Keith Gaither

Keith Gaither (born September 4, 1974) is an American football coach and former player. He is currently the special teams coordinator and running backs coach at the University of Virginia. His previous college coaching stops include Greensboro College, Tusculum University, Winston-Salem State University, Elon University, Ball State University, the United States Military Academy, East Carolina University, and Western Michigan University.

Playing career Gaither was a four-year starter at defensive back for Elon. He twice earned all-region honors.

Ball State When Lembo was hired as the new head coach at Ball State prior to the 2011 season, he brought Gaither with him as the wide receivers coach. Throughout Gaither’s tenure at BSU, he mentored five All-Mid-American Conference selections, including future NFL receiver Willie Snead. Snead’s breakout 2013 season led to Ball State single season records in receiving yards (1,516), catches (106) and touchdowns (15).

Western Michigan Following Montgomery and his staff's dismissal at East Carolina, Gaither joined Tim Lester’s staff at Western Michigan as the wide receivers coach.

Personal life Gaither, who has a bachelor’s degree in sociology from Elon University. Keith and his wife Holly, have four children; Jonesha, Akeem, Madison and Hazel.