Brent Thompson (American football)

Brent Thompson
Current position
TitleOffensive coordinator
TeamVMI
ConferenceSoCon
Biographical details
Bornc. 1975 (age 50–51)
Playing career
1994–1997Norwich
PositionDefensive back
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1998–1999Dickinson (assistant)
2000Stony Brook (assistant)
2001–2002Northeastern (assistant)
2003–2009Bucknell (assistant)
2010–2013Lenoir–Rhyne (OC)
2014–2015The Citadel (OC)
2016–2022The Citadel
2026–presentVMI (OC)
Administrative career (AD unless noted)
2023-2025East Carolina (Director of Recruiting Operations)
Head coaching record
Overall36–44
Tournaments0–1 (NCAA D-I playoffs)
Accomplishments and honors
Championships
1 SoCon (2016)
Awards
SoCon Coach of the Year (2016)

Brent Thompson is an American college football coach who currently serves as the offensive coordinator for the VMI Keydets. He has served as head coach of The Citadel Bulldogs football team from 2016 to 2022. The Citadel and Thompson parted ways following back to back 4-7 seasons in 2021 and 2022.