Phil Magbanua begins his third season with the Pioneers during the 2010 season, and the first year as offensive coordinator for the program. Magbanua served as the wide receivers coach and special teams coordinator during the 2009 season, and the defensive backs coach in 2008. Magbanua will continue his duties as special teams coordinator. Magbanua came to the staff from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Magbanua spent seven seasons with the University of Nevada, Las Vegas football program, most recently serving as Director of Player Personnel and as Assistant Recruiting Coordinator.

Magbanua started his career with the Rebels as an assistant video coordinator and was a graduate assistant for two seasons on the offensive side of the football. In 2001, Magbanua served as the assistant wide receiver coach and video coordinator for Cal State Northridge with Lewis & Clark Chris Sulages. Magbanua began his career as the assistant running back coach at Santa Barbara City College, where he played while attending UC Santa Barbara.

A 2000 graduate of UC Santa Barbara with a bachelor’s degree in psychology, Magbanua and his wife Sandra have a son, Tanner.

Phil Magbanua serves as an assistant in sports information, as the primary contact for three sports during the winter and spring seasons. Magbanua is also a member of the Track & Field staff for the Pioneers, coaching the sprinters.