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Lyle Hemphill

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Lyle Hemphill
Current position
TitleDefensive coordinator
TeamJames Madison
ConferenceSun Belt
Biographical details
Born (1980-01-10) January 10, 1980 (age 44)
Alma materUrsinus College (2001)
University of Delaware (2005)
Playing career
1998–2002Ursinus
Position(s)Safety
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
2002–2003Delaware Valley (DB/ST)
2004–2005Delaware (GA/secondary)
2006–2009Hofstra (ST/DB)
2010Delaware (CB)
2011–2012Stony Brook (S)
2013–2016Stony Brook (DC/S)
2017–2018Wake Forest (S)
2019–2021Wake Forest (DC/S)
2022Duke (S)
2023Duke (co-DC/S)
2024–presentJames Madison (DC/Nickels)

Lyle Hemphill (born January 10, 1980) is an American football coach who is currently the defensive coordinator for the James Madison Dukes.

Coaching career

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Hemphill got his first coaching job in 2002 at Delaware Valley as the defensive backs and special teams coach.[1] in 2004, Hemphill was hired by Delaware as a graduate assistant where he worked with the secondary.[2] In 2006, Hemphill joined Hofstra as the defensive backs and special teams coach.[3] In 2010, Hemphill joined Delaware again this time as the team's defensive backs coach.[4] In 2011, Hemphill was hired by Stony Brook as the team's defensive backs coach.[5] In 2013, Hemphill was promoted by the Seawolves to be the team's defensive coordinator and safeties coach.[6] During the 2015 season, Hemphill was named the FCS Defensive Coordinator of the year.[7] In 2017, Hemphill would get his first FBS coaching job as he was hired to be the safeties coach for Wake Forest.[8] In 2019, Hemphill was promoted by the Demon Deacons to be the team's defensive coordinator and safeties coach.[9] In 2022, Hemphill was hired by Duke to coach the team's safeties.[10] In 2023, Hemphill was promoted by the Blue Devils to serve as the co-defensive coordinator and safeties coach.[11] In 2024, Hemphill joined the James Madison Dukes as the defensive coordinator and nickels coach.[12]

References

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  1. ^ Gillam, Parker (December 26, 2023). "Key Duke assistant lands role at James Madison, per report". Saturday Road. Retrieved February 17, 2024.
  2. ^ Tresolini, Kevin (October 19, 2016). "Lyle Hemphill makes a name for himself at Stony Brook". The News Journal. Retrieved February 17, 2024.
  3. ^ O'Neil, Connor (December 17, 2021). "Lyle Hemphill expected to join Duke's football staff". Rivals.com. Retrieved February 17, 2024.
  4. ^ "Hemphill returns to Delaware coaching staff". WTSP.com. July 21, 2010. Retrieved February 17, 2024.
  5. ^ Barnett, Zach (January 6, 2016). "Lyle Hemphill - FCS Coordinator of the Year". Football Scoop. Retrieved February 17, 2024.
  6. ^ "Stony Brook promotes Hemphill to defensive coordinator". WTSP.com. February 26, 2013. Retrieved February 17, 2024.
  7. ^ "Lyle Hemphill, formerly of Pike Creek, named FCS defensive coordinator of the year". The News Journal. January 7, 2016. Retrieved February 17, 2024.
  8. ^ "Wake Forest adds Stony Brook DC Hemphill to coaching staff". USA Today. January 11, 2017. Retrieved February 17, 2024.
  9. ^ O'Neil, Conor (August 8, 2019). "Tasked with revamping Wake Forest's defense, Lyle Hemphill has taken charge". Winston Salem-Journal. Retrieved February 17, 2024.
  10. ^ Wiseman, Steve. "Duke football snares an assistant coach from the Wake Forest staff". Raleigh News & Observer. Retrieved February 17, 2024.
  11. ^ Harper, Catie (December 28, 2023). "Chesney Adds New Names And Familiar Faces To Defensive Staff". Daily News-Record. Retrieved February 17, 2024.
  12. ^ Smith, Kaidon (December 26, 2023). "Duke assistant Lyle Hemphill to be named James Madison defensive coordinator". On3.com. Retrieved February 17, 2024.
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