Bobby Acosta
Offensive Coordinator
Phone: 771-2523
Email:
acosta@tcnj.edu
Year of Service: Second
Offensive Coordinator
Alma Mater: Rowan University ’00
Bobby Acosta is the offensive coordinator and wide receivers coach for the Lions. He has been involved in coaching footbal ever since graduating from Rowan University in 1999, where he was a defensive back.
Acosta's responsbilities include setting annual programs for players with the objective of reaching their greatest potential athletically and academically, teaching the fundamental skills of the game, assisting in practice preparation and game-plans, and recruiting in the New Jersey, Delaware, and Pennsylvania regions.
During the 2009 season, Acosta's offense scored the most points in a single-season in program history. The Lions compiled 309 points on offense, including a 67-point output against Morrisville State University, which is also a school record. The offense also set a record for the most yards in a game compiling 708 total yards of offense against FDU-Florham.
The 373 yards per game TCNJ averaged was very balanced, chewing up 164.3 yards per game on the ground and 208.7 yards through the air. Quarterback Chris James set school records for career completions (464) and passing yards (5,871) during the 2009 season. The Lions also ranked first in the NJAC in passer efficiency.
Acosta's background in coaching is comprehensive. He was a tight ends coach at the University of Delaware, defensive backs coach at Rowan as well as a head football coach at Monmouth Regional High School and Marlboro High School. He recently completed a coaching internship program with the New York Jets in May, 2008, and was on the Blue Hens staff that helped develop current NFL quarterback Joe Flacco of the Baltimore Ravens.
A certifed Health and Exercise Science teacher, Acosta is also in charge of the TCNJ athletics weight training facility.
Bobby is the twin brother of Jason Acosta. Jason is a graduate of TCNJ and played wide receiver for the Lions from 1995-1999. He was a First Team All NJAC / All ECAC selection in 1999 with 36 receptions and three touchdown catches.
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