J.R. Zapata is in his first year as the inside linebackers coach at Adrian College.

Zapata comes to Adrian after serving as an assistant coach at Waterford Mott High School where he served as the linebackers coach, and Livonia Franklin High School where he was the offensive coordinator. He also gained valuable experience as the linebacker coordinator at Chris Roberson NFL Skills Camps.

An All-MIAA performer at Adrian College, Zapata was named the team’s most valuable defensive lineman following the 2003 season.

Zapata is a 2004 graduate of Adrian College, earning a bachelor’s degree in business administration and a minor in psychology.