Kirk Benedict
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| Current position | |
|---|---|
| Title | Special teams coordinator |
| Team | Georgia |
| Conference | SEC |
| Biographical details | |
| Born | March 27, 1988 Leavenworth, Kansas |
| Playing career | |
| 2006–2009 | Davidson |
| Position(s) | Fullback |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 2014–2015 | Duke (STC/RC) |
| 2016–2017 | Duke (GA) |
| 2018–2020 | Duke (STC) |
| 2021–2023 | Georgia (analyst) |
| 2024–present | Georgia (STC) |
Kirk Benedict (born March 27, 1988) is an American football coach who is currently the special teams coordinator at the University of Georgia. He previously served as an analyst at the University of Georgia for two years as well as special teams coordinator at Duke University before his appointment to his current position on February 14, 2024.[1][2][3]
Benedict began his coaching career at Duke University, starting as an operations assistant before being elevated to being a graduate assistant. He was promoted to special teams coordinator following his graduate assistantship.
Benedict is a native of Fairfax, Virginia, and attended Fairfax High School. He played fullback at Davidson College, where he graduated with a degree in political science in 2010.
Following his graduation from Davidson, Benedict was commissioned as an officer in the U.S. Army. Stationed in Germany from 2011 to 2014, he served as a Reconnaissance Platoon Leader and Troop Executive Officer in the 2nd Cavalry Regiment. Benedict also served two deployments to Afghanistan (2011, 2013-14) before exiting the army at the rank of captain.[4]
Benedict is married to the former Molly Battle, and has two children.
References[edit]
- ↑ Kirby II, Christian (February 14, 2024). "Georgia Releases Statement Following Resignations of Two Staff Members". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved July 3, 2024.
- ↑ Dasher, Anthony (February 14, 2024). "Scott Cochran no longer on staff; replacement named". uga.rivals.com. Retrieved July 3, 2024.
- ↑ Morgan, James (February 14, 2024). "Georgia football special teams coordinator leaving the program". ugawire.usatoday.com. Retrieved July 3, 2024.
- ↑ "Kirk Benedict - Special Teams Coordinator/Recruiting Coordinator [Defense]/Defensive Assistant - Football Coaches".
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- 1988 births
- Players of American football from Virginia
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- American football fullbacks
- Fairfax High School (Fairfax, Virginia) alumni
- Davidson Wildcats football players
- Duke Blue Devils football coaches
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