He was previously the tight ends coach and pass game coordinator for Georgia Southern University.
[1] Trickett committed to Florida State University to play college football in September 2009.
After Manuel graduated, Trickett was expected to compete with Jameis Winston and Jacob Coker for the starting job for the 2013 season.
In early 2017, Trickett accepted the position of tight ends coach at Florida Atlantic under Lane Kiffin.
[14] After one season, he was promoted to offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach following the departure of his predecessor, Tim Cramsey.
[16] On February 29, 2024, Trickett was hired as the tight ends coach and pass game coordinator at Georgia Southern.