ASSISTANT COACHING STAFF AL SMITH Specialists Coach Yanceyville, N.C./Averett (’75)
CHRIS HODNETT Offensive Consultant Chatham, Va./Averett (’07)
Al Smith has been with the Averett football team since the program’s inception in 2000. He serves as the specialists coach and has produced several strong kickers during his time with the Cougars.
After working as a student-assistant on the Cougars’ coaching staff for five seasons, Chris Hodnett will serve as an offensive consultant for the team in 2009.
Smith coached Sean Sullivan into a professional football career in 2004. Sullivan played with the Tennessee Valley Vipers of the arena2 football league. Smith attended Lees-McRae College, where he was the kicker for the Bobcats, from 1961-62. He then transferred to Averett and earned a Bachelor’s degree. Smith is most recognized for his public service to the city of Danville as a captain in the Danville Police Department. He and his wife, Becky, live in Danville and have two sons, Brandon and Jason.
Hodnet worked with the tight ends the previous two seasons. During his first three seasons, he helped coach the quarterbacks and wide receivers. Hodnett holds a degree in Physical Education with a minor in Coaching from Averett. He is also seeking his Masters in Education. FREDDIE VICKS Team Chaplain Danville, Va./Liberty (’75) Freddie Vicks is in his fourth season as team chaplain. Aside from handling team chapels, Vicks also organizes the community service projects the Cougars participate in twice a year. Vicks has served on the pastoral staff of the Third Avenue Congregational Christian Church for more than 30 years. He resides in Danville with his wife Phyllis.
CELEBRATING THE 10TH SEASON OF FOOTBALL
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