• Source: A. J. Smith (American football, born 1989)

Austin James Smith (born March 6, 1989) is an American football coach who is currently the offensive coordinator for the San Antonio Brahmas of the United Football League (UFL). He recently was the offensive coordinator for the Houston Roughnecks. Smith goes by the name "A. J."




Early life






= Early life

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Smith grew up in Shreveport, Louisiana. He played for Doug Pederson at Calvary Baptist Academy.




Coaching career


Smith started coaching football in 2008 at the age of 19. As a coordinator, Smith's offenses have set numerous national and league records and featured All-American quarterbacks and receivers.




= TSL Conquerors

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On Fox Sports 1 in 2021, Smith was the offensive coordinator for The Spring League Conquerors led by head coach Jerry Glanville. The Conquerors had a 4–2 record, were second in scoring offense and first in total passing yards. They gave the eventual league champions their only loss of the season, putting up 39 points against them.




= Houston Roughnecks

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Smith was an assistant coach in 2020 for the Houston Roughnecks under head coach June Jones. Houston would go 5-0 until the league shutdown operations. Smith would return to the Roughnecks in 2023 this time as the offensive coordinator under new head coach Wade Phillips. Smith became known for his play calls such as “GTFO” and the ability to check to each player using the headset technology.
Smith's offense executed the first and only double forward pass of the 2023 season for a touchdown that was named after the late Mike Leach.




= San Antonio Brahmas

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Smith was re-hired by Wade Phillips in the newly merged league of the XFL and USFL, the UFL. Smith is the offensive coordinator of the San Antonio Brahmas.




References






External links


Northwestern State Demons profile

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