Patrick Dougherty

Patrick Dougherty (born September 2, 1985) is an American football coach and former player. He is currently the special teams coordinator at Texas A&M University. He was previously the special teams coordinator and Tight Ends coach for Duke University. His previous coaching stops include Defiance College, Lindsey Wilson College, Northwestern University, and nine seasons at Ball State University.

Playing career Dougherty was a four-year letterman at linebacker, starting for two seasons, at Ohio Dominican from 2004 to 2007. He earned Academica All-Conference honors three times.

Coaching career Defiance College Immediately following his playing career, Dougherty joined the staff at Defiance College coaching the defensive line for two seasons in 2008 and 2009. While there, he tutored four all-conference defensive linemen. As the special teams coordinator and defensive line coach, Dougherty helped lead the Blue Raiders in their first two seasons playing football and coached six all-conference players, including the conference player of the year.

Ball State (Second Stint) In 2014, Dougherty earned his first full-time opportunity at the Division 1 level when he returned to Ball State as the tight ends coach and recruiting coordinator. The hired was a key piece in quieting rumors of Lembo’s departure, as he continued to fill out his staff. Dougherty was retained by Neu, and promoted to special teams coordinator. He was promoted again, to assistant head coach, in February 2020.

Texas A&M On December 30th, 2023, it was announced that Dougherty would join Mike Elko's staff as special teams coordinator. It would be the first special teams coordinator that the Aggies would have employed since 2018, as they did not have a full-time assistant for the position for 5 seasons under former head coach Jimbo Fisher.

Personal life Dougherty and his wife, Emma, have a son named Griffin.