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Whitehaven Tigers Name New Defensive Coordinator
📍 Whitehaven Tigers·Friday, July 17, 2026·FridayNightPulse Insider
Whitehaven Tigers head coach, D2, has promoted assistant coach, J. Smith, to defensive coordinator. Smith, a 3-year assistant, has developed several key players during his tenure, including 2-year starter, LB, J. Johnson. The Tigers, a 6A program in Memphis, finished 8-4 last season. The change is expected to impact recruiting, as Smith's reputation as a developer of talent is expected to attract top defensive prospects. The Tigers will face a competitive schedule this season, with several 6A teams from Shelby County and the state's top-ranked teams from Nashville and Knoxville.