Cara Hyatt Bio
Hyatt returns to JCJC after two years as the Northeast Jones High School Varsity Basketball Coach. At Northeast Jones, her record was 53-18 with a 4A state semi-final tournament trip in 2005-06 to be beaten by the eventual state champs. The Lady Tigers had a second round South State appearance in 2006-07.
Prior to the Northeast Jones coaching experience, the Heidelberg native and Laurel resident assumed the role as the assistant basketball coach and recruiting coordinator at Mississippi College.
Hyatt was also an outstanding basketball player before her coaching days. She was an all-state high school basketball player at Heidelberg Academy, an all-star player at JCJC under Coach Sandra Sumrall, and she finished her basketball playing career while at Mississippi College.
“Jones has always felt like home...I am looking forward to many great and rewarding years here!” said Hyatt.
Coach Sumrall is thrilled to have one of her alumna back on her team. “Cara has coached and worked part-time with me in the past so I know that she has great work ethics, character and a great enthusiasm for the game of basketball. Her experience as a successful head coach in high school and her recruiting experience as a college recruiter will make her a valuable asset to our program and to Jones Junior College,” said Sumrall.
Hyatt completed her Bachelor of Arts degree in English from Mississippi College in 2002 and her associate degree from Jones in 2000. Hyatt earned her master’s degree in business management from Colorado Technical University in 2006 where she graduated magna cum laud. She has put her business skills to work as owner of a gift boutique in Laurel called the Alee Cat. Hyatt has two daughters, Alee, 3 and Annah Cate, 2.To Home Page
