Kyle Richardson (American football coach)

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Kyle Richardson
Current position
TitlePassing game coordinator & tight ends coach
TeamClemson
ConferenceACC
Biographical details
Born1978 (age 43–44)
Alma materAppalachian State University
Clemson University
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
2007–2010Northwestern HS (OC)
2011–2015Northwestern HS
2016–2021Clemson (senior offensive assistant)
2022–presentClemson (PGC/TE)
Administrative career (AD unless noted)
2016–2021Clemson (Dir. Player Development & Freshman Transition)
Head coaching record
Overall58–13 (high school)
Accomplishments and honors
Championships

Kyle Richardson (born 1978) is an American football coach who is currently the passing game coordinator and tight ends coach at Clemson University. He previously served as the head coach at Northwestern High School in Rock Hill, South Carolina from 2011 to 2015.

In 2016, Richardson joined Clemson University as a senior offensive assistant and director of player development and freshman transition and served in that role from 2016 to 2021.

Early life and education[]

Richardson attended South Point High School in Belmont, North Carolina and earned his undergraduate degree from Appalachian State University in 2001 and has two Master’s degrees, including a Master’s in athletic leadership from Clemson University.

Coaching career[]

Northwestern HS[]

In 2007, Richardson was hired as the offensive coordinator at Northwestern High School in Rock Hill, South Carolina under head coach Jimmy Wallace.

In 2011, Richardson was named the head coach Northwestern High School. During his tenure as head coach, Richardson led the Trojans to a 58–13 record, including four region championships, three state title game appearances and state championships in both 2013 and 2015. On March 18, 2016, Richardson announced his resignation.[1]

Clemson[]

In 2016, Richardson joined Clemson University as a senior offensive assistant and director of player development and freshman transition.[2]

On December 14, 2021, Richardson was promoted to passing game coordinator and tight ends coach, replacing Brandon Streeter and Tony Elliott, respectively.[3]

References[]

  1. ^ McCormick, Bret (March 18, 2016). "Northwestern football coach Kyle Richardson leaving for Clemson". The Herald. Retrieved December 14, 2021.
  2. ^ Walker, Richard (May 23, 2017). "Living the dream: Clemson football assistant Kyle Richardson says title run was more than he could have expected". Gaston Gazette. Retrieved December 14, 2021.
  3. ^ "Clemson announces football staff changes". Clemson Tigers. December 14, 2021. Retrieved December 14, 2021.

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