Alabama's Kalen DeBoer Promotes Key Staff Members

In a strategic move, Kalen DeBoer retains and elevates Freddie Roach and Robert Gillespie from Nick Saban's coaching team.

Alabama coach Kalen DeBoer has retained and promoted assistants Freddie Roach and Robert Gillespie, emphasizing their importance to the team's success.
Roach, previously the defensive line coach, has been named associate head coach, while Gillespie continues as running backs coach with the new title of assistant head coach.
Both Roach and Gillespie have built strong relationships with players, are recognized for their recruiting skills, and have been acknowledged as top coaches in the country.
The promotions come as DeBoer's former Washington assistants, offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb and offensive line coach Scott Huff, depart for the NFL's Seattle Seahawks.
Financial terms of Roach and Gillespie's promotions are pending approval by the Board of Trustees.