Frank Beamer has hired a new running backs coach, and he only had to go as far as the proverbial dinner table to do so.
According to a release issued by the school, Shane Beamer was added to his father’s Virginia Tech coaching staff. The younger Beamer will replace longtime assistant Billy Hite, has been elevated to a new administrative position as assistant to the head coach and senior advisor.
Hite has served as the Hokies’ RB coach for the past 33 years.
“Over the years, I’ve had great confidence in Billy’s judgment and advice,” Beamer said. “I appreciate the fact that I will continue to be able to rely on him in this regard. He will continue to be a valuable part of our football program and will be a real asset working with our alumni and former players in different ways.”
Shane Beamer had spent the past four seasons at South Carolina, having also served time on staffs at Mississippi State, Tennessee and Georgia Tech. Before starting his coaching career, he was a player at Tech.
“I’m extremely excited about the opportunity to return to Virginia Tech,” the younger Beamer said. “I’ve been gone 11 years and during that time I’ve been around a number of great coaches and great programs and had the opportunity to learn a lot. Now, I look forward to returning to Blacksburg and helping Virginia Tech continue to win championships.
“I’m also excited to have the opportunity to be around Coach Hite. I have always had a tremendous amount of respect for him and I welcome the chance to learn from him.”