Keiser University Men's Football

Myles Russ enters his second season as head coach of the Keiser football program. He was named head coach of the Seahawks on January 29, 2024. Russ became the second coach in Keiser history after serving six seasons as the assistant head coach, running backs coach, and recruiting coordinator.  The Russ File Posted a record on 12-1 in first season with the Seahawks Earned the first AFCA NAIA Coach of the Year honor is his career (2024) Becomes the second Keiser coach to earn the nation's top honor (Doug Socha - 2023) Selected as a AFCA 35 Under 35 Coaches Leadership Institute participant (2024) Was named the AFCA Region 1 Coach of the Year for the first time in his career (2024) Named the Sun Conference Coach of the Year for the first time Led Keiser to its third straight National Championship Game appearance in 2024 Guided Keiser to its sixth consecutive berth in the NAIA Football Championship Series in 2024 Keiser claimed its third straight Sun Conference title in 2024, going a perfect 6-0 in league action this season The conference crown was the third Sun Conference title for KU and the program's sixth straight league title (2019, 2020, and 2021 MSC Sun Division Champions) With the perfect 6-0 league record in 2024, Keiser has now registered five perfect seasons in conference action (2019, 2020, 2022, 2023, 2024) The Seahawks remain perfect in Sun Conference action all-time (19-0) Coached 16 All-Sun Conference Honorees, including the SUN Special Teams Player of the Year (Refeno Vangates), the SUN Defensive Player of the Year (Tai Lologo), and the SUN Offensive Lineman of the Year (Jude Guerrier) Produced one AFCA All-American (Andrew Burnette) and three AP All-Americans (Bam Brima, Justin Carcel, and Jude Guerrier) Coached Tai Lologo to the Cliff Harris Award (top small college defensive player in the country) in 2024 2024 Finished the year with a 12-1 record (6-0 SUN) Led Keiser to the team's third straight Sun Conference title, going a perfect 6-0 in league action Ranked No. 1 in the nation during the entire season Coached 16 All-Sun Conference Honorees, including the SUN Special Teams Player of the Year (Refeno Vangates), the SUN Defensive Player of the Year (Tai Lologo), and the SUN Offensive Lineman of the Year (Jude Guerrier) Produced one AFCA All-American (Andrew Burnette) and three AP All-Americans (Bam Brima, Justin Carcel, and Jude Guerrier) Coached Tai Lologo to the Cliff Harris Award (top small college defensive player in the country)  Offensively, Keiser recorded 2,804 yards (No. 2 all-time at Keiser) on the ground with 33 rushing touchdowns (No. 3 all-time at Keiser) The Seahawk's passing game tallied 3,321 yards (school record) with 31 passing touchdowns (school record) The 6,125 yards of total offense the Seahawks produced in 2024 was a school record Keiser set the school record for total yards with 607 versus Pikeville (Ky.) (11/30) Keiser's offense averaged 37.7 points per game (No. 23 in the NAIA) Defensively, the Seahawks allowed 21.5 points per contest (No. 31 in the NAIA) From the Beginning (2018-2023) Finished his sixth year as a member of the Seahawks football staff in 2023 Served as the assistant head coach and recruiting coordinator Primarily worked with the running backs Helped the Seahawks to a record of 55-15 overall and 33-3 in conference games Assisted Keiser to five NAIA Playoff appearances, winning the National Championship in 2023 Part of back-to-back undefeated regular seasons in 2019 and 2020 and five consecutive conference championships - Sun Conference Championship in 2022 and 2023, and the Mid-South Sun Division Championships in 2019, 2020, and 2021 Coached three different running backs to six all-conference honors Seahawk running backs were named all-Americans five times Keiser rushed for a combined 14,585 yards under Russ  Coached the all-time leader in rushing yards by a running back from a collegiate team from the state of Florida (Marques Burgess - 4,872 yards) The Seahawks rushed for a total of 174 touchdowns in the first six seasons  The 2023 season saw the Seahawks rush for a school-record 3,169 yards and produce a program-best 47 rushing touchdowns. Pre-Keiser Prior to coming to Keiser, Russ spent five seasons at his alma mater Robert Morris as the head running backs coach. He was then selected for the Bill Walsh Minority Internship for the NFL, working with the Buffalo Bills. Playing Career Russ accumulated 4,271 career rushing yards which still stands as a Robert Morris career record. Russ carried the ball 818 times in his career, losing just one fumble in the process. Russ also punched in 22 touchdowns for his career and averaged 100 yards rushing per game during his career.   Russ was a 2010 preseason All-American, NEC Player of the Year, and NEC All-Conference member. He is also a Hall of Fame member.   Personal Russ received his Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management at Robert Morris in 2011 and went on to complete his Master of Science in Instructional Leadership in 2014. Russ and his wife, Alexandrea, have two daughters, Averie and Audrie.   Coaching Career 2024-2025 – Keiser – Head Coach 2019-2023 – Keiser – Assistant Head Coach, Running Backs Coach, and Recruiting Coordinator 2017-2018 – Keiser – Running Backs Coach, and Recruiting Coordinator 2012-2015 – Robert Morris – Running Backs Playing Career 2007-2010 – Robert Morris – Running Back (2010 NEC Offensive Player of the Year, RMU’s all-time leading rusher – 4.271)   Myles Russ Year-by-Year  Year Overall Conference Postseason 2024 12-1 6-0 NAIA National Champ Game Total 12-1 6-0 Overall FCS Record: 3-1  .TFtable{ width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; } .TFtable td{ padding:7px; border:#ffffff 1px solid; } /* provide some minimal visual accomodation for IE8 and below */ .TFtable tr{ background: #ffffff; } /* Define the background color for all the ODD background rows */ .TFtable tr:nth-child(odd){ background:#ffffff; } /* Define the background color for all the EVEN background rows */ .TFtable tr:nth-child(even){ background: rgb(238, 238, 238); }    

Kevin Hayes enters his first season as the Keiser golf assistant coach,  Hayes joins Keiser after founding Hayes Performance Consulting, LLC, a South Florida-based mental performance company specializing in golf. Prior to launching HPC, Hayes served as a Mental Performance Consultant with Barry University’s men’s and women’s golf programs. Over two seasons, he conducted more than 150 individual and group sessions, designed mental performance programs tailored to athletes’ goals, and collaborated closely with coaching staffs to foster a high-performance culture. Hayes also worked at Miami Shores Country Club as a starter, where he managed tee sheets, supported tournament operations, and ensured a seamless member and guest experience. Personal Hayes earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Georgia State University in 2023, where he was recognized on the President’s and Dean’s Lists. He is pursuing a Master of Science in Human Performance with a specialization in Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology at Barry University, with graduation expected in May 2025. He also holds an Associate of Arts in Psychology from the University of Arizona.

ORourke enters his sixth year as a member of the Seahawks football staffServes as the Defensive Backs coach, Defensive Pass Game Coordinator, co-Special Teams Coordinator, and Academic CoordinatorHelped the Seahawks to a 49-11 overall record and a 29-1 conference markHelped guide the Seahawks to the 2023 NAIA National ChampionshipAssisted Keiser to five NAIA Playoff appearances, including back-to-back National Championship appearances (2022 and 2023)Part of back-to-back undefeated regular seasons in 2019 and 2020 and five consecutive conference championship - Sun Conference Championship in 2022 and 2023, and the Mid-South Sun Division Championships in 2019, 2020, and 2021Aided in the 2023 SUN Defensive Back of the Year, MSC Sun Division Defensive Player of the Year (2019, 2020) and Freshman Defensive Player of the Year (2020)In 2023, coached Keisers secondary to a school-record 75 passes defendedIn 2022, guided a secondary that tied the school mark for interceptions (17)In 2020, coached the defense to three shutouts, including the programs first blanking against Florida Memorial in the season opener Pre-Keiser Prior to Keiser, ORourke spent three seasons as a Defensive Backs coach at Oxbridge Academy and three seasons at Lincoln High School also as a Defensive Backs coach. At Oxbridge, he helped the team to a 3A District runner-up and District championship. In addition, he spent two seasons as a Student Assistant at Florida State University.   Personal ORourke received his Bachelor degree in English from Florida State University.

Woods File Woods enters his second season with Keiser as offensive line coach Part of a staff that led Keiser to its third straight National Championship Game appearance in 2024 Guided Keiser to its sixth consecutive berth in the NAIA Football Championship Series in 2024 Keiser claimed its third straight Sun Conference title in 2024, going a perfect 6-0 in league action this season Offensively, Keiser recorded 2,804 yards (No. 2 all-time at Keiser) on the ground with 33 rushing touchdowns (No. 3 all-time at Keiser) The Seahawk's passing game has tallied 3,321 yards (school record) with 31 passing touchdowns (school record) The 6,125 yards of total offense the Seahawks have produced this season is a school record Coached the 2024 Sun Conference Offensive Lineman of the Year (Jude Guerrier) Guerrier was also named an AP First-Team All-American Keiser produced three all-conference offensive linemen in 2024 Pre-Keiser Woods comes to Keiser after coaching football at Santaluces High School in Lantana, Florida. He also served as the boys and girls wrestling coach for the Chiefs. Woods was also a coach at Fort Pierce Central. Personal A 2017 graduate of Florida Atlantic, Woods was a standout offensive lineman for the Owls, being named to the 2017 Rimington Trophy Watch List (best center in college football).   Coaching Career 2024-2025 – Keiser – Offensive Line 2023 – Santaluces HS – Varsity Coach 2021-2022 – Fort Pierce Central – Varsity Coach  

Kelleher File Kelleher enters his second season with Keiser as defensive backs coach and co-special teams coordinator Part of a staff that led Keiser to its third straight National Championship Game appearance in 2024 Guided Keiser to its sixth consecutive berth in the NAIA Football Championship Series in 2024 Keiser claimed its third straight Sun Conference title in 2024, going a perfect 6-0 in league action this season Coached the 2024 Sun Special Teams Player of the Year  The Seahawks have produced four all-conference defensive backs under his watch and two on special teams Pre-Keiser Kelleher comes to Keiser after spending the 2023 season as defensive quality control at Eastern Kentucky. Before joining the EKU staff, Kelleher served as the cornerbacks coach and head strength coach for the University of Charleston football program. In 2021, Kelleher worked Mount Saint Joseph as the stars coach and special teams assistant. After the season, Kelleher was promoted to secondary coach. He also worked at Ohio Dominican and the University of Cincinnati.  Personal Kelleher walked on to the Ohio State football team and was a member of the program from 2015-17. Kelleher played corner at Ohio State and was coached by Kerry Coombs.  A Mason, Ohio, native, Kelleher played his high school ball at Archbishop Moeller and helped the Crusaders win the 2012 Division I state title.   Coaching Career 2025 – Keiser – Defensive Backs and co-Special Teams Coordinator 2024 – Keiser – Cornerbacks and co-Special Teams Coordinator 2023 – Eastern Kentucky – Defensive Qaulity Control 2022 – Charleston – Safeties and Head Strength Coach 2021 – Mount Saint Joseph – Stars Coach 2019-2020 –  Ohio Dominican –  Defensive GA (Cornerbacks) 2018 – Cincinnati –  Intern (Strength and Safeties)   

Gueck File Gueck enters his third season with Keiser - second as tight ends coach Has helped the Seahawks to a 24-3 overall record and 13-0 conference mark Served as offensive analyst for the 2023 National Championship team Part of a staff that led Keiser to its third straight National Championship Game appearance in 2024 Guided Keiser to its sixth consecutive berth in the NAIA Football Championship Series in 2024 Keiser claimed its third straight Sun Conference title in 2024, going a perfect 6-0 in league action this season Coached First-Team All-Sun Conference selection D'Andre Golden Pre-Keiser Gueck served as an offensive quality control intern at Northern Colorado in 2022. A 2020 graduate of Colorado State, Gueck was a player personnel assistant for the Rams for two seasons. Personal Gueck is a 2020 graduate of Colorado State in liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities     Coaching Career 2024-2025 – Keiser – Tight Ends 2023 – Keiser – Offensive Analyst 2022 – Northern Colorado – Quality Control  2020-2021 – Northern Colorado – Player Personnel Assistant  

Wake File Entering his second year with the Seahawks as running back coach Part of a staff the led Keiser to its third straight National Championship Game appearance in 2024 Guided Keiser to its sixth consecutive berth in the NAIA Football Championship Series in 2024 Keiser claimed its third straight Sun Conference title in 2024, going a perfect 6-0 in league action this season Coached AFCA Third-Team All-American Andrew Burnette in 2024 Burnette was also a First-Team All-Sun Conference selection Offensively, Keiser recorded 2,804 yards (No. 2 all-time at Keiser) on the ground with 33 rushing touchdowns (No. 3 all-time at Keiser) Pre-Keiser Prior to joining the Keiser staff, Wake led the Seahawks to the 2023 NAIA National Championship completing 10-of-15 passes for 117 yards and a touchdown versus Northwestern (Iowa) (12/18). That season, Wake appeared in six games for the Seahawks completing 24-of-39 passes for 344 yards and a touchdown. He came to Keiser during the 2022 season. Prior attending Keiser, Wake played at Southwest Baptist University (2019-2021). Wake was a four-year starter at Kings Academy High School in West Plam Beach, Florida.   Personal Wake received his bachelor degree in criminal justice from Keiser University in 2023.   Coaching Career 2024-25 – Keiser – Running Backs Coach  

Burke File Entering his second year with the Seahawks – first as safeties coach Was defensive assistant and linebackers coach in 2024 Part of a staff the led Keiser to its third straight National Championship Game appearance in 2024 Guided Keiser to its sixth consecutive berth in the NAIA Football Championship Series in 2024 Keiser claimed its third straight Sun Conference title in 2024, going a perfect 6-0 in league action this season Coached First-Team All-Sun Conference selection Hunter Hargrave Pre-Keiser Prior to coming to Keiser, Burke was equipment manager at Arizona State University in 2023. Burke began his coaching career as the quarterbacks coach at Tates Creek High School (his Alma Mater) in 2020. Playing Career Burke played quarterback and wide receiver at three different schools during his collegiate career. He was a member of the Middle Tennessee Blude Raiders football team, appearing in three straight bowl games (2016 Hawai'i Bowl, 2017 Camellia Bowl, and 2018 New Orleans Bowl) before heading to West Palm Beach to play for Doug Socha and the Keiser Seahawks in 2019. After claiming the 2019 Sun Conference Championship, Burke played at Avila (Mo.) Univiersity where he was a KCAC All-Conference selection in 2021   Personal Burke received his Bachelor of Science degree in Sports Management at Middle Tenneessee State in 2020.   Coaching Career 2025 – Keiser – Safeties 2024 – Keiser – Defensive Assistant, Linebackers 2023 – Arizona State – Equipment Manager 2020 – Tates Creek High School – Quarterbacks

Bowens File Bowens enters his first season with Keiser as the defensive line coach Pre-Keiser Prior to joining the Keiser staff, Bowens was the defensive coordinator at The Benjamin School. During the 2023 season, the Buccaneers allowed just 11.5 points per game, finishing 8-3 on the year. In 2023, the Buccaneer defense allowed just 79 rushing yards per game and 111 yards per game through the air. He began his tenure at The Benjamin School in 2020 as the head defensive line coach, serving in that position for two seasons before being promoted to defensive coordinator. Bowens began his coaching career in 2019 at his alma mater Treasure Coast High School where he was the assistant defensive line coach. Bowens was defensive lineman for the Harding Bisons (2015-2019). Personal Bowens earned a general studies degree at Harding University in 2019.

Taylor File Taylor enters his first season with Keiser as the linebackers coach Pre-Keiser Prior to joining the Keiser staff, Taylor was co-defensive coordinator and defensive line coach at NCAA Division III Mount St Joseph University in Delhi, Ohio. In this four years with Lions, MSJ won the HCAC Championship three times (2002, 2023, 2024). Under Taylor's leadership, the Mount's defensive line has garnered multiple accolades, boasting two HCAC Defensive Player of the Year, three all-region selections, and 12 All-HCAC selections. Before working a MSJ, Taylor was defensive line coach and quality control at Saint John Paul II Academy in Boca Raton, Florida. Taylor was a four-year member of the Ohio Northern University football team   Personal Bowens earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from ONU’s James F. Dicke College of Business Administration in 2021.  

Playing Experience 1989-1993 Miami American High School Varsity, All county honorable mention, MLB 1994-1997 Youngstown State University, 2 time 1AA National Champion 1994:1997, DB & MLB NFL Work Summary 7/18- 8/18 Tennessee Titans Intern Nashville, TN Selected in the Bill Walsh Minority internship program Worked with Special Teams for Craig Aukerman and Matt Edwards Assisted with meeting and practice organization Helped players with film cut ups and review Helped run walk thru for special team coaches Assisted with position individual drills during practice 7/14- 8/14 Houston Texans Intern Houston, TX Selected in the Bill Walsh Minority internship program Worked with DBs for John Butler and Romeo Crennel Assisted with meeting and practice organization Helped players with film cut ups and review Helped run walk thru for defensive coaches Assisted with position individual drills during practice 6/13- 8/13 Minnesota Vikings Intern Eagan, MN Selected in the Bill Walsh Minority internship program Worked with LBs for Fred Pagac and (HOF) Michael Singletary Assisted with meeting and practice organization Helped players with film cut ups and review Helped run walk thru for defensive coaches Assisted with position individual drills during practice NCAA & High School Work History 3/20- Present Ualbany-SUNY Albany, NY 2023 finished 2 rd in total CAA Defense, #8 in NCAA 2023 Helped our Rush Defense finish in the #1 in FCS. #1 in CAA. 2023 Finish #1 in turnovers in NCAA Assisted with preparing scouting report and game plan of opposing team Coached Larry Walker to 1st Team all CAA, 2nd Team SI All American Team As Community Service Director for UA Program, increased community service hrs completed by 45% in spring semester 23 2022 finished 3rd in total CAA Defense 2021 Helped our Pass Defense finish in the Top 10 in FCS. #2 in CAA. Assisted with preparing scouting report and game plan of opposing team CB Coach in my First true semester on campus my players accumulated a 3.0 Fall Semester GPA Currently in charge of Community Service for UA Program, organized over 400 hrs completed in spring semester 22 3/16 3/20 California University of PA DB Coach California, PA Member of 2016 PSAC Championship, Region #1 seed playoff Team Assisted with preparing scouting report and game plan of opposing team Recruiting Ohio, WPIAL & Philadelphia, PA Mentored numerous all conference and all American DBs at CalU Helped transform CalU rush defense from 98th in 2018 to 1 st in 2019 in total rush defense Helped transform CalU defense from 138th in 2015 to 5th in 2016 in total defense Defensive pass efficiency when from 79th in 2015 to 3rd in 2016 3/15 12/15 James Madison University Safeties Coach Harrisonburg, VA Member of 2015 CAA Championship, FCS #5 seed playoff Team Assisted with preparing scouting report and game plan of opposing team Recruiting NEO, WPIAL & Richmond VA Raven Greene Second Team All-CAA teams third-leading tackler (88) Safeties accounted for four of JMUs 11 interceptions, including one for a touchdown Unit also had a forced fumble and two recoveries 3/13 2/15 Otterbein University DB/Special Team Coordinator Westerville, OH Special team coordinator, developed the Cardinal Military Manual Defensive Back position coach in the 3-4 Scheme Assisted with preparing scouting report and game plan of opposing team Recruiting Licking, East Cuyahoga, Ashtabula, Lake, Geauga, Mahoning, Trumbull, Summit, Columbiana Counties & FL 2022 2023 5/12- 3/13 Otterbein University GA Westerville, OH Outside Linebacker position coach in the 3-4 Scheme Assisted with preparing scouting report and game plan of opposing team Special team position coach Recruiting Licking, East Cuyahoga, Ashtabula, Lake, Geauga, Mahoning, Trumbull, Columbiana Counties & FL 7/11- 5/12 Capital University Bexley, OH Linebacker position coach in the 4-3 Scheme Coached the 1st team all OAC & runner up for linebacker of the year player (Troy Spiker) 2011 Capital LB core were responsible for 29.16% of all tackles Assisted with preparing scouting report and game plan of opposing team Special team position coach NE Ohio and FL territories recruiter 6/09- 7/11 Richmond Heights High School Richmond Heights, OH Defensive Coordinator Helped transition the football program to a pay to participate format in 2009 Managed team organization plan, practice plans and game day preparation Prepared scouting report and game plan of opposing team 8/03- 1/08 East Cleveland Shaw High School East Cleveland, OH 2003 coached the Freshman Team 2004-2005 coached the Varsity DBs and also assisted with the JV and Frosh teams 2006-2007 Defensive Coordinator, with defense average of 9.6 points allowed per game Helped Shaw HS return to the Ohio State playoffs after a 13-year absence Prepared scouting report and game plan of opposing team 6/98- 12/98 Wofford College Spartanburg, SC Outside Linebacker Position Coach SE Ohio and FL territories recruiter Special team position coach Certified NCAA/Southern Conference recruiter Assisted with preparing scouting report and game plan of opposing team

Notkin File Entering his fourth year with the Seahawks – second as offensive coordinator. Spent two seasons as the quarterbacks coach for the Seahawks (2022-23) Assisted the Keiser in winning the 2023 NAIA National Championship. The Seahawks made three straight NAIA National Championship Game appearances (2022, 2023, 2024) While on the staff, Keiser has posted a 34-7 record (19-0 in SUN play) Help the Seahawks produce back-to-back 12-win seasons (2023, 2024) Guided the Seahawks to their first 10-win season while guiding Keiser to a perfect 6-0 record in Sun Conference action in 2022 The Seahawks registered three straight 2,000-yard passing seasons (2022, 2023, 2024) In 2024, Keiser recorded 2,804 yards (No. 2 all-time at Keiser) on the ground with 33 rushing touchdowns (No. 3 all-time at Keiser) The Seahawk's passing game has tallied 3,321 yards (school record) with 31 passing touchdowns (school record) The 6,125 yards of total offense the Seahawks have produced this season is a school record Keiser set the school record for total yards with 607 versus Pikeville (Ky.) (11/30) Keiser's offense is averaging 37.7 points per game (No. 23 in the NAIA) The Seahawks also produced a school-record 255.5 yards per game threw the air Pre-Keiser Prior to Keiser, Notkin worked as an offensive analyst for the Florida Atlantic Owls. Notkin worked with offensive coordinators Clint Trickett, Drew Mehringer, and Michael Johnson Sr. Prior to FAU Notkin worked with the Noles for eight seasons. Notkin worked with offensive coordinators Jimbo Fisher, James Coley, Randy Sanders, Walt Bell, and Kendal Briles. Before being named offensive analyst, he was a student assistant and graduate assistant at FSU. He was a member of the 2012 Orange Bowl, 2013 National Championship, 2014 Rose Bowl Playoff, 2015 Peach Bowl, and 2016 Orange Bowl. Personal A native of Cooper City, Florida, Notkin earned his bachelor of science degree in sports management and a master's in sports management from Florida State University.   Coaching Career 2024 – Keiser – OC/QB 2022-2023 – Keiser – QB 2020-2021 – Florida Atlantic – Analyst QBs 2018-2019 – Florida State – Analyst WRs 2015-2017 – Florida State – Graduate Assistant WRs 2013-2014 – Florida State – Student Assistant WRs 2012  – Florida State – Student Assistant QBs  

Davila File Entering his second year with the Seahawks as defensive coordinator Began coaching the defensive line in 2025 Helped guide Keiser to their third straight NAIA National Championship Appearance While on the staff, Keiser has posted a 12-1 record (6-0 in SUN play) In 2024, the Seahawks are allowing 21.5 points per contest (No. 31 in the NAIA) Coached two AP All-Americans (defensive back Justin Carcel and defensive end Bam Brima) Keiser claimed the program's first winner of the Cliff Harris Award (Tai Lologo) in 2024 Lologo was also the 2024 Sun Conference Defensive Player of the Year Garnered seven All-Sun Conference selections on the defensive side of the ball Keiser's defense registered the team's first shutout since 2021 with a 45-0 win over Fort Lauderdale (Sept. 21, 2024) Held the opposition under 300 yards of total offense four times Pre-Keiser Prior to Keiser, Davila spent four seasons at the University of Albany. There he served as the team's safeties coach (2022-23) and defensive backs coach (2020-21). Before going to UAlbany, Davila spent four seasons as a Defensive Backs Coach at California University of Pennsylvania, helping improve the Vulcans’ defensive pass efficiency from 79th in 2015 to third in 2016, and the Vulcans’ total defense from 138th to fifth in the same span.  In 2019, the Vulcans ranked first in rushing defense.  Previously, Davila was a Safeties Coach for one season at James Madison University, with prior stops at Otterbein University and Capital University. Davila received the National Football League’s Bill Walsh Minority Internship during the summers of 2013 and 2014. In 2013, he interned with the Minnesota Vikings, followed by a stint in 2014 with the Houston Texans. He spent time in the high school ranks, coaching at Shaw High School and Richmond Heights High School in Cleveland, Ohio. In his first job after graduation, he was an outsider linebackers coach at Wofford College in Spartanburg, S.C. Personal A native of Miami, Fla., Davila attended Youngstown State, where he was a defensive back and linebacker. He was a member of the 1994 and 1997 National Championship teams. He graduated from Youngstown State University in 1998 with degrees in business administration, marketing management, and economics. Davila and his wife, Emily, have two daughters, Gabriella and Kylie.     Coaching Career 2024-present – Keiser – DC/DL 2022-2024 – Albany – Safeties 2020-2021 – Albany – Defensive Backs 2016-2020 – California (PA) – Defensive Backs 2015-2016 – James Madison – Safeties  2012-2015 – Otterbein – DBs/Special Teams 2011-2012  – Capital University – Assistant Coach  

The Ortiz File Ortiz enters his fifth season as a member of the Keiser staff Serves as the Wide Receivers Coach, Pass Game Coordinator, and Recruiting Coordinator – third season He served two years as an assistant, starting as the defensive line coach in year one before moving to wide receivers coach (2018-2019) Has helped the Seahawks to a 48-9 overall record and 29-2 conference mark Helped guide the Seahawks to the 2023 NAIA National Championship Part of a staff that led Keiser to back-to-back National Championship Game appearances (2023 & 2024) The Seahawk’s receiving corps totaled a school-record 3,321 yards (school record) in 2024 In 2023, the Seahawks produced 193 receptions (third-most in school history) with 2,477 yards receiving (No. 3 all-time at Keiser) The Seahawks made their first NAIA playoff appearance in 2019, falling to No. 10 University of Cumberlands (Ky.) Part of the program’s first undefeated season in 2019 with a 9-0 record Helped Victor Alvarez, Jr., garner All-America Honorable Mention recognition in 2018 Coached one all-conference defensive lineman, one tight end and three wide receivers Before Returning to Keiser Ortiz returned to Keiser after stints at Florida Atlantic, the University of Hawai'i  and the University of West Florida. During the 2020 season, Ortiz worked at FAU as a defensive analyst working with Jim Leavitt as the Owl made an appearance in the Montgomery Bowl. The following season, Ortiz was an offensive analyst (wide receivers) at Hawai'i, as the Rainbow Warriors appeared in the Hawai'i Bowl. In 2022, Ortiz served as the running backs coach at the University of West Florida. During his time with Argonauts, Ortiz was named D2 Coach of the Rise by Our Coaching Network as West Florida won the 2022 Gulf South Conference and advanced to the National Semifinals. Ortiz coached two all-conference running back as Shomari Mason (first team) averaged 7.9 yards per carry and Ra'veion Hargrove (second team) averaged 8.3 yards per attempt.       Pre-Keiser Prior to Keiser, Ortiz spent time with the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, Florida Tech, University of Houston, and University of Miami. At UM, Ortiz served as a Player Personnel Assistant with Coach Manny Diaz, helping recruit the 13th ranked class in the country and was part of the Russell Athletic Bowl win. In his time with Houston, he was a Defensive Intern and worked with Player Personnel. With Florida Tech, Ortiz worked with former Defensive Coordinator, Dan Owen and was in charge of the Outside Linebackers. Personal Ortiz was a Student Assistant working on defense at McNeese State during his undergrad years. His primary role was with linebackers and Coach Lance Guidry. Ortiz helped the squad to a 10-0 record and a Southland Conference Championship. The team set the scoring margin record for FCS to FBS with their 53-21 victory over USF.    Coaching Career 2023-2025 – Keiser – Wide Receivers Coach, Pass Game Coordinator, and Recruiting Coordinator 2022 – West Florida – Running Backs 2021 – Hawai'i – Offensive Analyst (Wide Receivers) 2020 – Florida Atlantic – Defensive Analyst 2019 – Keiser – Wide Receivers 2018 – Keiser – Defensive Line Coach 2018 (Spring) – Louisiana Lafayette – Wide Receivers Quality Control 2017 – Florida Tech – Outside Linebackers Quality Control 2016 – Miami (Fla.) – Player Personnel Assistant 2013-2016 – McNeese State – Defensive Student Assistant