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Shevin Smith Jr. connects with Buccaneers coaching program

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 2:35 AM

Last updated Jun 17, 2026

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Summary

Shevin Smith Jr. participated in the Tampa Bay Buccaneers National Coaching Academy, which took place last month. Smith, now co-defensive coordinator at Bemidji State, initiated contact with the Buccaneers in 2023, seeking coaching advice. He drove overnight to attend a practice, where he learned about the academy. The program offers emerging coaches insights from NFL veterans and guest speakers, including Tony Dungy. Smith emphasized the importance of being authentically oneself as a coach, inspired by Dungy's approach.

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By the Numbers

•Smith reached out to the Buccaneers in 2023 for coaching advice.
•He attended a Buccaneers practice after driving overnight to Tampa.
•Smith was among 25 coaches in the coaching academy last month.
•Tony Dungy spoke at the academy, influencing Smith's coaching philosophy.
•The program supports global participation from coaches in various leagues.

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2:35 AMYahoo Sports — Beavers coach Shevin Smith Jr. details NFL experience in Tampa Bay Buccaneers coaching program

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Jun. 16—Around 2023, just before he began his journey as a coach, Shevin Smith Jr. sat down with a pen and paper and wrote a letter to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Not an email, not a direct message, a letter that he put in the mailbox. He didn't pick the team arbitrarily. He had a connection with the Bucs since his late father, Shevin Smith Sr., played for the franchise from 1998-1999 as a ...
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