Prep U Collegiate Panthers

05/25/2026

It's About To Be A Cole Blooded Summer...........

05/21/2026

WELCOME HOME LEGEND
Welcome Coach L.C. Cole
Head Football Coach
Prep U Dega Collegiate Football Program
“The Mission Is Clear. The Time Is Now.”
With decades of championship-level coaching experience, leadership, and player development, Prep U Dega Collegiate proudly welcomes one of the most respected football minds in the game — Coach L.C. Cole.
Coach Cole has built an impressive coaching legacy across both the collegiate and high school football levels throughout the United States, developing winning programs, mentoring athletes, and leading teams with passion, discipline, and excellence.
Collegiate Head Coaching Experience
Tennessee State University (1996–1999)
• Led the Tigers to consecutive Ohio Valley Conference Championships
Alabama State University (2000–2002)
Stillman College (2009–2010)
Collegiate Assistant Coaching Experience
Clark Atlanta University — Assistant Head Coach / Defensive Coordinator
Allen University — Assistant Head Coach / Defensive Coordinator
Lane College — Defensive Coordinator
Additional collegiate coaching experience includes:
New Mexico State
Toledo
Wisconsin
Kansas State
Ball State
Morgan State
Eastern Michigan
Cincinnati
High School Head Coaching Experience
Sidney Lanier High School (Montgomery, Alabama)
Wilcox Central High School (Camden, Alabama)
Fairfield High Preparatory School (Fairfield, Alabama)
Loachapoka High School (Loachapoka, Alabama)
Park Crossing High School (Montgomery, Alabama)
PREP U DEGA COLLEGIATE PANTHERS
A New Era.
A Championship Mindset.
A Proven Leader.
Talladega… It’s Time.

05/16/2026

Dega It's Time!!!

05/16/2026

01/22/2026

We Are Sorry To Announce The Cancellation Of Our Visit Weekend This Week Due To Inclement Weather Across The Nation. We Will Resume Visits On Saturday January 31st at 11:00 a.m. At Lawson State Community College.

01/14/2026

Prep U Collegiate Would Like To Wish A Very Blessed And Happy Birthday To Our Post Grad Juco Head Football Coach Corey Haynes. Wish You A Very Blessed And Wonderful Day Coach Enjoy From Your Family Here At Prep U Collegiate!!!

01/05/2026

Prep U Collegiate is proud to announce and welcome Coach Corey Haynes as our Head Football Coach for our inaugural season!

Coach Haynes brings a wealth of experience, leadership, and proven success to our program. A former collegiate athlete, he enjoyed stellar playing careers at Miles College and Alabama A&M University, where he built a strong foundation in discipline, toughness, and competitive excellence.

Beyond the field, Coach Haynes is the Owner and Founder of Magic City Elite Academy, a nationally recognized sports program known for developing elite talent and preparing athletes for the next level. His impact in the Birmingham football community is unmatched.

Coach Haynes has also served on the coaching staffs at West End High School and Carver High School in Birmingham, Alabama, where he played a key role in mentoring and developing young men—many of whom have gone on to become top collegiate athletes and NFL players.

His passion for player development, commitment to excellence, and deep roots in the game make him the ideal leader to guide Prep U Collegiate Football from day one.

We are extremely excited and honored to have Coach Corey Haynes lead our program into its first season and beyond.

Welcome to Prep U, Coach Haynes. The standard starts now.
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