Hired in April 2013, tight ends coach Kevin Ross enters his first season on the University at Albany football staff.
A graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy, and son of former San Diego Chargers and Detroit Lions head coach Bobby Ross, Kevin served as Army’s offensive coordinator for four seasons (2004-07) under his father’s tutelage.
Ross also spent time at Virginia, directing the running backs from 2000-03 and helped the Cavaliers to consecutive victories over West Virginia and Pittsburgh in the Continental Tire Bowl.
Prior to accepting a position at Virginia, Ross spent two seasons overseeing wide receivers and assisting with special teams at The Citadel (1999-2000). The Lexington, Va. native also spent time working on the defensive side of the ball at Georgia Tech (1998) and Southwest Texas State University (1997).
In addition, Ross has assisted at National Football League mini camps and training camps with the San Diego Chargers and Detroit Lions, working with 1,000-yard rushers Barry Sanders and Natrone Means.
Ross was a full-time competitive cyclist for three years before entering the coaching profession. He finished as one of the top amateurs in the individual time trial at the 1996 U.S. Olympic Trials and entered the professional ranks in 1997.
A veteran of Operation Desert Storm, Ross served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1988 through 1994, holding duties as a light armored reconnaissance company commander, infantry platoon commander and aviation logistics supervisor. He earned a bachelor's degree in economics from Navy in 1988 and captained the Mids' track and field team as a senior.
Ross and his wife Samantha have four children: Grant, Bobby, Micaela, and Ryan.
