The UCLA Bruins football team represents the University of California, Los Angeles, in college football as members of the Big Ten Conference. The Bruins play their home games at the iconic Rose Bowl Stadium, located in Pasadena, California. Over the years, the Bruins have had notable successes in the Pac-12 Conference, claiming the South Division championship multiple times and appearing in the Pac-12 Football Championship Games in 2011 and 2012.
The UCLA Bruins have claimed a national title in 1954 and have secured 17 conference championships to date, in addition to winning two division championships as of the 2023 season. As of 2024, UCLA has had 19 head coaches, starting with Fred Cozens who coached for a season in 1919.
UCLA Football Coaching Staff 2024
Head Coach Of UCLA Football Coaching Staff 2024
On February 12, 2024, DeShaun Foster was appointed as the head coach of the UCLA Bruins football team. Foster’s journey with the UCLA Bruins football program began in 2012 when he joined as a volunteer assistant under the guidance of head coach Jim L. Mora. Further, he was appointed as the program's director of player development and high school relations in 2015.
DeShaun Foster returned to UCLA in 2017 as their running backs coach under head coach Jim L. Mora. Following Mora’s departure, DeShaun was retained under head coach Chip Kelly. Finally, on February 12, 2024, DeShaun Foster was selected to lead the UCLA Bruins football team as their head coach.
Prior to his coaching career, DeShaun Foster had a professional football career in the National Football League (NFL). A standout player during his college years at UCLA, he earned second-team All-American honors in 2001. Drafted by the Carolina Panthers in the second round of the 2002 NFL Draft, he went on to play five seasons for the Panthers before joining the San Francisco 49ers for another season.
UCLA Football Coaching Staff
Here's a table outlining the UCLA Football Coaching Staff for 2024 and their respective designations:
| Position | Name |
|---|---|
| Head Coach | DeShaun Foster |
| Associate Head Coach, Offensive Coordinator | Eric Bieniemy |
| Offensive Line | Juan Castillo |
| Wide Receivers | Erik Frazier |
| Defensive Coordinator, Inside Linebackers | Ikaika Malloe |
| Tight Ends | Jerry Neuheisel |
| Assistant Head Coach, Passing Game Coordinator, Safeties | Brian Norwood |
| Running Backs | Marcus Thomas |
| Defensive Line, Outside Linebackers | Tony Washington Jr. |
| Quarterbacks | Ted White |
| Special Teams Coordinator, Cornerbacks | Kodi Whitfield |
In 2024, DeShaun Foster took on the role of head coach for the UCLA Bruins football team, bringing his experience as a former running backs coach at UCLA. Joining him in March 2024, Eric Bieniemy was named Associate Head Coach and Offensive Coordinator, bringing his wealth of knowledge from his two Super Bowl championships and 23 years of coaching experience at both collegiate and professional levels, with a focus on the NFL.
In January 2020, Brian Norwood joined the UCLA staff as an assistant head coach, passing game coordinator, and defensive backs coach. In 2024, he has taken on the additional responsibilities of Assistant Head Coach, Passing Game Coordinator, and Safeties coach. Kodi Whitfield, who was named cornerbacks coach in January 2023, now serves as the Special Teams Coordinator and Cornerbacks coach for the 2024 season under Coach Foster's leadership.
With these changes in the coaching staff, the UCLA Bruins football team playing in the 2024 season under the guidance of DeShaun Foster as the new head coach.
FAQs on Ucla Football Coaching Staff 2024
A. DeShaun Foster has been appointed as the head coach in 2024 of UCLA Bruins.
A. Eric Bieniemy is the Associate Head Coach and offensive Coordinator of the UCLA Bruins football team.
A. Brian Norwood is the Assistant Head Coach, Passing Game Coordinator, and Safeties Coach.
A. Ikaika Malloe is the Inside linebacker as well as the Defensive Coordinator coach appointed in 2024 in this position.
A. Former UCLA Bruins football head coach Chip Kelly join the Ohio State Buckeyes as the team's new offensive coordinator and DeShaun Foster was appointed as the new head coach in 2024.
