TUSKEGEE, Ala. —
Tuskegee University Quarterbacks Coach and Director of Football Operations
Clinton Smith Jr. has been selected as one of 25 NCAA coaches invited to participate in the prestigious 2025 NCAA and NFL Coaches Academy.
The NCAA and NFL Coaches Academy is designed to provide current, full-time college football coaches at NCAA member schools with an educational platform to develop leadership skills, build connections, and further their coaching careers.
As part of the program, Smith will engage in a wide range of discussions with industry professionals and esteemed peers, enhancing his ability to lead, serve, and teach student-athletes effectively both on and off the field.
Topics will cover a variety of essential areas, including fostering effective communication with campus and community stakeholders, building a program culture that prioritizes the holistic success of student-athletes, managing football program budgets, and refining coaching strategies and philosophies. Equally important will be discussions around managing the personal challenges that come with life as a coach.
The 2025 Coaches Academy, offered in partnership with the NFL, will provide Smith with a valuable network of supportive colleagues and mentors who will guide him through the challenges of a coaching career. Upon completion, Smith will be better equipped to excel in his current role and advance his career, leveraging a wealth of leadership tools and a robust support system.
The program will take place February 20-22, 2025, in Indianapolis, Ind. In addition to the 25 NCAA coaches, the NFL will also invite 25 former NFL players who are now coaching at various levels, including collegiate, high school, or professional football.
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The SIAC is a NCAA athletic conference consisting primarily of historically black colleges and universities with headquarters in downtown Atlanta, Georgia. The SIAC includes 15 member institutions (Albany State University, Allen University, Benedict College, Central State University, Clark Atlanta University, Edward Waters University, Fort Valley State University, Kentucky State University, Lane College, LeMoyne-Owen College, Miles College, Morehouse College, Savannah State University, Spring Hill College, and Tuskegee University), which are located within a contiguous seven-state footprint (Alabama, Georgia, Florida, Kentucky, South Carolina, Tennessee and Ohio). The SIAC sponsors nine men's and seven women's sports and is a proud member of the NCAA Division II. For more information, visit
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