AJ Locke joined the American International College football coaching staff as an assistant coach in spring 2026 and will work with the wide receivers.
A rising young coach with experience across the junior college, Division I, and high-level 7-v-7 landscapes, Locke most recently served as an Assistant Wide Receivers Coach at Florida A&M University (FAMU), helping develop receiver play, contribute to game-planning, and supporting one of the top programs in the SWAC.
Before FAMU, Locke worked as a Student Assistant/Recruiting Assistant at Coffeyville Community College, where he coached defensive backs during a championship season. His work contributed to Coffeyville ranking among the nation’s leaders in interceptions and defensive touchdowns, while helping mentor All-Conference players. Locke previously spent time at Penn State University as a Student Assistant with Quarterbacks, assisting with offensive preparation, and supporting the drill instruction.
He also served as Head Coach & Program Director for LIVE7v7, leading athletes ages 8–17, coaching quarterbacks and receivers, coordinating offense, and running recruiting visits and developmental programs. Locke was a two-year Catholic League champion in New York State in 2022 and 2023 at Holy Trinity High School in Hicksville, NY . During his senior season with the Titans, Locke was selected for multiple awards by the state and league committees.
Locke has played football his whole life, committing to Penn State University as a Preferred Walk-On before taking the avenue of coaching. He is now in this phase where he wants to bring that same level of determination and confidence to the sideline.
