Chris Perkins
Running Backs Coach
Miami Connection
Perkins played a pivotal role in Miami Northwestern Senior High School's District 6A State Championship and Regional runner-up finishes, building quarterback talent in South Florida's competitive high school scene. His progression to coaching at FAU in Boca Raton has bolstered college football development for local athletes from Miami-Dade County. He continues influencing the region's sports pipeline through player development and position coaching.
About
Chris Perkins began his coaching career at Miami Northwestern Senior High School in 2003 as junior varsity offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach, later advancing to varsity quarterbacks coach and contributing to a District 6A Florida High School State Championship. He continued developing talent as offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at Long Beach Polytechnic High School from 2008 to 2010, honing skills of notable players like Raheem Cato. After coaching inside receivers and quarterbacks at Goldenwest Junior College, Perkins joined Florida Atlantic University in May 2017 as a player development assistant, primarily working with running backs. He was elevated to running backs coach in December 2019 through the 2021 season. Despite injuries, his unit ranked fourth in Conference USA in rushing at 180.1 yards per game in 2020. His strong Miami connection stems from early successes at a prominent local high school.