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Breaking News: Justin Hamilton is the new defensive coordinator at Virginia Tech

Virginia Tech’s official website released a statement on Sunday morning Hokies have promoted safeties coach Justin Hamilton to defensive coordinator. Hamilton, a former Virginia Tech player, returned to Blacksburg in 2018 as a director of player development on the defense.

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Coach Fuente announces Justin Hamilton will be promoted to defensive coordinator following 2019 season.

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He was promoted to a full-time position last offseason, coaching safeties. Hamilton began his coaching career at UVa-Wise in 2010 as a strength and conditioning coach for two years.