Charlie Strong serves as the defensive coordinator, linebackers coach and assistant coach for the Florida Gators football team in the NCAA.

In October 2009, Strong was recognized by Bruce Feldman of ESPN as the number four assistant coach in NCAA Football.http://espn.go.com/blog/sec/post/_/id/5259/monte-kiffin-strong-get-some-props Following the honor, some journalists suggested the Strong is deserving of a head coaching position.http://jacksonville.com/sports/columnists/gene_frenette/2009-10-29/story/florida_gators_strong_should_be_a_head_coach