Otterbein University Athletics

Joe Nemith III begins his third season as co-defensive coordinator and safeties coach. Nemith came to Otterbein University from Ohio Dominican University where he served as associate head coach and defensive coordinator from 2004 to 2009.

He coached defensive backs and also coordinated the strength program at Ohio Dominican. A native of Akron, Ohio, Nemith graduated from Malone College in 1997 with a bachelor’s degree in communications. He was a three-year starter at strong safety, earning all-conference honors in 1995 and 1996.

Following graduation from Malone, Nemith took a graduate assistant position at the University of Akron (1998-2000) before moving on to Tri-State University where he served as defensive coordinator and recruiting coordinator for two seasons (2000-02). He spent the next two seasons (2002-04) as special teams coordinator and recruiting coordinator at Robert Morris University.

Over the course of his career, Nemith has worked numerous football camps, including camps at The Ohio State University, Pittsburgh Steelers, University of Notre Dame, and Michigan State University.

Coach Nemith and his wife, Stacey live in Pickerington with their two children: daughter, Dalen Joe, and son, Drake Michael.