Drew Svoboda
Current position
TitleAssociate head coach, Special teams coordinator, Tight ends coach
TeamNorth Texas
ConferenceAAC
Biographical details
Alma materStephen F. Austin State University (1999)
Lamar University
Playing career
1996–1999Stephen F. Austin
Position(s)Fullback, tight end
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
2000Caney Creek HS (TX) (assistant)
2001–2004Klein Collins HS (TX) (assistant)
2005–2007Oak Ridge HS (TX) (assistant/OC)
2008–2017Klein Collins HS (TX)
2018Rice (RB)
2019–2020Rice (STC/FB)
2021Memphis (STC)
2021Alabama (STC/TE)
2022Alabama (senior special assistant to head coach)
2023North Texas (associate/STC)
2024–presentNorth Texas (associate/STC/TE)
Head coaching record
Overall99–24 (high school)

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

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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

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Caney Creek HS (TX)

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Svoboda began his coaching career as an assistant coach at Caney Creek High School in Conroe, Texas in 2000.

Klein Collins HS (TX)

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From 2001 to 2004, Svoboda served as an assistant coach at Klein Collins High School in Klein, Texas.

Oak Ridge HS (TX)

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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)

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From 2008 to 2017, Svoboda served as the head coach at Klein Collins High School.

Rice

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On February 28, 2018, Svoboda was hired as the running backs coach for the Rice Owls.[2]

Memphis

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On January 8, 2021, Svoboda was hired as the special teams coordinator for the Memphis Tigers.[3]

Alabama

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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

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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

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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

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  1. ^ "Alumni Spotlight: Drew Svoboda (THS, '95)". tomballisd.net. March 9, 2023. Retrieved December 9, 2024.
  2. ^ Coleman, Adam (February 28, 2018). "Klein Collins' Drew Svoboda hired as Rice running backs coach". Chron. Retrieved December 9, 2024.
  3. ^ "Drew Svoboda hired as Memphis Football Special Teams Coordinator". gotigersgo.com. January 8, 2021. Retrieved December 9, 2024.
  4. ^ "Drew Svoboda Added to the Alabama Football Coaching Staff". rolltide.com. April 5, 2021. Retrieved December 9, 2024.
  5. ^ Zenitz, Matt (December 22, 2022). "North Texas set to hire Alabama staffer Drew Svoboda". On3.com. Retrieved December 9, 2024.
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