Lyle Hemphill Explained

Lyle Hemphill
Current Title:	Defensive coordinator
Current Team:	James Madison
Current Conference:	Sun Belt
Birth Date:	10 January 1980
Alma Mater:	Ursinus College (2001) University of Delaware (2005)
Player Years1:	1998–2002
Player Team1:	Ursinus
Player Positions:	Safety
Coach Years1:	2002–2003
Coach Team1:	Delaware Valley (DB/ST)
Coach Years2:	2004–2005
Coach Team2:	Delaware (GA/secondary)
Coach Years3:	2006–2009
Coach Team3:	Hofstra (ST/DB)
Coach Years4:	2010
Coach Team4:	Delaware (CB)
Coach Years5:	2011–2012
Coach Team5:	Stony Brook (S)
Coach Years6:	2013–2016
Coach Team6:	Stony Brook (DC/S)
Coach Years7:	2017–2018
Coach Team7:	Wake Forest (S)
Coach Years8:	2019–2021
Coach Team8:	Wake Forest (DC/S)
Coach Years9:	2022
Coach Team9:	Duke (S)
Coach Years10:	2023
Coach Team10:	Duke (co-DC/S)
Coach Years11:	2024–present
Coach Team11:	James 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

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]

External links

• Stony Brook Seawolves profile
• Wake Forest Demon Deacons profile
• Duke Blue Devils profile
• James Madison Dukes profile

Notes and References

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