Scott Thompson - Football Coach

Scott Thompson

Title:
Assistant Coach (Tight Ends)
Email:
sthompson@csufresno.edu
Phone:
559-278-3015

Last updated: Aug. 15, 2018

Scott Thompson, a Fresno State alum, enters his second season coaching the Bulldog tight ends.

Thompson spent the previous seven seasons at Southern California, holding positions of director of player personnel (2010-14), director of scouting/high school relations (2015) and as an offensive assistant that helped with the tight ends and specials teams (2016).

He managed all aspects of USC recruiting and supervised all official and unofficial visits for nearly six years, assisting in the Trojans bringing in 30 first-team All-Pac 12 selections from 2010-16.

Before the June Lake, California native returned home in 2010, he spent the 2009 season at Tennessee as an offensive assistant (tight ends/running backs). Thompson assisted the Volunteers in opponent film breakdown and evaluation and assisted in week-to-week game planning.

Prior to joining the college ranks, Thompson coached at Crespi High School (CA) from 2004-2009. He was the offensive coordinator while also focusing on quarterbacks and tight ends.

Thompson, a former Fresno State tight end, lettered from 1995-98, and was coached by then-offensive coordinator Jeff Tedford during his freshman, sophomore and junior seasons. As a senior, Fresno State quarterback Billy Volek connected with Thompson for 31 receptions and 375 yards and a touchdown. His older brother, Marty Thompson, played three seasons in the NFL after a standout Fresno State career from 1989-92.

• Scott Thompson
Position: tight ends coach
Last stop: USC (tight ends/special teams assistant)
Alma Mater: Fresno State (2010)

Coaching Experience:
2016: USC – offensive assistant (tight ends/special teams)
2015: USC – director of scouting/high school relations
2010-14: USC – director of player personnel
2009: Tennessee – offensive assistant (tight ends/running backs)