Breaking news: In January 2024, Kalen DeBoer was appointed as the head
Under DeBoer’s leadership, the coaching staff has seen significant restructuring, with both new hires and retained assistants receiving notable contracts:
Coordinators:
- Kane Wommack, Defensive Coordinator: Former head coach at South Alabama, Wommack has a three-year contract starting at $1.55 million in the first year, increasing to $1.7 million in the second, and reaching $1.85 million in the final year. citeturn0search4
- Nick Sheridan, Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks Coach: Initially hired as the tight ends coach, Sheridan was promoted to offensive coordinator. His three-year deal begins at $1.35 million, with annual increases of $100,000, culminating in $1.55 million in the third year. citeturn0search4
Assistant Coaches:
- JaMarcus Shephard, Co-Offensive Coordinator/Wide Receivers Coach: Shephard secured a two-year contract with an annual salary of $1.1 million. citeturn0search4
- Freddie Roach, Associate Head Coach/Defensive Line Coach: A retained member of the staff, Roach received a two-year extension with a salary of $1 million in the first year and $1.1 million in the second, up from his previous $775,000. citeturn0search6
- Maurice Linguist, Co-Defensive Coordinator/Cornerbacks Coach: Linguist’s two-year deal starts at $875,000, increasing to $925,000 in the second year. citeturn0search4
- Chris Kapilovic, Offensive Line Coach: Kapilovic’s contract mirrors Linguist’s, with salaries of $875,000 and $925,000 over two years. citeturn0search4
- Robert Gillespie, Assistant Head Coach/Running Backs Coach: Another retained coach, Gillespie received a raise to $850,000 annually on a two-year extension, up from $565,000. citeturn0search6
- Christian Robinson, Outside Linebackers Coach: Robinson’s two-year contract is valued at $650,000 annually. citeturn0search4
- Colin Hitschler, Co-Defensive Coordinator/Safeties Coach: Hitschler’s deal starts at $625,000 in the first year and increases to $675,000 in the second year of his two-year contract. citeturn0search4
- Bryan Ellis, Tight Ends Coach: Ellis secured a two-year contract with an annual salary of $550,000. citeturn0search4
Support Staff:
- David Ballou, Director of Sports Performance: Ballou’s contract was extended for two years with a salary increase to $950,000 annually, up from $725,000. citeturn0search6
- Courtney Morgan, General Manager: Morgan’s two-year deal is valued at $500,000 annually. citeturn0search4
- Jay Nunez, Special Teams Analyst: Nunez received a two-year contract with an annual salary of $250,000. citeturn0search4
These contracts reflect the university’s commitment to assembling a top-tier coaching staff under DeBoer’s leadership, aiming to maintain Alabama’s prominence in college football.
