Coach Craig Jefferies has established himself as one of the most respected and accomplished high school football coaches in the DMV region. During his distinguished coaching career, he has earned numerous accolades, including ten DCIAA West Coach of the Year honors, the Washington Post All-Met Coach of the Year Award (1999), the Pigskin Club of Washington, DC Coach of the Year Award (2004), and Eastern Board of Officials Coach of the Year honors in 1999 and 2001.
As the head coach at Dunbar High School in Washington, DC, Coach Jefferies built one of the premier football programs in the area. Under his leadership, Dunbar captured thirteen consecutive DCIAA Football Championships and won eight city title games, compiling an outstanding overall record of 130-37-1. He also led Dunbar to three consecutive NFL High School Player Development National Passing League Championships from 2005-2007.
Coach Jefferies’ success and reputation extended to the national level through several prestigious all-star coaching assignments. In 2008, he served as Special Teams Coordinator and Running Backs Coach for the nationally recognized US Army All-American Bowl in San Antonio, Texas. In 2009, he was selected as the Special Teams Coordinator and Defensive Backs Coach for the Northeast All-Star Team in the New Jersey Northeast All-Star Classic held in Piscataway, New Jersey.
In February 2011, Coach Jefferies joined the University of New Mexico football staff as the Wide Receivers Coach. During his tenure, wide receiver Deon Long earned Freshman All-American honors, while Ty Kirk received Honorable Mention All-Mountain West Conference recognition.
Coach Jefferies continued his success at the high school level in Maryland, earning the 2016 and 2025 Prince George’s County 4A/3A Coach of the Year Award. He was also selected as the Wide Receivers Coach for the prestigious Big 33 High School Football Classic in Hershey, Pennsylvania in 2018 and later served as the Running Backs Coach for the event in 2022.
Currently in his 15th season as Head Football Coach at Oxon Hill High School in Oxon Hill, Maryland, Coach Jefferies has played a major role in restoring the tradition and competitiveness of the Clippers football program. In 2016, he guided Oxon Hill to a perfect 10-0 regular season and a berth in the Maryland 3A Regional Playoffs. The following season, the Clippers advanced to the Maryland 3A State Semifinals for the first time in twenty-three years. On October 24, 2025, Coach Jefferies earned his milestone 200th career victory with a 72-0 win over Bladensburg High School, solidifying his place as one of the winningest active coaches in the DMV area, currently ranking fourth among active coaches.
Beyond the field, Coach Jefferies has remained deeply committed to education, mentorship, and community service. He previously served as faculty sponsor for the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and worked as a site coordinator for the NFL High School Player Development Program in Washington, DC. He also served on the Minority Affairs Committee of the American Football Coaches Association and has participated extensively in youth football camps, coaching clinics, and community outreach initiatives. Coach Jefferies continues to impact student-athletes both on and off the field through his leadership, mentorship, and dedication to developing young men of character.
