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
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
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
- ^ 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.