CJ Nightingale (born c. 1991) is an American college football coach. He is the head football coach for Belhaven University, a position he has held since 2024.[1][2][3][4] He also coached for Greenville, Indiana Wesleyan,[5] and Wheaton (IL).[6][7] He played college football for Wheaton (IL) as a cornerback.[8]

CJ Nightingale
Current position
TitleHead coach
TeamBelhaven
ConferenceUSA South
Record5–5
Biographical details
Bornc. 1991 (age 32–33)
Colon, Michigan, U.S.
Alma materWheaton College (2014)
Playing career
2010–2013Wheaton (IL)
Position(s)Cornerback
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
2016Greenville (DB)
2017–2019Indiana Wesleyan (ST/LB)
2020–2023Wheaton (IL) (DC/DB)
2024–presentBelhaven
Head coaching record
Overall5–5

Head coaching record

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Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs
Belhaven Blazers (USA South Athletic Conference) (2024–present)
2024 Belhaven 5–5 5–3 T–4th
Belhaven: 5–5 5–3
Total: 5–5

References

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  1. ^ "CJ Nightingale - Head Football Coach - Football Coaches". Belhaven University Athletics. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
  2. ^ Reports, Staff (December 31, 2023). "CJ Nightingale named Head Football Coach of Belhaven". Vicksburg Daily News. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
  3. ^ "Belhaven Athletics Announces CJ Nightingale as Head Football Coach". Belhaven University Athletics. December 31, 2023. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
  4. ^ "Belhaven tabs Nightingale as new head football coach - SuperTalk Mississippi". December 31, 2023. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
  5. ^ "CJ Nightingale - Cornerbacks - Football Coaches". Indiana Wesleyan University. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
  6. ^ "CJ Nightingale - Defensive Coordinator - Staff Directory". Wheaton College Athletics. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
  7. ^ "CJ Nightingale named defensive coordinator for the Thunder football program". Wheaton College Athletics. December 26, 2023. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
  8. ^ "C.J. Nightingale - Football". Wheaton College Athletics. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
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