Marc Benavidez (born c. 1990) is an American college football coach. He is the head football coach for William Penn University, a position he has held since 2023.[1][2] He was the head football coach for Avila University from 2018 to 2022,[3] after serving as an assistant since 2013.[4] He played college football for Avila as a quarterback, wide receiver, and defensive back.[5]

Marc Benavidez
Current position
TitleHead coach
TeamWilliam Penn
ConferenceHAAC
Record7–11
Biographical details
Bornc. 1990 (age 33–34)
Troy, Missouri, U.S.
Alma materAvila University (2012)
Playing career
2009–2012Avila
Position(s)Quarterback, wide receiver, defensive back
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
2013–2014Avila (GA)
2015–2016Avila (RB/WR/OL)
2017Avila (AHC/OC)
2018–2022Avila
2023–presentWilliam Penn
Head coaching record
Overall46–23
Tournaments0–1 (NAIA playoffs)
Accomplishments and honors
Championships
2 KCAC (2020, 2022)

Head coaching record

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Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs NAIA Coaches'#
Avila Eagles (Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference) (2018–2022)
2018 Avila 7–3 7–3 3rd
2019 Avila 7–3 7–3 T–2nd
2020–21 Avila 8–1 6–1 T–1st 19
2021 Avila 7–3 7–3 4th
2022 Avila 10–2 9–1 T–1st L NAIA First Round 13
Avila: 39–12 36–11
William Penn Statesmen (Heart of America Athletic Conference) (2023–present)
2023 William Penn 4–6 2–3 T–4th (North)
2024 William Penn 3–5 2–3 (North)
William Penn: 7–11 4–6
Total: 46–23
      National championship         Conference title         Conference division title or championship game berth

References

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  1. ^ "Marc Benavidez". William Penn University. Retrieved November 23, 2023.
  2. ^ "Benavidez Hired as New William Penn Football Coach". December 22, 2022. {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  3. ^ "Benavidez Resigns from Avila to Pursue Other Opportunities". December 21, 2022. {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  4. ^ "Avila kicks off football season with new coach, new conference". September 1, 2018. Retrieved November 23, 2023.
  5. ^ "Benavidez '12 Winningest Coach in Avila Football History". Paul McQuiston | Graphic Designer & Writer. December 10, 2020. Retrieved November 23, 2023.
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