March 2, 2025 – Temple Terrace, Florida –
Florida College basketball has officially moved on from Jesse Repay, ending a five-year tenure that saw him spend four seasons as an assistant under Chase Teichmann before being promoted to interim head coach for the 2024-25 season. His departure was not unexpected, and while the school has not publicly provided a reason, this was likely a mutual decision between Repay and the program.
The signs had been there for weeks. On February 20, before Florida College’s final regular-season home game against Beacon College, Repay posted a message on X that now reads like a public farewell:
“Tonight will likely be the last game I ever get to coach in Conn as a Falcon. Tip-off will be a bittersweet moment. 5 years worth of great memories. 5 years of coaching up a lot of Ws. 5 years of building something great. 1 last ride baby! Need y’all to pack it out Red Sea!”
At the time, it seemed like a coach reflecting on Senior Night, but in hindsight, it was clear he knew the end was near. He was embracing the moment, soaking in the atmosphere, and acknowledging that this was likely the last time he would coach in Conn Gymnasium. Just six days later, Florida College’s season came to an abrupt and disappointing end. The Falcons, expected to compete for a Continental Athletic Conference title, were eliminated in the quarterfinals by last-seeded Carolina University, 86-80. The day after the loss, Florida College’s basketball account on X confirmed Repay’s departure, posting:
“Thank you Jesse Repay!! For 5 years, Coach Repay has helped and led the Falcons to new heights. Thank you for all of your hard work in representing Florida College!”
Repay responded with gratitude, reflecting on his time at Florida College and specifically acknowledging Teichmann and interim Athletic Director Sarah Singler, a sign that this wasn’t just Florida College’s decision—this was a mutual parting of ways.
“It’s been an absolute honor to be a small part of the @FC_Hoops_ program and its success over the past 5 years. We’ve done some incredible things here. Wish it could last forever. I’ll always bleed red and white. Thank you @Chase_Teichmann and @sassyysaraahh.”
While Repay’s lone season as head coach fell short of expectations, it wasn’t entirely his fault. The circumstances surrounding his promotion left him in an extremely difficult position. He was named interim head coach extremely late in the offseason, officially stepping into the role in mid-July, well after the typical recruiting cycle had ended. This left him with very little time to build a competitive roster, forcing him to work with what was left after player commitments were already made.
The situation worsened when two key players left for Georgia Gwinnett College after Teichmann’s move. Drew Kramer followed Teichmann to GGC, and Anthony Bittar, who was expected to return to Florida College, changed his commitment after Teichmann’s hiring. Losing two major contributors before ever coaching a game put Repay in a nearly impossible position, and the on-court results reflected that. With an incomplete roster and little time to adjust, Florida College struggled from the start, finishing with a losing record for the first time since 2019-20. The season never gained momentum, and by the time the Falcons exited the conference tournament in the quarterfinals, it became clear that the program was headed in a different direction.
While Repay’s time as head coach at Florida College is over, his future remains an open question. One logical possibility is a reunion with Teichmann at Georgia Gwinnett, where he could return to an assistant role while earning more than he did as a head coach at Florida College. According to College Factual, the average head coach salary at Florida College is $27,995.50, while the average head coach at Georgia Gwinnett makes $80,542.50. Even as an assistant, Repay could see a significant pay increase, making GGC a potential landing spot if he chooses to stay in coaching. Regardless of where he lands next, Repay’s departure represents more than just a coaching change. It marks the end of a turbulent transition for Florida College basketball, a season where nothing went as planned and expectations were never met. His late promotion, the roster challenges, and the departures of key players put him in a situation that few coaches could have succeeded in, but the results ultimately made it clear that both sides were ready to move on.
With Florida College already having brought in its next head coach, the program is officially turning the page. But for Repay, the next chapter of his career remains unwritten. Whether he returns to an assistant role, looks for another head coaching opportunity, or steps away from coaching altogether, one thing is clear: his lone season as Florida College’s head coach was defined by challenges from the start, and in the end, it was a season that neither he nor the program could afford to repeat.
