Jim Mora Family

Jim Mora is the head coach of the UConn Huskies football team in the Independent Conference as of December 2024. The former UCLA Bruins head coach (2011-2017), also known by his full name, James Lawrence Mora, made his mark in the NFL as the coach of the Atlanta Falcons (2004-2006) and Seattle Seahawks (2009).

Mora, the former NFL Network and Fox Sports analyst, played for the Washington Huskies for three years, 1980 to 1983. He started his coaching career for the same team as a graduate assistant the following year. Over the years, the former Pac-12 South Division champion (2012) has coached other teams such as the San Diego Chargers, New Orleans Saints, and the San Francisco 49ers.

Who are Jim Mora’s parents?

James Ernest Mora is the father and Connie Mora is the mother of Jim Mora. Connie was also known as Connie Sauders, as per IMDB. James and Connie were married on December 18, 1959.

Who is Jim Mora’s father?

James Ernest Mora worked as a football coach in the NFL for 15 seasons. The former Occidental College student started his coaching career with his college team as an assistant coach from 1960 to 1963. He later served as the head coach of Occidental from 1964 to 1966. After serving as a Linebackers coach, Defensive Coordinator, and Defensive Line coach for many teams, Mora Sr. became the head coach of the Philadelphia/Baltimore Stars from 1983 to 1985. He reached three championship final games with the team, winning two.

Mora also served as the head coach of the New Orleans Saints (1986-1987) and Indianapolis Colts (1998-2001). The two-time USFL champion (1984, 1985) won the NFL Coach of the Year in 1987 after he helped the Saints to a first-ever winning record and playoff berth that year. The New Orleans Saints Hall of Famer (2002) finished his NFL career with a winning percentage of .527.

Who is Jim Mora’s mother?

According to the Los Angeles Daily News, Connie Mora, the mother of Jim Mora, is a two-time breast cancer survivor. She first fought cancer when she was 53 years old and did it again in 2008 when she was 70. Talking about his mother's willpower in 2017, Jim Mora said, "My mom has incredible will. She’s strong and incredibly optimistic. She’s a fighter. She’s a tough sucker."

Connie Mora has a private account on Instagram, with the username @conniemora1. She has 16 posts and 52 followers as of December 2024.

Who are Jim Mora’s siblings?

Jim Mora has two siblings, Stephen and Michael Mora. Stephan works as a mortgage broker in Bend, Oregon, while Michael is an architect in Seattle.

Who is Jim Mora’s wife?

Based on Instagram, Kathy Kernochan is the wife of Jim Mora. She was first introduced to the world as Jim's fiancee on September 6, 2021, via an Instagram post. She launched her handmade baby blankets brand Kadori and Jim shared the news via social media in December 2024. Kathy is on Instagram with a private account where she has 35 followers but hasn't uploaded any posts as of December 2024.

Who are Jim Mora’s kids?

Jim Mora has three children from his previous marriage with Shannon. They have a daughter and three sons. They are Lillia, Cole, Ryder, and Trey Mora.

Lillia works as a brand influencer for GoPro and GoPro Snow, based on her Instagram. Cole James Mora, Ryder Mora, and Trey Mora are on Instagram with private accounts as of December 2024.

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