Eastern Washington University Football

Aaron Best bleeds Eagle red. 2025 will be his 29th season with Eastern Washington football after stepping on campus as a freshman offensive lineman in 1996. After

Austin York Title Tight Ends Coach / Special Team Coordinator At EWU Since 2025 (EWU student-athlete 2022-24) Alma Mater EWU '24 Follow @Coach__York

Caleb Padilla Title Co-Defensive Coordinator / Linebackers Coach At EWU Since 2025 Alma Mater Winona State '05 Follow @Coach_CPadilla

Casey Brink was hired as Eastern's Wide Reciver coach in February of 2025.  Brink joins the EWU staff after coaching at Augustana University in Sioux Falls, S.D.

Chad Germer was hired as the offensive line coach by head coach Aaron Best in January of 2025.  Germer has 29 years of coaching experience in the collegiate ranks

Anderson takes over the offensive coordinator job after being promoted by head coach Aaron Best in January of 2025. He is also entering his 4th season for 2025 as

Michael Smith joined the Eastern Washington football in April of 2026 to coach the defensive line. Smith brings 10 years of collegiate coaching experience to

Ryan Lewis was hired as the Eagles' cornerbacks coach in March of 2026 by head coach Aaron Best.  Lewis moves to the FCS ranks after coaching at Colorado School

Pierce was hired in 2024 as Eastern's Running Backs Coach. Originally from Oakland, Calif., played running back for the Eags from 2015-21, appearing in 51 games

Torey Hunter was hired as the team's defensive backs and nickels coach in March of 2026 by head coach Aaron Best. Hunter brings an extensive resume in his return

Bruce enters his 6th season as coach of Eastern safeties in 25 after a prolific playing career as an Eagle from 2012-16. This past season, Bruce helped Derek