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Biographical details | |
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Born | Augusta, Georgia |
Playing career | |
1976–1980 | East Carolina |
Position(s) | Offensive lineman |
Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
1980 | Wyoming (assistant) |
1981–1985 | Auburn (TE) |
1986–1989 | Clemson (TE) |
1990 | Auburn (offensive assistant) |
1991–1996 | Troy State (OL) |
1997–2002 | Troy State (DC/AHC) |
2003–2005 | UAB (DC) |
2006–2008 | Iowa State (DC) |
2009–2012 | Auburn (director of football) |
2013–2014 | Troy (DC) |
Wayne Bolt is an American football coach who most recently serving as the defensive coordinator for Troy University. Previously to being named to the position, he served as the Director of Football Relations for Auburn University. Bolt took the job in 2009 upon the urging of head coach Gene Chizik. Prior to joining the Auburn staff, Bolt had previously served as defensive coordinator to Chizik at Iowa State University. Bolt also had previous connections to Auburn, having served as an assistant at the school under head coach Pat Dye.
Bolt has coached 10 teams that made bowl games at UAB, Troy, Clemson, and Auburn. During his time as a position coach, he tutored over 20 players who went on to play in the National Football League (NFL).