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Alex Smith

Defensive CoordinatoratHope College

Coaching since 2016

Alex Smith is the Defensive Coordinator at Hope College, coaching since 2016. Staff history at 5 schools, the head coaches he worked under and the players he coached.

Updated Nov 13, 2026Sources: school staff directories, TransferPortl coaching tenures, CFBD

Staff History by Season

6 stints
  1. 2026
    Hope CollegeDefensive Coordinator and Linebackers CoachPosition groups: LB
  2. 2025-2026
    Christopher NewportAssistant Coach - Recruiting Coordinator / CornerbacksPosition groups: CB
  3. 2022-2024
    Christopher NewportAssistant Coach - Recruiting Coordinator-Tight Ends-Running BacksPosition groups: RB, TE
  4. 2018-2019
    AverettFootball Wide Receivers CoachPosition groups: WR
  5. 2016-2019
    WilliamsOffensive Coordinator, Quarterbacks CoachPosition groups: QB
  6. 2016-2017
    WaynesburgDefensive LinePosition groups: DL

Coaching Tenure Timeline

2 stops
2026-present1 season
Hope CollegeCurrent
Defensive Coordinator
2016-20194 seasons
Williams
Offensive Coordinator

Head Coaches He Worked Under

6
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