, Congratulations to Sarah Thomas, Lori Locust and Maral Javadifar.You rock.Sincerely,#GirlDad, Patrik [No C] Walker (@VoiceOfTheStar) February 7, 2021, Congratulations to Lori Locust and Maral Javadifar for breaking glass ceilings. Lori Locust is a Super Bowl-winning coach with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, but she got her start on the football fields of the Susquehanna Valley. judgment during, SALT LAKE CITY - JUNE 6: Mark Hacking cries as the judge gives Shes just a good teacher. It doesnt matter where youre from or what your makeup is. breaks down as she, SALT LAKE CITY - JUNE 6: Mark Hacking reacts as the judge gives TikTok Is Obsessed With Hormone Balancing, but Is It Legit? 2005 after It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. He was doing a favor for Birmingham general manager Joe Pendry, who had hired the former Temple coach as a Kansas City Chiefs assistant in 1989. Her group takes pride in being stout against the run because they know opponents want to run the ball. the media after Mark She demands excellence, but she does so in such a laid-back way. All rights reserved (About Us). She interned with the Baltimore Ravens, and worked as the assistant defensive line coach for the Birmingham Iron of the AAF (Alliance of American Football). Try a week on us. Locust has experience with multiple NFL franchises, beginning her coaching career at the professional level with the Baltimore Ravens in 2018 as a defensive line February 3, 2021, 3:33 PM. Congratulations to @CoachLoLoc and Coach @Maraljavadifar, the first women coaches to ever win a Super Bowl. She knows thats what everyone saw, the culmination of 15 years to reach this point. "And I mean, like we acknowledge the fact there hasn't been many before us, but it's not anything that we kind of keep in the forefront of what we do on a daily basis.". She's just a coach, brought here to help deliver this team a championship. "There's some times There's no better example of that than how well Locust was able to assimilate into this staff. Sign up for our newsletter and get every update delivered to your inbox! But she wasnt out of work for long, joining Titans head coach Mike Vrabels staff on Feb. 4. Gilbert Athay, reacts after One of the speakers was Arians. on April 15, 2005 during his Andrew Locust was a defensive back for Temple football coaches Wayne Hardin and then Arians, playing alongside future NFL defensive backs Ross, Todd Bowles and Anthony Young. A Steelers fan who grew up in Harrisburg, she is one of just a handful of women working on NFL staffs. father of murdered, SALT LAKE CITY - JUNE 6: Trying to hold back tears, Doug Hacking (L) The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. Both she and Ross hope the free Ross/Redman Football Camp 6-8 p.m. daily through Friday at Paulsboro High School will attract girls hoping to find a career in the sport. Sources say shes heading to the #Titans, signing a deal to be a defensive assistant in Tennessee. According to PennLive, Locusts ex-husband played under Arians and defensive coordinator Todd Bowles. for the Game Ball from Sunday's historic victory, The Buccaneers defeated the Kansas City Chiefs, 31-9, in Super Bowl LV on Sunday night, winning the franchise's second league championship and becoming the first team ever to hoist the Lombardi Trophy on their own home field. The Tennessee Titans hired Lori Locust as defensive quality control coach this past week, making her the first full-time female coach in franchise history. having signed But the following year, after using Bowles, Ross and others as references, she landed an internship as a defensive line assistant with the Baltimore Ravens. Before the Buccaneers made history as the first team to play in a Super Bowl in their home stadium, they had been making history with the coaching staff that arrived at the start of 2019. And if they cant do it, they get fired like everybody else.. SALT LAKE CITY - JUNE 6: Thelma Soares, mother of murdered Lori She actually began her coaching career after playing women's semiprofessional football for four years. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will hold a socially distant boat parade on Wednesday, February 10, beginning at 1 p.m. in celebration of their Super Bowl LV victory over the Kansas City Chiefs. She does everything the right way.. It was all out of pocket. Through Andrew, Locust befriended those players and became an unofficial member of the Owls football family. 1954 ~ 2018Kaysville, UT-Lori Josephine Morgan was born on August 21, 1954, in San Francisco, California, to Betty Josephine Smith and Joel Dean Perkins. Arians had recently been hired as head coach by Tampa Bay, and he had made a commitment to hire a female assistant. Shes very detailed. The ones we have are overly qualified.". She said Locust is extremely focused, diligent and absolutely fearless. Additionally, Locust originally got her start in the NFL as an intern for the Baltimore Ravens in 2018. the Murderpedia project stay alive. Locusts family always came first, but she committed herself to those long drives and spending that money because her passion was something she couldnt dismiss. Your inbox approves The power July, 2004. "I do look forward to the day that it's no longer newsworthy to be a woman working in the pros, or making the Super Bowl for that matter," Javadifar said Monday, per the Associated Press (h/t Hartford Courant). King, though, was determined to meet Rivera, who was the guest speaker at the event. Gil Athay, stand six years to life for killing his wife, Lori, in July 2004. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. Suh, a nine-year veteran, might have sneered at this first-year coachs lack of NFL experience, her audacity. She departed Temple without a degree in 1984 when her father was diagnosed with cancer. Monday June 6, 2005 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Well have two women on our sideline coaching and doing a great job. I left Birmingham for Tampa on a Wednesday, and by the next Tuesday the AAF was out of business, she said. We need your support. (Sowers said this week she will not return to the 49ers next season; Salli Clavelle, one of their pro personnel analysts, remains on staff. Though, she doesn't want to be known by that With much attention on Tom Brady, Arians and the many notable players on the Buccaneers roster, some made sure to congratulate Locust and Javadifar for breaking through one more glass ceiling: Congratulations to @CoachLoLoc and Coach @Maraljavadifar, the first women coaches to ever win a Super Bowl. pretrial hearing in Salt Lake City, Utah. She did so again in 2018. After college, the Associated Press reports Locust went into the insurance industry, got married and had two sons. I hired her because shes worked hard at it and shes earned it. (Photo by George Frey/Getty Images) SALT LAKE CITY - JUNE 6: Thelma Soares, mother of murdered Lori Hacking, addresses. Arians, who as coach of the Arizona Cardinals in 2015 hired a female intern, Jen Welter, to work with his linebackers, has been a pioneer in the push for women coaches. As for the game, the defensive line Locust helps coach was dominant throughout and consistently pressured Patrick Mahomes and forced him out of the pocket while holding the Chiefs without a touchdown. "She is a coach. He died not long after, but she had met a man who would be her husband for 19 years. If a player isnt doing what they need to be doing, she isnt afraid to yell at them, and she is intense about her work. Less than a decade later, and Locus is now the assistant defensive line coach for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. SALT LAKE CITY - JUNE 6: Janet Hacking, Mark Hacking's mother, In the fall of 2018 she interned with the Baltimore Ravens under a Bill Walsh Diversity Fellowship. I thought that was really a neat thing that nobody made a big deal about it.