In second year on Western staff ... Works with tight ends ... Was assistant last three years at Southern Utah University ... Coached running backs and tight ends last two seasons after assisting with offensive line one year ... Started three years and lettered four as offensive lineman for Thunderbirds ... Received bachelor's degree in physical education from Southern Utah in 2005 ... All-region selection as senior at Cottonwood High School in Salt Lake City ... Started and lettered three years ... Also earned three letters in wrestling, advancing to state tournament in heavyweight division each time ... Played three years on Highland Rugby Club, helping it to two national championships ... 28 years old.