 From 1989 to 1994, Akey was defensive line coach, recruiting coordinator, and special teams coordinator at Weber State.From 1995 to 1998, Akey was an assistant at Northern Arizona, first as special teams coordinator and linebackers coach in 1995 then as defensive coordinator from 1996 to 1998.In 1999, Akey reunited with Mike Price and began an eight-year stint as an assistant at Washington State.