Dawson Odums facts for kids
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Odums in 2016
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| Biographical details | |
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| Born | Shelby, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Playing career | |
| 1994–1997 | North Carolina Central |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1999 | Gardner–Webb (DL) |
| 2000 | Georgia Southern (OLB) |
| 2001 | Georgia Southern (DE) |
| 2002–2003 | Clark Atlanta (AHC/DC) |
| 2004 | Clark Atlanta (interim HC) |
| 2005–2007 | Bethune–Cookman (DL) |
| 2008–2009 | North Carolina A&T (ST/DL) |
| 2010 | North Carolina A&T (DC) |
| 2011–2012 | Southern (DL) |
| 2012 | Southern (interim HC) |
| 2013–2020 | Southern |
| 2021–2024 | Norfolk State |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 79–72 |
| Accomplishments and honors | |
| Championships | |
| 1 SWAC (2013) 4 SWAC West Division (2013–2014, 2018–2019) |
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| Awards | |
| SWAC Coach of the Year (2013) | |
Dawson Tayrone Odums is a well-known American football coach. He has led several college teams. Most recently, he was the head coach at Norfolk State University from 2021 to 2024. Before that, he coached at Southern University and A&M College from 2013 to 2020. He also had a short time as interim head coach at Clark Atlanta University in 2004.
Coaching Journey
Dawson Odums has had an exciting coaching journey. He started his coaching career in 1999. He worked with different teams and roles. These included defensive line, outside linebackers, and defensive coordinator.
He became an interim head coach at Clark Atlanta University in 2004. Later, he took on the head coach role at Southern University and A&M College. He led the Southern Jaguars from 2013 to 2020. During his time there, he helped the team achieve great success.
In 2014, he signed a new contract with Southern University. This showed how much they valued his leadership. In 2021, Odums became the head coach at Norfolk State. He signed a six-year deal there.
Achievements
Coach Odums has achieved many great things in his career. He led the Southern Jaguars to a SWAC championship in 2013. This was a big win for the team.
He also guided Southern to win the SWAC West Division four times. These division titles came in 2013, 2014, 2018, and 2019. His hard work was recognized when he was named the SWAC Coach of the Year in 2013.
His overall coaching record is 79 wins and 72 losses. This shows his dedication and skill in college football.
