What is shannon dawson football coach?

Shannon Dawson is an American football coach who currently serves as the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at the University of Houston. He was born on October 4, 1978, in Kentucky, United States. Dawson started his coaching career as a graduate assistant at the University of Kentucky in 2002. Later, he worked as a wide receivers coach and then as a quarterbacks coach at different universities, including West Virginia University, Southern Mississippi, and University of Kentucky.

Dawson gained national recognition as a co-offensive coordinator at West Virginia University, where he designed and directed one of the nation's most explosive offenses. He has also been described as an innovative coach known for his creativity in developing plays and offensive strategies. In 2015, Dawson served as the offensive coordinator at the University of Kentucky, and later, he worked at Southern Mississippi before joining the University of Houston.

Throughout his coaching career, Dawson has coached several successful quarterbacks, including Geno Smith, Clint Trickett, and Patrick Mahomes. Dawson's offensive strategies have led his teams to multiple conference championships and high rankings in national offensive categories.

In his personal life, Dawson is married to Jennifer Dawson, and the couple has three children.