This is Andrew Rhoden’s third season with the Hampton University Pirates coaching staff and his first season as a fulltime coach. His responsibilities include the day to day operations of the Pirate Football Program, coordination of team travel, walk-on players, coordinating the video and scouting department. He will be recruiting in the areas of Florida, Arizona and California.
Rhoden began his coaching career at Blanche Ely High School in Pompano Beach, FL. where he worked with the linebackers and running backs. In 2005, Rhoden came to Hampton University as a student assistant under now Head Coach Jerry Holmes to work with the linebackers. During his stint at Hampton, Rhoden’s assistance contributed to one of the top defensive units in the nation, a MEAC championship and a NCAA playoff berth. In 2006, Rhoden went to West Virginia University as a defensive student assistant, assisting the Mountaineers to a Gator Bowl Championship and a top 10 ranking in both polls. In 2007, Rhoden returned to Florida to be the youngest Head Coach of junior varsity at Boyd Anderson High School leading them to a record setting season at 6-1, scoring an average of 46 points per game and only allowing 6 points a game. He also served as the Co-Defensive Coordinator for the varsity that went 10-2, a District Championship, and a FHSAA playoff berth.
Rhoden’s collegiate career began at St. Anslem College where he lettered as a true freshman linebacker. In 2003, he transferred to Florida International University before settling at Hampton University in 2004, where he received a Bachelor of Science in Sport Management. While at Hampton, Rhoden played linebacker under former Hampton Head Coach, Joe Taylor. Rhoden was apart of the 2004 squad that won the SBN National Championship and MEAC championship.
Rhoden received his Master of Science degree in Sport Management from West Virginia University in 2007. He is a proud member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated, the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA), Black Coaches & Administrators (BCA) and ADIMU Men of Excellence.
