The Bowens have three children- son Brennan (ACU football alum, wife- Kristen) and daughters Morgan (Husband- Jeremiah Watson) and Hannah (ACU volleyball player). Jeff and his wife, Heather, attend Redeemed International Church. He earned a master’s degree in educational leadership from Northern Arizona University. He spent nine years on the Arizona Football Coaches Association Executive Board.Įducationally, Coach Bowen earned a bachelor’s degree in biology from Arizona State University in 1987. Combining honors for both sports, Bowen has been named a coach of the year ten times. Bowen led the Knights to the state finals in back to back years (2007-08) and section champions three years in a row (2011-13).Īlong with coaching football, Coach Bowen has also coached track. Prior to coming to ACU, Bowen served at the head football coach at Westview High School for 11 years with a career head coaching record of 109-62. Including his Arizona Christian football days, Coach Bowen has been coaching football in the state of Arizona for over 30 years. The 2015 ACU edition lead the CSFL with 199.4 rushing yards per game with Bowen serving as the Associate Head Coach and run game coordinator. Defensively, ACU allowed 20.6 points in 2017 (third CSFL) and 23.7 points in 2016 (second CSFL). On the field, the Firestorm averaged 39.6 points in 2017 (first in the CSFL) and 34.5 points in 2016 (second CSFL).
The Bowen years have been highlighted by one CSFL championship, two First Team NAIA All-American selections (Punter Derek Brush) and the honors of one CSFL Coach of the Year, four CSFL Players of the Year, 41 All-CSFL players, 16 NAIA Scholar-Athletes, and 72 players on the CSFL All-Academic Team.
Under the guidance of Coach Bowen the past two seasons, ACU went 14-6 overall and 11-3 in CSFL play including 6-0 in 2016. After three successful years in the Central States Football League, Coach Bowen is excited about ACU football switching to the Sooner Athletic Conference.
The 2018 season marks the third year of Head Coach Jeff Bowen leading the Arizona Christian football team and fifth year overall for Bowen in the program.
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