Charlie Avila

Career Synopsis

  • The 2023-24 season is Avila's second as an assistant coach with the Heidelberg football program
  • Works directly with the defensive line at Heidelberg

2022-23

  • Mentored a highly-decorated defensive line which contributed greatly to the resurgent success of the 'Berg defense
  • Coached Zach Blackiston, the OAC's Paul Hoernemann Award recipient -- given to the top defensive lineman in the conference
  • Guided three All-OAC performers -- first teamer honorees Blackiston & Tyler Turek and honorable mention Jared Evans

2021-22

  • Coached at the University of Toledo
  • Mentored two All-MAC players

2019-21

  • Spent two seasons at the University of La Verne in California
  • Earned his masters degree 

2016-19

  • Began his career at his alma mater, Mount Union
  • Coached three D3football.com All-Americans and six All-OAC honorees
  • Won the 2017 Division III National Championship

Collegiate Experience

  • 2015 graduate of the University of Mount Union
  • Four-time letterman for the Purple Raiders
  • Played defensive line, offensive line and long snapper

Personal

  • Native of Covina, Calif.
  • Resides in Tiffin with his wife, Monique