Football
COLLEGE PARK, MD – Maryland soccer Head Coach Michael Locksley has introduced the hiring of Kyle Schmitt because the Terrapins’ Tight Ends coach, it was introduced right this moment. Schmitt returns to College Park after constructing a powerful resume as one of the profitable highschool coaches within the state of Maryland.
Schmitt has served as Head Football Coach at Archbishop Spalding since 2013, guiding the Cavaliers to sustained success on the state and nationwide ranges. There are six gamers on the present Maryland soccer roster who performed for Schmitt at Spalding.
“Bringing Kyle back home is incredibly meaningful for our program,” mentioned Locksley. “He’s a Terp and understands what Maryland football is about. He’s proven over many years that he can mentor young men and develop talent at a high level. Kyle’s leadership, teaching ability, and strong relationships throughout the state make him a great addition to our staff.”
A Maryland alumnus, Schmitt performed for the Terrapins from 2001-04 and later served as a graduate assistant with this system. After redshirting as a freshman, he grew to become a key contributor alongside the offensive line, showing in 48 profession video games with 27 begins at middle and guard. He earned his first collegiate begin within the Orange Bowl following Maryland’s 10-win season in 2001.
Schmitt emerged as a cornerstone of the offensive line in 2003, beginning each recreation at middle and incomes All-ACC Honorable Mention honors. That season included a highway victory at NC State and a dominant 41-7 Gator Bowl win over West Virginia. As a redshirt senior in 2004, Schmitt once more began each recreation, anchoring an skilled unit.
Following his Maryland profession, Schmitt signed as a free agent with the Minnesota Vikings after the 2005 NFL Draft and spent the preseason with the crew. He later performed professionally in NFL Europe, beginning six video games with the Cologne Centurions, and in addition frolicked with the Amsterdam Admirals and Berlin Thunder. Schmitt additionally signed with the Arizona Cardinals in January 2006 and took part in coaching camp.
Schmitt started his collegiate teaching profession in 2006 because the tight ends coach at St. Vincent College earlier than transitioning into highschool teaching. He beforehand served as head soccer coach at Atholton High School from 2009-13, the place he helped elevate this system earlier than taking up at Archbishop Spalding.
Schmitt earned his Bachelor of Arts diploma in historical past from the University of Maryland in 2005 and later accomplished a Master’s of Education in Policy and Leadership at Maryland from 2007-09. His household ties to this system run deep, as his brother Andrew was a protracted snapper for the Terrapins.
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