Drew Svoboda is an American college football coach and former player. He is the associate head coach, special teams coordinator and tight ends coach for the University of North Texas, positions he has held since 2024.
Early career
Svoboda played at Tomball High School in Tomball, Texas, where he lettered in football and track & field. He graduated in 1995.[1]
He played college football at Stephen F. Austin for four seasons as a fullback and a tight end.
Coaching career
Caney Creek HS (TX)
Svoboda began his coaching career as an assistant coach at Caney Creek High School in Conroe, Texas in 2000.
Klein Collins HS (TX)
From 2001 to 2004, Svoboda served as an assistant coach at Klein Collins High School in Klein, Texas.
Oak Ridge HS (TX)
From 2005 to 2007, Svoboda served as an assistant coach and offensive coordinator at Oak Ridge High School in Conroe, Texas.
Klein Collins HS (TX) (second stint)
From 2008 to 2017, Svoboda served as the head coach at Klein Collins High School.
Rice
On February 28, 2018, Svoboda was hired as the running backs coach for the Rice Owls.[2]
Memphis
On January 8, 2021, Svoboda was hired as the special teams coordinator for the Memphis Tigers.[3]
Alabama
On April 5, 2021, Svoboda was hired as the special teams coordinator and tight ends coach for the Alabama Crimson Tide.[4]
In 2022, he served as senior special assistant to head coach Nick Saban as the Crimson Tide finished 11-2 and won the Sugar Bowl.
North Texas
On December 22, 2022, Svoboda was hired as the associate head coach and the special teams coordinator for the North Texas Mean Green.[5]
In March 2024, he added leadership of the tight ends.
Head coaching record
| Year | Team | Overall | Conference | Standing | Bowl/playoffs | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Klein Collins Tigers () (2008–2017) | |||||||||
| 2008 | Klein Collins | 6–3 | 4–3 | T–3rd | |||||
| 2009 | Klein Collins | 12–1 | 7–0 | 1st | L Texas High School Football Championship Regional Round | ||||
| 2010 | Klein Collins | 11–1 | 7–0 | 1st | |||||
| 2011 | Klein Collins | 8–3 | 5–2 | T–2nd | |||||
| 2012 | Klein Collins | 8–3 | 6–2 | 2nd | |||||
| 2013 | Klein Collins | 4–6 | 3–5 | 6th | |||||
| 2014 | Klein Collins | 11–2 | 6–1 | 2nd | |||||
| 2015 | Klein Collins | 9–2 | 6–1 | T–2nd | |||||
| 2016 | Klein Collins | 13–2 | 7–0 | 1st | |||||
| 2017 | Klein Collins | 11–1 | 7–0 | 1st | |||||
| Klein Collins: | 99–24 | 58–14 | |||||||
| Total: | 99–24 | ||||||||
References
- ^ "Alumni Spotlight: Drew Svoboda (THS, '95)". tomballisd.net. March 9, 2023. Retrieved December 9, 2024.
- ^ Coleman, Adam (February 28, 2018). "Klein Collins' Drew Svoboda hired as Rice running backs coach". Chron. Retrieved December 9, 2024.
- ^ "Drew Svoboda hired as Memphis Football Special Teams Coordinator". gotigersgo.com. January 8, 2021. Retrieved December 9, 2024.
- ^ "Drew Svoboda Added to the Alabama Football Coaching Staff". rolltide.com. April 5, 2021. Retrieved December 9, 2024.
- ^ Zenitz, Matt (December 22, 2022). "North Texas set to hire Alabama staffer Drew Svoboda". On3.com. Retrieved December 9, 2024.
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