Scott Symons (American football)
| Current position | |
|---|---|
| Title | Defensive coordinator & safeties coach |
| Team | SMU |
| Conference | ACC |
| Playing career | |
| 2003–2006 | Lindenwood |
| Position(s) | Linebacker |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 2007 | St. Dominic High School (WR/LB) |
| 2008 | Harding (GA) |
| 2009 | Harding (CB) |
| 2010–2011 | Harding (co-DC/RC) |
| 2012 | Arkansas State (DQC) |
| 2013 | Arkansas Tech (DC/DB) |
| 2014–2017 | West Georgia (DC/S) |
| 2018 | Memphis (LB) |
| 2019–2021 | Liberty (DC) |
| 2022–present | SMU (DC/S) |
Scott Symons is an American football coach who is currently the defensive coordinator for the SMU Mustangs
Playing career
[edit]Symons grew up in Hurst and graduated from Fort Worth Christian School in 2004, where was a second-team all-state linebacker. He went on to play college football for the Lindenwood Lions.[1]
Coaching career
[edit]In 2007, Symons got his first career coaching job as he was hired by St. Dominic High School as the team's linebackers and wide receiver coach.[2] He got his first college coaching job at Harding University in 2008, where he served in multiple roles such as a graduate assistant, defensive backs coach, co-defensive coordinator and recruiting coordinator up until 2011.[3] In 2012, Symons joined the Arkansas State Red Wolves as a defensive quality control coach.[4] In 2013, he was hired by Arkansas Tech as the team's defensive coordinator and defensive backs coach.[5] Ahead of the 2014 season, Symons joined the West Georgia Wolves as the team's defensive coordinator and safeties coach.[6] In 2018, Symons was hired by the Memphis Tigers to coach the team's linebackers.[7] After one season with the Tigers, he was hired to be the Liberty Flames defensive coordinator.[8] In 2022, Symons joined the SMU Mustangs as the team's defensive coordinator and safeties coach.[9] After helping the Mustangs make the playoffs in 2024, he earned an extension with the team.[10]
References
[edit]- ^ Hoyt, Joseph. "Sources: SMU to hire Liberty defensive coordinator Scott Symons". Dallas News. Retrieved February 16, 2025.
- ^ "Scott Symons". Harding University Athleticcs. Retrieved February 16, 2025.
- ^ Manson, Jon. "Scott Symons to be named Liberty's Defensive Coordinator". A Sea of Red. Retrieved February 16, 2025.
- ^ Hamilton, Jarod. "Candidate profile: Scott Symons". Rivals.com. Retrieved February 16, 2025.
- ^ Gambill, Mike. "Scott Symons in as DC at SMU". Dallas Sports Nation. Retrieved February 16, 2025.
- ^ Barnes, Evan. "Memphis Tigers football hires Scott Symons as inside LBs coach". The Commercial Appeal. Retrieved February 16, 2025.
- ^ Rooney, Liam. "FSU football coaching search: How can SMU defensive coordinator Scott Symons improve FSU". Tallahassee Democrat. Retrieved February 16, 2025.
- ^ Barnes, Evan. "Memphis assistant Scott Symons to become Liberty's next defensive coordinator". The Commercial Appeal. Retrieved February 16, 2025.
- ^ Yates, Carter. "The Defensive Tactician behind SMU's surprise ACC debut". Dave Campbell's Texas Football. Retrieved February 16, 2025.
- ^ Assimakopoulos, Lia. "Defensive coordinator Scott Symons signs extension with SMU". Dallas News. Retrieved February 16, 2025.
External links
[edit]- Living people
- American football linebackers
- Lindenwood Lions football players
- Arkansas Tech Wonder Boys football coaches
- Arkansas State Red Wolves football coaches
- Harding Bisons football players
- West Georgia Wolves football coaches
- Memphis Tigers football coaches
- Liberty Flames football coaches
- SMU Mustangs football coaches