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Robert Bala

Defensive CoordinatoratJames Madison

Coaching since 2022

Robert Bala is the Defensive Coordinator at James Madison, coaching since 2022. Staff history at 5 schools, the head coaches he worked under and the players he coached.

Updated Nov 9, 2026Sources: school staff directories, TransferPortl coaching tenures, CFBD

Staff History by Season

5 stints
  1. 2026
    James MadisonDefensive Coordinator
  2. 2025
    FloridaCo-Defensive Coordinator / Inside LinebackersPosition groups: LB
  3. 2024
    WashingtonInside Linebackers CoachPosition groups: LB
  4. 2023
    AlabamaInside LinebackersPosition groups: LB
  5. 2022
    LibertyLinebackers CoachPosition groups: LB

Coaching Tenure Timeline

5 stops
2026-present1 season
James MadisonCurrent
Defensive Coordinator
2025-20251 season
Florida
Defensive Coordinator
2024-20241 season
Washington
Linebackers Coach
2023-20231 season
Alabama
Linebackers Coach
2022-20221 season
Liberty
Defensive Analyst

Head Coaches He Worked Under

7

Players He Coached

40
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