Tommy Perry

Thomas Richardson Perry (born August 29, 1980) is an American football coach and former player. He is currently the special teams coordinator at the University of South Alabama. He has also coordinated special teams at Texas A&M University-Commerce, the University of Nevada, Reno, the University of Texas at San Antonio and Colorado State University.

Coaching career 2004–2008 Following Perry's playing career, he served as an assistant strength and conditioning coach at Texas in 2004. During that time, he also served as an academic advisor for the program.

The following season, Perry joined the staff at Texas A&M-Commerce as the special teams coordinator and running backs coach.

In Perry's second year, Nevada improved its punt return game from 10.0 yards per return to 12.59 yards per return, which ranked second in the Mountain West and 24th nationally. A big reason for the increase in punt return success was rookie Romeo Doubs, who returned a punt against Portland State 80 yards for a touchdown on his first collegiate touch. Perry also worked with punter Quinton Conaway, who averaged 43.6 yards per punt, which ranked in the top five in the league and in the top 30 nationally. Conaway also booted a 74-yard punt in 2018, which was tied for the 12th longest punt of the season across the nation.

Colorado State In January 2022, it was reported the Perry would re-unite with Norvell, joining the Colorado State staff as the special teams coordinator.

South Alabama (second stint) On January 20, 2026, Perry was hired as the special teams coordinator for the South Alabama Jaguars.

Playing career Perry played Linebacker at Tyler Junior College in 2000 and 2001 prior to transferring and playing at Texas A&M for two seasons in 2002 and 2003. While at A&M, Perry played linebacker, Defensive end, and Fullback He also played on multiple special teams.

Personal life Perry has two daughters; Joanna Rose and Jude.

Perry is the grandson of Texas A&M's 1957 Heisman Trophy winner John David Crow.