| Jeff McInerney | |
| Current Title: | Defensive quality control and Special teams coordinator |
| Current Team: | New Jersey Generals |
| Current Conference: | USFL |
| Birth Date: | 22 June 1960 |
| Birth Place: | Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Player Years1: | 1978–1980 |
| Player Team1: | Slippery Rock |
| Player Positions: | Linebacker |
| Coach Years1: | 1981–1982 |
| Coach Team1: | Slippery Rock (GA) |
| Coach Years2: | 1983–1987 |
| Coach Team2: | Troy State (LB) |
| Coach Years3: | 1988 |
| Coach Team3: | Southern Illinois (LB) |
| Coach Years4: | 1989 |
| Coach Team4: | UTEP (LB/RC) |
| Coach Years5: | 1990–1991 |
| Coach Team5: | Georgia Southern (co-DC / LB) |
| Coach Years6: | 1992–1993 |
| Coach Team6: | Rice (DE) |
| Coach Years7: | 1994–1995 |
| Coach Team7: | Duke (DC/DE/LB) |
| Coach Years8: | 1996–1997 |
| Coach Team8: | USC (DL) |
| Coach Years9: | 1998 |
| Coach Team9: | Oregon State (DE) |
| Coach Years10: | 1999–2000 |
| Coach Team10: | UNLV (DC) |
| Coach Years11: | 2000–2003 |
| Coach Team11: | Tulsa (AHC/LB/ST) |
| Coach Years12: | 2004–2005 |
| Coach Team12: | Rhode Island (DC) |
| Coach Years13: | 2006–2013 |
| Coach Team13: | Central Connecticut State / Central Connecticut |
| Coach Years14: | 2014-2015 |
| Coach Team14: | Henderson State (co-DC / DL / ST) |
| Coach Years15: | 2016–2018 |
| Coach Team15: | Indiana (QC) |
| Coach Years16: | 2019 |
| Coach Team16: | San Antonio Commanders (DL/ST) |
| Coach Years17: | 2020 |
| Coach Team17: | New York Guardians (ST/DQC) |
| Coach Years18: | 2022–present |
| Coach Team18: | New Jersey Generals (DQC/ST) |
| Overall Record: | 48–41 |
| Bowl Record: | 0–1 |
| Championships: | 2 NEC (2009–2010) |
Jeff McInerney (born June 22, 1960) is an American professional football coach and former player who is the current defensive quality control and special teams coordinator for the New Jersey Generals of the United States Football League (USFL). He served as head football coach at Central Connecticut State University (CCSU) from 2006 to 2013, compiling a record of 48–41.
McInerney is an alumnus of Slippery Rock University. He began his coaching career at his alma mater as an undergraduate in 1981, followed by one season as a graduate assistant coach in 1982. McInerney subsequently served as an assistant coach at Troy University, Georgia Southern University, the University of Tulsa, the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Oregon State University, Duke University, the University of Southern California and the University of Rhode Island.
In January 2006, McInerney was named the head coach at Central Connecticut State University located in New Britain, Connecticut, becoming the 12th football coach at the school. He held that position for eight seasons, until his resignation in November 2013. His coaching record at Central Connecticut was 48–41 (.539).[1] He resigned his position at the end of the season, citing a desire to move on to another opportunity, adding "There are things, at 53, that I want to do".[2]
In 2014, McInerney became the defensive line and special teams coach for Henderson State. In 2015 he served as the co-Defensive Coordinator. In 2016, McInerney became a Quality Control assistant for the Indiana Hoosiers.
In 2018, McInerney was named as the defensive line and special teams coach for the San Antonio Commanders of the Alliance of American Football.[3]
McInerney joined the New York Guardians of the XFL in 2019.[4]