Clemson has hired former Green Bay Packers special teams coordinator Rich Bisaccia to oversee its special teams unit, adding an experienced NFL voice to the Tigers’ coaching staff. Bisaccia, who most recently directed special teams in Green Bay, will hold the same position at the college level as Clemson looks to strengthen a key phase of its program.
The move brings a veteran coach with extensive professional experience into the college game. Bisaccia has spent many years in the NFL working primarily with special teams units, with his tenure in Green Bay highlighted by his role as the Packers’ special teams coordinator. His responsibilities at Clemson will mirror those duties, focusing on all aspects of the kicking game, including kickoff and punt coverage, returns, and the development of kickers, punters, and long snappers.
By adding Bisaccia, Clemson signals a continued emphasis on improving performance in the third phase of the game, an area that often shapes field position and momentum. Special teams play can influence close contests, and a coordinator with a long pro background is expected to bring detailed preparation, situational awareness, and organizational structure to the Tigers.
At Clemson, Bisaccia will work with the existing coaching staff to integrate his special teams philosophy into the broader program. That includes aligning practice schedules, coordinating with offensive and defensive coaches on personnel usage, and identifying players best suited for roles on coverage and return units. His experience managing special teams at the highest level of the sport should provide Clemson’s players with an opportunity to learn professional-caliber techniques, film study habits, and assignments.
The hiring also reflects Clemson’s willingness to draw from NFL ranks to refine its approach. Bringing in a former Packers coordinator offers the program a coach who has prepared for varied game situations, weather conditions, and opponent strategies. As Bisaccia transitions from the professional ranks to the college environment, Clemson will look to translate his background into more consistent execution in special teams, improved discipline in coverage, and greater impact from the return game.
With the addition of Bisaccia, Clemson has clearly identified special teams as an area where it believes an experienced voice can make a measurable difference, both in player development and in game-day performance.
