Edmonton Eskimos | |
Mike Benevides in 2012
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Date of birth | May 3, 1968 |
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Place of birth | Toronto, Ontario |
Career information | |
Position(s) | Asst. HC/DC |
University | York |
Career history | |
As coach | |
2000 | Calgary Stampeders (Def. asst.) |
2001–2002 | Calgary Stampeders (STC/LC) |
2003–2007 | BC Lions (STC/LC) |
2008–2011 | BC Lions (DC/LC) |
2012–2014 | BC Lions (HC) |
2016–present | Edmonton Eskimos (Asst. HC/DC) |
Career highlights and awards | |
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Mike Benevides (born May 3, 1968) is the current defensive co-ordinator and assistant head coach for the Edmonton Eskimos of the CFL. He was a former head coach for the BC Lions . He was released by the Lions on November 20, 2014. He was formerly the Lions' defensive coordinator and linebackers coach from 2008 to 2011 and the team's special teams coach from 2003 to 2007. He also served as the special teams coordinator for the Calgary Stampeders from 2000 to 2002. He attended York University.