Dabo Swinney

Date of Birth: November 20, 1969

Zodiac Sign: Scorpio

Biography

William Christopher “Dabo” Swinney is an American college football coach and former player who is currently the head coach at Clemson University. He was born on November 20, 1969, in Birmingham, Alabama. Swinney played college football at the University of Alabama, where he was a wide receiver and part of the 1992 National Championship team. He began his coaching career at Alabama as a graduate assistant and later became a wide receivers coach. Swinney joined the Clemson coaching staff in 2003 as a wide receivers coach and was promoted to interim head coach in 2008 following the resignation of Tommy Bowden. He was named the full-time head coach later that year. Under Swinney’s leadership, Clemson has become one of the most successful college football programs in the country. The Tigers have won multiple ACC Championships and two National Championships (2016 and 2018) during his tenure. Swinney is known for his positive attitude, motivational skills, and strong recruiting abilities.

5 Interesting Facts about Dabo Swinney

1. Dabo Swinney’s real first name is William; “Dabo” is a nickname given to him by his brother when he was a toddler.

2. Swinney led Clemson to its first national championship in 35 years when the Tigers won the title in 2016.

3. He is one of the few coaches to have defeated Nick Saban’s Alabama team in a National Championship game, doing so twice.

4. Swinney was named the AP College Football Coach of the Year in 2015.

5. Before becoming a coach, Swinney worked in commercial real estate after being fired from his assistant coaching position at Alabama in 2001.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Dabo Swinney

1. “The fun is in the winning.”

2. “We’re going to do things the right way, we’re going to do things with class, and we’re going to build something special.”

3. “To be an overachiever, you have to be an overbeliever.”

4. “Greatness is not determined by what you achieve, but by what you overcome.”

5. “You win with people. Not just the right people, but the right people who fit your culture.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

$30 million (as of 2023)

Children

Dabo Swinney has three sons with his wife, Kathleen Bassett: Will, Drew, and Clay Swinney. Will Swinney played as a wide receiver for the Clemson Tigers football team.