Alex Atkins is an American college football coach. He is the former offensive coordinator and offensive line coach for Florida State University, positions he had held since 2022.
| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Alma mater | University of Tennessee at Martin (2007) |
| Playing career | |
| 2003–2006 | Tennessee–Martin |
| Position(s) | Guard |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 2007 | Tennessee–Martin (GA) |
| 2008 | Tennessee–Martin (TE) |
| 2009 | Marshall (GA) |
| 2010–2011 | Itawamba (OL/RC) |
| 2012–2013 | Chattanooga (OL) |
| 2014–2015 | Georgia Southern (OL) |
| 2016–2017 | Tulane (AHC/OL) |
| 2018 | Tulane (AHC/RGC/OL) |
| 2019 | Charlotte (OC/OL) |
| 2020–2021 | Florida State (OL) |
| 2022–2024 | Florida State (OC/OL) |
Playing career
editAtkins was a four-year starter on the offensive line at guard for UT-Martin. He received all-conference honors twice.
Coaching career
editEarly coaching career
editAtkins began his coaching career at his alma mater, UT-Martin in 2007 working as a graduate assistant. In 2008, he was promoted and given a position and began coaching the tight ends. In 2009, he served as a graduate assistant for Marshall. In 2010, he joined Itawamba Community College in Mississippi as the team's offensive line coach and recruiting coordinator. In 2012 and 2013, he worked as the offensive line coach for Chattanooga.[1] Atkins arrived at Georgia Southern in 2014 once again working with the offensive line. He left after the 2015 season.
Tulane
editIn 2016, Atkins went to Tulane as the assistant head coach and offensive line coach.[2] In 2018, he was given the additional title of run game coordinator.[3]
Charlotte
editIn 2019, Atkins served as the offensive coordinator and offensive line coach for the Charlotte 49ers.[4]
Florida State
editIn 2020, Atkins joined Florida State as the team's offensive line coach.[5][6] In 2022, he was named the team's offensive coordinator.[7][8] Florida State fired Atkins, along with defensive coordinator Adam Fuller and wide receivers coach Ron Dugans, on November 10, 2024, amid a disappointing 1–9 season.[9]
References
edit- ^ "Offensive line coach Alex Atkins' departure delays UTC Mocs' spring practice". timesfreepress.com. February 26, 2014. Retrieved July 3, 2022.
- ^ "New coach Alex Atkins looks to breathe life into Tulane's offensive line | Tulane | nola.com". www.nola.com. Retrieved July 3, 2022.
- ^ "Football Assistant head coach Alex Atkins Named Running game coordinator". Tulane University Athletics. December 21, 2017. Retrieved July 3, 2022.
- ^ "Alex Atkins - Football Coach". Charlotte Athletics. Retrieved July 3, 2022.
- ^ "Offensive coordinator Alex Atkins leaving Charlotte 49ers for Florida State". www.wbtv.com. December 29, 2019. Retrieved July 3, 2022.
- ^ Korosec, Courteney (December 29, 2019). "FSU hires Charlotte Offensive Coordinator Alex Atkins". Tomahawk Nation. Retrieved July 3, 2022.
- ^ Lewis, Dustin. "OFFICIAL: Alex Atkins Elevated To Offensive Coordinator". Sports Illustrated Florida State Seminoles News, Analysis and More. Retrieved July 3, 2022.
- ^ "What does Alex Atkins bring as FSU's offensive coordinator?". www.tomahawknation.com. January 21, 2022. Retrieved July 3, 2022.
- ^ Lewis, Dustin (November 10, 2024). "Florida State Announces Firing Of Three Assistant Coaches". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved November 10, 2024.