Jared R. Ambrose (born ) is an American

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coach. He is the interim head football coach for the

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, a position he has held since 2025. He also coached for

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, and

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Coaching career

Ambrose graduated from Middletown High School in

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. He played

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under his father, Tim, as a

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. During his senior year, he injured his knee, possibly

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his

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(ACL). Ambrose played one season for

before transitioning to a student assistant role working with the

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, and tight ends. After graduating in 2007, he became an offensive

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for Delaware. In 2009, Ambrose joined his brother, Rob Ambrose, as his tight ends coach. In 2011, he was promoted to quarterbacks coach. After one season he was promoted again, this time as the

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. After multiple successful seasons, including a trip to the

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in 2013, he left his brother's staff for

. He helped lead the Fightin' Blue Hens to a trip to the playoffs alongside coaching future NFL quarterback Nolan Henderson. Ambrose lasted three seasons alongside

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before both were fired after a disappointing 5–6 2021 season. In 2022, Ambrose was hired as the co-offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach for Albany under head coach

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. After a 3–8 initial campaign, Ambrose was promoted to associate

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and helped lead the team to a 11–4 season and a trip to the NCAA Division I semifinal. Following Gattuso's resignation after the 2024 season, Ambrose was promoted to interim head coach.

Personal life

Ambrose and his wife have three children. Ambrose's brother, Rob Ambrose, was the head football coach for

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in 2001 and

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from 2009 to 2022.

Head coaching record

References

External links

Albany profile

Delaware profile

Towson profile
{{DEFAULTSORT:Ambrose, Jared Year of birth uncertain 1980s births Living people American football defensive backs Albany Great Danes football coaches Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens football coaches Shepherd Rams football coaches Shepherd Rams football players Towson Tigers football coaches University of Delaware alumni Coaches of American football from Maryland People from Middletown, Maryland Players of American football from Maryland