Before arriving at AC, Hancock helped Grand Valley State University to the 2005 NCAA Division II National Championship, serving as the Lakers’ tight ends coach. Grand Valley rolled up 5612 total yards in ’05 with his help.

Prior to GVSU, Hancock was the offensive coordinator at the University of Saint Mary (Kansas) for three seasons. His 2002 offense ranked eighth in the NAIA in passing. The Spires averaged 232.4 yards passing in his three seasons at the helm.

At Lane College in 2001, Hancock spent time as the co-offensive coordinator, implementing the spread offense. The Dragons boasted a 1,000-yard rusher in his one season.

Prior to Lane, Hancock spent time at New Mexico Military Institute and Louisiana Tech as an offensive line coach. At NMMI, he tutored a unit that led the way for 4,300 yards rushing, setting an NJCAA record and finished the season ranked #10 in the nation.

Stints at Highland Community College and Eastern Michigan from 1996 to 1998 gave Hancock experience in recruiting, special teams and working with quarterbacks.

Hancock also spent time at the high school level, serving as an offensive and defensive line coach at both Willow Run High School and Romulus High School, helping Romulus to a 9-3 record in 1992.

A published writer on the fundamentals of offensive football, Hancock’s work has appeared in Gridiron Strategies and American Football Monthly.

Hancock graduated with a degree in psychology from Eastern Michigan University and earned his master’s degree in exercise science from Louisiana Tech.