Former Chowan Intern joins staff at Richmond.

MURFREESBORO – After completing a one-year internship with the Chowan football program, Fontel Mines has been named an assistant coach at the University of Richmond.  Mines, a native of Richmond, will join the staff of Head Coach Danny Rocco.  Mines played for Rocco while he was a student-athlete at the University of Virginia.
 
Mines spent the 2011 season coaching the Hawks' tight-ends as part of an NFL Players Association internship program that matches former NFL players with colleges and universities across the nation.
 
“I think it is a fantastic opportunity for Fontel,” said Chowan Head Football Coach Tim Place.  “Anytime you have an opportunity to be successful in this profession, it is a good thing.”
 
“Fontel was good for Chowan football,” Place added.  “He is a quality individual and a quality football coach.  We are excited for this opportunity that he now has.”