Scott Lovell Symons

Scott Symons

229 Katherine Court

Carrollton, GA, 30117

(678) 590-6677

OBJECTIVE

To foster a learning environment which develops student-athletes academically, socially, and spiritually while creating a championship caliber program.

QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY

Defensive Coordinator at NCAA Division-II University of West Georgia (2014, 2015, 2016)

National Semifinalist (2014, 2015) and first in the GSC in total defense (2014, 2015, 2016)

Defensive Coordinator at NCAA Division-II Arkansas Tech University

Co-Defensive Coordinator at NCAA Division-II Harding University

Division-I position coaching experience at Arkansas State University

Experience as Recruiting Coordinator

EDUCATION

Masters of Science and Education in Kinesiology December, 2009

HardingUniversity, Searcy, Arkansas

Bachelor of Arts in History May, 2008

LindenwoodUniversity, St. Charles, Missouri

COACHING EXPERIENCE

University of West Georgia Defensive Coordinator (January, 2014-Present)

2016 Record: 7-4, first in the GSC in total defense.
2015 Record: 12-2, GSC champions, regional champions and national semifinalist.
3rd in the nation in Total Defense, 6th in the nation in Scoring Defense.
1st in the GSC in: Total Defense, Scoring Defense, Rush Defense, Pass Defense, Sacks, 1stdown Defense, 3rd Down Defense.
2014 Record: 12-3, regional champions and national semifinalist.
1stin the Gulf South Conference in: Scoring defense, total defense, sacks and interceptions.
1st playoff win in school history, 1st regional championship in school history.

Arkansas Tech Defensive Coordinator (January 2013-January 2014)

Previous to arrival: 2012 season: 151 (out of 156) in nation in total defense, 140th in nation in scoring defense, last in the conference in scoring defense and total defense, 138th in nation in passing defense, last in the conference in pass defense.
2013 Season: 1st year at Arkansas Tech
1st in the conference in interceptions, 5th in conference in scoring defense, 68th in nation in scoring defense, 5th in conference in pass defense, 57th in nation in passing efficiency defense.

Arkansas State Defensive Quality Control/Strong Safeties Coach (July 2012-January 2013)

2012 Record: 10-3, Sun Belt Conference Champions

Harding University Co-Defensive Coordinator/Recruiting Coordinator (2010- June 2011)

2011 Season: 1st in the Great American Conference in: Total defense, sacks per game, 2nd in the GAC in rushing defense and turnovers gained.

2010 Season:1st in nation in sacks, 8th in the nation in 3rd down efficiency, 11th in the nation in TFL’s, 13th in nation in rush defense, 3rd in the Gulf South Conference in total defense.

Harding University Defensive Backs Coach(2009)

Defensive Backs Coach

Harding University Wide Receivers Coach (2008)

2nd in the nation in Passing Offense

Saint Dominic High School Varsity Assistant Coach(Missouri) (June ‘07- July ‘08)

PLAYING EXPERIENCE

Lindenwood University Linebacker (2004-2006)

Two year starter in a 3-4 defense at the NAIA level.
Named National Player of the Week, September 25, 2006
Named Lion of the Week(Leadership award on team), Spring 2006

OTHER

United States Marine Corps Officer Candidate School (2006)

Selected part of the USMC officer program, underwent rigorous military training for six weeks

Royal Family Kids Camp Counselor(2004-2008)

Mentor for abused and neglected children

REFERENCES

Will Hall- Head Coach, University of West Georgia678-739-7760

Gus Malzahn- Head Coach, Auburn University, furnished upon request

John Thompson- Former Defensive Coordinator at Arkansas State 870-275-1311

Ronnie Huckeba- Head Coach, Harding University 501-412-4545

Paul Simmons- Defensive Coordinator, Harding University501-207-1559

Kodi Burns- Co-Offensive Coordinator, Auburn University 334-750-3997

Brandon Hall- Co-Defensive Coordinator, Jacksonville State University 405-326-2954

Patrick Ross- Former Head Coach, Lindenwood University 636-399-7521

Raymond Monica- Head Coach, Arkansas Tech University 484-515-6520