Eastern Oregon University Athletics

Bryan Mills joined the EOU coaching staff in 2016 as the defensive backs coach.

Prior to EOU, Mills coached for his alma mater at Pacific University and served as the safeties coach for two seasons. During the 2015 campaign, Mills helped the Boxers split the Northwest Conference (NWC) regular season title.

On the gridiron, Mills was a standout safety for the Boxers and led the NWC in pass breakups during the 2012 season. He took honorable mention all-conference honors twice before snagging second-team all-conference plaudits his senior year. In 2013, Mills finished second in the league in interceptions with four.

In 2014, Mills earned his bachelor’s degree in education and learning. Born in Imbler, Ore., to Mike and Sandy Mills, he was one sister, Malia, who plays for the EOU volleyball team. His hobbies include boating, fishing, and sports.