Football

Strickland was named as AU’s Offensive Assistant Coach in mid-February, 2022, after serving as the quarterbacks coach, recruiting coordinator and pass game coordinator at Albany State during the 2021 season.

Prior to joining the Albany State coaching staff, Strickland served as the quarterbacks coach at IMG Academy in Bradenton, Fla. The Ascenders finished the 2019 season with a stellar 9-1 record and ranked eighth nationally. In addition to his duties as the IMG quarterbacks coach, Strickland provided both large group instruction and individual throwing analysis for skill levels ranging from youth to NFL prep.

Before joining IMG, Strickland reunited with Steve Spurrier while serving as quarterbacks coach for the AAF’s Orlando Apollos. The Apollos finished the 2019 season with a league best 7-1 record, as quarterback Garrett Gilbert lead the league in yards (2,152) and passer rating (99.1). Gilbert signed a free agent deal with the Cleveland Browns following the conclusion of the 2019 campaign and is currently with the Washington Commanders.

Previously, the Laurens, S.C., native spent six seasons working at South Carolina under coaches Steve Spurrier and Will Muschamp. During his tenure with the Gamecocks he served in a variety of roles, including interim tight ends coach for the 2018 Outback Bowl victory over Michigan.

In his roles with the Gamecocks, Strickland worked closely with several prominent NFL players including 2018 first round pick Hayden Hurst, 2019 second round pick Deebo Samuel, and 2016 fourth round pick Pharoh Cooper.

Strickland earned a bachelor’s degree in political science from South Carolina in 2012. He was a three-year football letterman, three-time member of the SEC Academic Honor Roll, and a six-time member of the Athletic Director’s Honor Roll. A member of the National Football Foundation Hampshire Society, Strickland was the MVP of the inaugural S.C. College All-Star Bowl game.