ADVERTISEMENTThe Bucs chose five out of the 25 coaches who took part in the coaching academy to become a training camp fellow. College Beavers coach Shevin Smith Jr. details NFL experience in Tampa Bay Buccaneers coaching program A written letter, a missed flight and an invite led Bemidji State football's Shevin Smith Jr. to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers National Coaching Academy, a unique experience that the young coach will use at BSU this fall. Naturally, practices are more intense in training camp than what Smith experienced in mini camp. ADVERTISEMENTA typical day at the Bucs' training camp for Smith starts at 6 a.m. to prepare for practice. Bemidji State football coach Shevin Smith Jr. takes part in the Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookie mini camp on May 9, 2026, in Tampa, Florida.