Steven Aycock was hired as the Director of Football Operations by Tennessee State University in July 2023.
Aycock brings a strong background in football management and coaching. Previously with The Carolina Panthers as the Assistant Special Assistant to the Head Coach. Aycock assisted with daily football office operations and served as a point of contact for program operations, coordinating meetings with coaching staff, team doctors, and athletic trainers.
Before joining The Carolina Panthers, Aycock was the Deputy Commissioner for the City of Atlanta Parks and Recreation, overseeing 125 staff and a $1.5M budget for city recreational centers, establishing long-term operating strategies and leadership culture.
Aycock's coaching experience includes being the head coach at Johnson C. Smith University. During his tenure, the Golden Bulls went 25-36, but along the way, had a couple of successful seasons. As part of the JCSU football coaching staff for six seasons, he previously supervised football operations, recruiting, and coached the offensive line. Before taking over as head coach Aycock would serve as offensive line coach and recruiting coordinator (2005-08) for the Golden Bulls.
Having over 15 years of coaching experience as an assistant and offensive lineman coach, Aycock brings enthusiasm, passion, and a thorough understanding of football from various perspectives. A graduate of Savannah State University, he earned honors as an All-SIAC offensive lineman and Offensive Lineman of the Year. Aycock holds a B.S. in Sports Production from Savannah State University and is currently working on his masters degree in Organizational Leadership from Pfeiffer University.
