Nassau Community College Men's Football

Nassau Community College Director of Athletics Kerri Ann McTiernan announced the appointment of Jhaleel Oswald head coach of the institution's football program ahead of the 2024 season. Oswald – a 2014 graduate of NCC – served as defensive and special teams coordinator under Jamel Ramsay since 2021. "I'm excited to return to one of my alma maters as head coach," said Oswald. "The program means a lot to me and I am proud to be a product of the community college system. I'm excited for the future and the things we can accomplish." Oswald played 12 times for Nassau between the 2012 and 2013 seasons and was a team captain his sophomore year. He helped the Lions win the 2013 Toro Bowl and earned an associate's degree in liberal arts in 2014. Upon graduation, Oswald transferred to LIU Post where he made 25 appearances and won Northeast-10 titles in 2014 and 2016. He collected All-NE-10 Second-Team accolades as a senior. "Our alumni laid a foundation of competitive excellence here at NCC and I am pleased to announce Jhaleel, a proud Nassau alumnus, as our head football coach and ambassador for the College," said McTiernan.  "His commitment and passion for the game, along with his love for our institution, is a winning combination that will strengthen our football program and support our efforts to ensure student success in athletics and academics," she added. "As a long-standing member of the Nassau athletics family, Coach Oswald will further our connection with former Lions and is ready to build on the winning legacy they helped create." Upon returning to Garden City as defensive coordinator, Oswald helped NCC finish as national runner-up in 2021. During his three years in the role, he helped NCC players develop their technical skills, implemented coaching strategies, and assisted in recruiting student-athletes. Before coaching at NCC, Oswald was an assistant football coach at Campus Magnet High Schools from 2018 to 2020.  Additionally, he was a youth football coach at Offense-Defense Youth Camps from 2017 to 2019.

Coach Mark Campbell serves as Assistant Defensive Line Coach and Student-Athlete Success Support Coordinator at Nassau Community College. Now in his 15th season, he continues to contribute to the program’s development through on-field coaching and academic and personal support for student-athletes. His coaching approach centers on consistent daily improvement and clearly defined roles within a team structure. He emphasizes discipline, accountability, resilience, and effort as the foundation of competitive programs, with a focus on playing fast and executing with purpose. Coach Campbell has been part of Nassau teams that produced undefeated seasons in 2010(NJCAA Non-Scholarship National Champions) and 2014. He has helped prepare student-athletes for opportunities at top Division I programs, including Syracuse, Ohio State, Florida State, Penn State, and Louisiana State University and has supported multiple players who have gone on to professional careers in the NFL. In addition to coaching, he brings more than 25 years of experience in college financial aid and admissions, assisting students through the full academic pathway from enrollment to graduation. He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing from Hofstra University and a Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction from Louisiana State University. A former Hofstra University football and baseball player, Coach Campbell applies his playing experience to his work with student-athletes, focusing on preparation, consistency, and long-term development both on and off the field.