Deion Sanders has built a team full of leaders, and that leadership runs deep, starting with the coaches. These aren’t just guys with whistles; they’ve been leading from day one, long before they joined Colorado football’s sidelines.
This season, the man in charge of Special Teams is no exception. Michael Pollock, a longtime associate of Coach Prime, now serves as both Assistant Coach and Special Teams Coordinator.
He’s not new to this. Pollock has been part of Sanders’ football circle for years, shaping key players, including Shedeur, behind the scenes, starting in Jackson State.
You’ve likely seen the results without realizing it. And while many credit flashy plays or star talent, it’s coaches like Pollock who make sure the details are right. So, how did he get here as a star coach?
The Coach Who Leads at Home
Well, here’s the thing: Michael Pollock is one of those coaches who puts almost every detail out there. He’s been able to show fans that he leads by example even beyond the field. He takes pride in his work, but before that, he is a proud girl dad. And that part of his life? He shares openly.
Pollock has two daughters, Ragan and Brennan, and if you spend five minutes scrolling through his social media, especially his X and Instagram pages, you’ll see just how much they mean to him. Whether it’s moments at concerts or big life events, he’s all in.
Last year, he took his girls to attend the Eras Tour, and it was not just any Taylor Swift show; it was the Birmingham one, where Travis Kelce made a guest appearance, making the crowd go wild. And Pollock shared that precious moment on his YouTube channel.
But the emotional string got struck when Pollock recently walked one of his daughters down the aisle and called it the best day of his life. He posted a video of their “first look” moment, and let’s be real. If you’ve ever been a dad or a daughter, you felt that one. His caption said it all: “There wasn’t a dry eye in the room.” That’s not just a football coach talking. That’s a father who knows what matters most in life.
So, away from the football coaching, Pollock’s always showing love to his girls. From their time together, which he very openly shares on social media, Pollock is a man who leads with love at home the same way he leads on the field. Quiet, consistent, and always showing up for the people who count.
His Experience in Coaching
Michael Pollock’s coaching resume doesn’t just read long. It reads aloud. With deep roots in Georgia high school football, Pollock’s built championship programs from the ground up.
He led Cook, Americus-Sumter, Habersham-Central, and Lincoln County High Schools, where he engineered Lincoln’s best playoff run in six years, back in 2019.
Before that, he was calling the shots for national heavyweights like Valdosta and Grayson High School. At Grayson, he helped guide the Rams to a 7A State Championship in 2016, earning national recognition as Public School National Champions.
That’s not just impressive on paper; it’s the kind of success that sends players to Power 5 programs and lands coaches on the radar. Pollock has coached 10 Under Armour All-Americans and helped dozens of athletes make it to top college programs.
At Jackson State, he wore multiple hats: offensive coordinator, quarterbacks coach, offensive line coach, and director of football operations.
He’s versatile, reliable, and always finds a way to win. That same energy now lives in Boulder, where he’s continued his partnership with Deion Sanders.
Pollock isn’t just another assistant coach; he’s someone who brings a complete coaching toolkit to every room he walks into, developing talent, managing systems, and winning while doing it. His YouTube channel is a perfect example of how meticulous he is in his work.
Developing Shedeur Sanders
If you want to understand Michael Pollock’s impact, look no further than Shedeur Sanders. When Shedeur stepped onto the field for his first college season in 2021, Pollock was right there, his first offensive coordinator at Jackson State.
Under Pollock’s guidance, Shedeur passed for over 3,200 yards, tossed 30 touchdowns, and even ran in three more. The result? He won the Jerry Rice Award, which is for the top freshman in FCS football. But Pollock’s influence didn’t stop after that season.
He’s been behind the scenes of Shedeur’s growth ever since, adapting with him through different offensive systems and challenges. Whether on the headset or helping prep in practice, Pollock’s coaching gave Shedeur a solid foundation, and it’s no coincidence that foundation helped him later become the Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year in 2024.
Pollock knows quarterbacks. He knows development. And most importantly, he knows how to bring out the best in players when the spotlight hits.
From high school fields in Georgia to the national stage in Boulder, Michael Pollock’s steady hand and sharp football mind continue to shape champions, on and off the field.
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