Carolina Spots Appoint Jamar Dorival Head Coach to Lead South Carolina JUCO Football
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January 21, 2026
SOUTH CAROLINA / CRWE PRESS RELEASE / January 21, 2026 — The National Junior College Prep (NJCP) Football League is proud to announce the appointment of Jamar Dorival as Head Football Coach of the Carolina Spots. Based in the heart of the South Carolina community, the program serves as a premier platform for transfer portal athletes and overlooked prospects, offering a high-stakes environment where they can sharpen their skills and earn junior college football scholarships. For athletes across the state, the Spots provide a proven path to navigating the college football recruiting trail and gaining the national exposure needed to reach the next level.
Coach Dorival brings over ten years of experience from his work with J.D. Trenches Academy, where he specialized in scouting and player development. With a background coaching at the collegiate and professional levels, he understands exactly what it takes to get noticed in the competitive world of JUCO football recruiting. By leading the Carolina Spots, Coach Dorival is bringing elite evaluation and training expertise to South Carolina football, giving local prospects a direct line to a network that understands what college and pro coaches are looking for.
Central to Coach Dorival’s mission is a deep commitment to community mentorship. Having served as a prison chaplain, he brings a unique perspective on the power of early opportunity and the importance of guiding young men through critical life decisions. His philosophy at the Carolina Spots is to develop total leaders, equipping athletes academically and personally to succeed at the next level and in every chapter that follows. This holistic approach ensures that South Carolina-based athletes build a strong foundation as men, fathers, and husbands.
To ensure a championship standard, Coach Dorival has assembled a powerhouse coaching staff. The leadership team includes Devonta Archer (Assistant Coach/WR Specialist), Gabriel Simonini (Defensive Quality Control), and Andrew Bernardini (International Player Development). Rounding out the staff are David Perkins (Assistant Offensive Coordinator) and James Folston Jr. (Defensive Line Specialist). By drawing on their pro and college coaching backgrounds, the staff provides South Carolina players the high-level JUCO football training and 1-on-1 attention required to dominate their film and catch the eyes of college scouts.
Through player-led outreach, the program serves as a proving ground for players looking to reclaim their recruitment momentum. Coach Dorival’s leadership ensures that the Spots function as a proven gateway for the next generation of South Carolina football players
NJCP football tryouts and registration for the upcoming season are now officially open. Prospective players ready to elevate their game under an NFL-caliber staff and learn how to get recruited for JUCO football are encouraged to visit the league website for enrollment details.
About NJCP Football League: The National Junior College Prep Football League is a nationwide developmental organization focused on preparing student-athletes for success on and off the field. NJCP provides structured opportunities for high school graduates, transfer portal athletes, and overlooked players to continue competing while receiving coaching, mentorship, and exposure to collegiate programs. The league emphasizes accountability, education, leadership, and community service as core pillars of athlete development. For more information, please visit www.njcpfootball.com.