Miguel Avina joined Mountaineer Football as the team's Offensive Coordinator in the Spring of 2026. He arrives at EOU from the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP), where he spent three years as Director of Player Personnel and Assistant Quarterbacks Coach. Prior to that, he served as a Graduate Assistant working with quarterbacks at Austin Peay State University.
During his time at UTEP, Avina played a key role in roster management, recruiting operations, and quarterback development at the FBS level. He helped the program secure the No. 1 recruiting class in school history in back-to-back years.
Before his tenure at UTEP, Avina spent two seasons at Austin Peay State University as a Graduate Assistant, primarily working with quarterbacks while earning his master's degree in Health and Human Performance. His time there coincided with one of the most successful stretches in program history, highlighted by back-to-back conference championships, an undefeated 2023 season in UAC play, and an FCS playoff appearance.
At Austin Peay, Avina contributed to the program's 2022 ASUN Championship and 2023 UAC Championship. During his tenure, the team ranked among the top 10 offenses in the FCS. He also helped coach standout quarterback Mike DiLiello, a third-team FCS All-American, Walter Payton Award finalist, UAC Player of the Year, first-team All-UAC selection, and APSU record holder.
Avina also brings high school coaching experience, having served as Assistant Head Coach, Co-Offensive Coordinator, and quarterbacks coach at Shadow Hills High School. There, he helped lead the team to the best record in school history and a playoff appearance.
A graduate of Whittier College, Avina earned his Bachelor of Arts in Kinesiology in 2020. He was a four-year starting quarterback, building a strong foundation in leadership and offensive execution.
Miguel is originally from Indio, California and married his wife, Nicole, in July of 2025.
