Alex Golesh Age, Wiki and Bio

Alex Golesh

Quick Info

ProfessionFootball Coach
NationalityAmerican, Russian
Date of Birth24/06/1984
Age41 years
BirthplaceMoscow, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union

Bio/Wiki

Full NameAleksey Golesh
Earned NameRussian Boar

Physical Stats & More

Eye ColorHazel Brown
Hair ColorMedium Golden Blonde

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolDublin Scioto High School, Dublin, Ohio
College/University
  • The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
  • Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, Illinois
Degrees
  • Bachelor of Arts (Education) from The Ohio State University (2002-2006)
  • Master of Education (M.Ed.) from Northern Illinois University (2006-2007)

Personal Life

Food HabitNon-vegetarian
Hometown
  • Brooklyn, New York
  • Dublin, Ohio
Zodiac signCancer

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Marriage Date08/07/2014

Family

FatherVladimir Golesh (telecommunications engineer)
MotherBella Golesh (a medical aide)
SiblingsEugene Golesh (financial services professional)
SpouseAlexis (dietitian)
Children
  • Barrett (Son)
  • Corbin (Daughter)

Career

TitleHead Coach
TeamSouth Florida
Record
Overall22-15
Bowls2-0
Coaching Journey
  • Began as assistant coach for the defensive line at Westerville Central HS (2003)
  • Served as a student assistant at Ohio State (2004-2005)
  • Worked as a graduate assistant coach at Northern Illinois (2006-2007) and Oklahoma State (2008)
  • Held positions at Toledo, Illinois, Iowa State, UCF, and Tennessee
  • Appointed as head coach of South Florida on December 4, 2022, and led them to a bowl game in his first season
  • Was appointed head coach of Arkansas Razorbacks before the 2025 finale season

Some Lesser Known Facts

Alex Golesh moved from Moscow, Russia, to the United States as a child.
He grew up in Brooklyn, New York, and Dublin, Ohio.
Was part of the football team at Dublin Scioto High School for three years, earning a letter each year.
Began his coaching career at a newly formed Westerville Central High School football team.
Helped secure top recruiting classes while coaching at Toledo and Iowa State.
Paved the way for significant improvements in Iowa State's tight end performance.
Tennessee saw a marked improvement in offensive scoring in his first year.
Enjoys traveling to distant places in his free time.