Zach Trevino joined the Dragons' coaching staff in March 2026 and enters his first season as the Wide Receivers Coach/Pass Game Coordinator at Tiffin University in 2026.
Prior to joining the Dragons, Trevino served as the Assistant Quarterbacks Coach at Northern Illinois University from January to March 2026, working directly with the Huskies' quarterbacks.
Before Northern Illinois, Trevino spent two seasons on staff at Western Illinois University. He joined the Leathernecks in May 2024 in a Quality Control role assisting with the quarterbacks. During the 2024 season, he helped guide Western Illinois to the No. 1 offense in the OVC–Big South while working under head coach Joe Davis. Trevino assisted in the development of quarterback Nate Lamb, who finished No. 2 nationally in total offense, earned three OVC–Big South Player of the Week honors, and set both the school and conference single-game passing records with 564 passing yards against Lindenwood University.
Following the 2024 season, Trevino was promoted to Offensive Graduate Assistant, continuing his work with the quarterback room and offensive staff. In 2025, he played a key role in the recruitment and development of freshman quarterback Cason Carswell, who earned OVC–Big South Freshman of the Year honors.
Before entering the college coaching ranks, Trevino transitioned to on-field coaching in 2023 at Solon High School, helping lead the program to an 11-2 season and a third-place finish in Iowa Class 3A. During his time at Solon, he helped develop running back Eddie Johnson, who earned First Team All-District and Second Team All-State honors.
Trevino began his coaching career in 2022 as a Strength and Conditioning Intern with the University of Connecticut football program, gaining hands-on experience with Division I athletes and building a strong foundation in performance training. He later continued his work in athletic development with the University of Iowa football program.
Trevino graduated from the University of Iowa with a bachelor's degree in Health and Human Physiology and earned his master's degree in Communications from Western Illinois University.
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