Who is Alex Grinch?
Alex Grinch is a famous American football coach serving as the University of Southern California defensive coordinator since November 2021. Prior to joining USC, Grinch served at the University of Oklahoma, Ohio State University, and Washington State University as a defensive coordinator.
Additionally, he served at the University of Missouri, University of Wyoming, and the University of New Hampshire as an assistant coach. Grinch served as a graduate assistant and safeties coach under his nephew Gary Pinkel.
How Old Is Alex Grinch?
Grinch is 43 years old as of 2023 having been born on 29th May 1980 in Grove City, Ohio, United States. He shares his birthday with celebrities such as Dhar Mann, Joey Birlem, John F. Kennedy, Mel B, Ted Levine, Carmelo Anthony, Danny Elfman, Anthony Geary, among others.
Alex Grinch Family
Who Are Alex Grinch’s Parents?
Grinch was born and brought up in Grove City, Ohio. However, his secretive nature has shown up in his personal life. He has managed to keep her family background very private. In case there is news regarding Grinch’s parents and siblings, we shall update it here as soon as possible.
Alex Grinch Education
Grinch attended Grove City High School where he graduated in 1997. He enrolled at Mount Union College and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in sport management in 2002. During his tenure at college, Grinch was defensive back between 1998 and 2001. He earned his Master’s degree in educational leadership and policy analysis in 2004 at the University of Missouri.

Alex Grinch Wife
Grinch met and married the love of his life, Rebecca Blaser in 2003. He leads a private life and does not like disclosing his family life to the media.
Does Alex Grinch Have Children?
The couple is blessed with one child. Grinch is a proud father of one daughter, Corbi Elaine.
How Tall Is Alex Grinch?
Adding to his well-built body, Grinch stands tall in stature. However, due to his secretive way of life, he has managed to keep his body measurements private. In case there is news regarding his actual height, we will update you as soon as possible.
Alex Grinch Career
Grinch began his coaching career at the University of Missouri as a graduate assistant in 2002. He served there under the head coach, Gary Pinkel until 2004. He landed his first regular assistant coaching job under Sean McDonnell at Division I-AA New Hampshire. Grinch served as the cornerback’s coach in the 2005 and 2006 seasons. He received a promotion to a recruiting coordinator and coached the whole defensive secondary in 2007 and 2008.
From New Hampshire, Grinch landed a new job at Wyoming and served for three seasons as the recruiting coordinator and coaching the secondary. Grinch returned to Missouri in 2012 and served as the safeties coach under Gary Pinkel until 2014.
Mike Leach hired Grinch in 2015. He served as the defensive coordinator and secondary coach at Washington State until the end of the 2017 season. Grinch landed a job at Ohio State under Urban Meyer in 2018 and served as a co-defensive coordinator.
Lincoln Riley hired Grinch in January 2018 as a defensive coordinator at Oklahoma. The USC Trojans football program hired Riley in November 2021 as their new head coach. Riley then hired Grinch as his defensive coordinator.
Alex Grinch Salary and Net Worth
Grinch earns an annual salary of $1.4 million. He has accrued a net worth estimated to range between $1 and $3 million from his career.