After graduating from Appalachian State in 1996, Ivey coached the freshman offensive and defensive line at Port Charlotte High School in Florida.
At Barron Collier, he compiled a 36–19 record, led them to state playoff appearances all five years of his tenure, and won three consecutive district championships from 2007 to 2009.
[2] Ivey was named the outside linebackers coach and special teams coordinator at his alma mater Appalachian State in 2012, working under former teammate Scott Satterfield.
His interim tag was not removed at the end of the season, and Eliah Drinkwitz was hired to be the new head coach.
[5] Ivey was officially named the defensive line coach at Louisville in 2019, joining Satterfield once again.