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Eastern Washington football hires former players for coaching roles

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 2:02 AM

Last updated Aug 12, 2026

Eastern Washington football hires former players for coaching roles

Summary

Eastern Washington football has incorporated several former players into its coaching staff, emphasizing a deep-rooted connection to the program. Key figures include Marc Anderson and Zach Bruce, both of whom have extensive experience within the program, with Bruce returning as safeties coach in 2020. Head coach Aaron Best, the longest-tenured coach in the Big Sky, has led the Eagles to three FCS playoff appearances. The staff's shared history as EWU graduates contributes to a strong team culture. The coaching staff is a part of a larger 20-person staff that includes ten EWU alumni.

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By the Numbers

•Marc Anderson and Zach Bruce have held multiple roles in the program.
•Anderson is now the offensive coordinator, while Bruce is the defensive coordinator.
•Ten out of twenty staff members are EWU graduates.
•Aaron Best is entering his 10th season as head coach.
•The staff aims to leverage their experiences to enhance player success.

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2:02 AMYahoo Sports — Former players bring pride, experience to Eastern Washington football's coaching staff: 'They know the tradition'

What they're saying

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Aug. 11—Between Marc Anderson and Zach Bruce, there's hardly a job in the Eastern Washington football program that at least one of them hasn't done. There's even one — recruiting coordinator — that both have held. It wasn't Bruce's favorite. "All the things that go into signing a football class," Bruce said. "That job, being the recruiting coordinator, is one of the hardest jobs in the ...
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