2012 HOUSTON TEXANS MEDIA GUIDE - Parent Directory - NFL.com

Cedric Smith is in his third seasonas the Texans head strength andconditioning coach and his 12th seasonoverall as an NFL coach. The former NFL fullbackhas implemented a vigorous off-season program thatnot only puts an emphasis on strength training and cardiovascularendurance, but also focuses on enhancingspeed and fl exibility. Smith also supervises the club’spersonalized in-season training regimen.Smith was hired as the Texans head strength and conditioningcoach following a three-year stint as KansasCity’s strength and conditioning coach. He also spentsix years as an assistant strength coach with the DenverBroncos (2001-06).Prior to joining the Broncos, Smith was a fi tness managerand consultant with Gold’s Gym in Phoenix for twoyears (1999-00) after concluding a successful sevenyearNFL playing career. During his professional playingtenure, Smith enjoyed stints with Arizona (1996-98),Washington (1994-95), New Orleans (1991) and Minnesota(1990). He fi nished his NFL career with 40 carriesfor 100 yards (2.5 avg.) with two touchdowns and 20receptions for 141 yards (7.1 avg.) with two scores. Healso had fi ve kickoff returns for 83 yards (16.6 avg.). Heoriginally entered the NFL as the second of Minnesota’stwo fi fth-round selections (131st overall) in the 1990NFL Draft. Smith appeared in 15 games for the Vikingsas a rookie, opening holes for running back HerschelWalker.COACHING STAFFCEDRIC SMITHHEAD STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING COACHTHIRD SEASON WITH TEXANS/12TH NFL SEASONTEXANS COACHES IN THE BIG GAMESmith enjoyed his fi nest NFL campaign in 1994 withWashington. He played in 14 games (eight starts), rushing10 times for 48 yards (4.8 avg.) and catching 15passes for 118 yards (7.9 avg.).Prior to entering the NFL, Smith was a three-yearstarter at fullback at the University of Florida, wherehe paved the way for running back Emmitt Smith, theNFL’s all-time leading rusher. Cedric Smith fi nished hiscollegiate career with 20 starts, carrying the ball 102times for 300 yards (2.9 avg.) with four touchdowns andcatching 11 passes for 77 yards (7.0 avg.). He was athree-time Academic All-Southeastern Conference selection.Before enrolling at Florida, Smith was named All-Alabama as a fullback at Enterprise High School inEnterprise, Ala. Smith graduated from the University ofFlorida with a degree in Health Sciences in 1990. Hehas fi ve children: Chandler, Canyon, Cole, Cameronand Cerraya.SMITH’S COACHING LEDGER2010-12: Head strength and conditioning coach,Houston Texans2007-09: Head strength and conditioning coach,Kansas City Chiefs2001-06: Assistant strength and conditioning coach,Denver BroncosHouston’s coaching staff is stocked with coaches who have either played, coached, or played and coached in theNFL’s biggest game, the Super Bowl. They are listed below:SUPERCOACHED TEAM BOWLSRick Dennison, Spec. Tms Denver XXXII#, XXXIII#Larry Kirksey, WRs San Fran. XXIX#Bill Kollar, DL Atlanta XXXIIIBill Kollar, DL St. Louis XXXVIGary Kubiak, QB San Fran. XXIX#Gary Kubiak, Off. Coord. Denver XXXII#, XXXIII#Brian Pariani, Off. Asst. San Fran. XXIX#Brian Pariani, TEs Denver XXXII#, XXXIII#Wade Phillips, Head Coach Denver XXIV# - Denotes winning teamSUPERPLAYED TEAM BOWLSRick Dennison, LB Denver XXI, XXII, XXIV*Gary Kubiak, QB Denver XXI, XXII, XXIVJim Ryan, LB Denver XXI*, XXII**Denotes starter; #Denotes winning teamHOUSTONTEXANS.COM 45