Michael Marquez enters his third season on William & Mary’s coaching staff as a defensive analyst.
Marquez’s primary responsibilities with the Tribe include providing opponent offensive breakdowns, data analytics and scouting reports for the defensive coordinator. Additionally, he assists the special teams coordinator with specialist, scout teams, drills, kicking charts and cutups.
Last spring, W&M’s defense allowed just 322.0 yards per game, including just 167.7 yards per contest through the air.
During his first season at W&M in 2019, the Tribe’s defense led the Colonial Athletic Association with 2.0 forced turnovers per game, while its 24 forced turnovers marked the program’s highest total since 2009.
W&M’s defense also nearly broke into the program’s single-season top-10 lists in multiple categories during the 2019 campaign. Its 30 sacks were just one shy, while its rushing defense (152.9) was just 3.0 yards from ranking among the program’s very best.
The special teams units also excelled in 2019, as W&M ranked among the top 10 nationally in blocked kicks (6) and kickoff return average (23.7).
Marquez joined the Tribe’s staff following a four-year stint at Hampden-Sydney College (2015-18) where he worked with the defensive backs and served as an assistant strength & conditioning coaching. In addition to mentoring more than 30 all-conference selections, he helped lead the Tigers to a pair of Old Dominion Athletic Conference runner-up finishes.
Prior to entering the coaching ranks, Marquez played cornerback and special teams at Hampden-Sydney from 2012-14. In addition to helping the Tigers claim back-to-back ODAC titles in 2013 and 2014, the secondary led the conference in pass defense efficiency both seasons.
Marquez earned his undergraduate degree in economics from Hampden-Sydney in 2015 and a business certificate from the UVA McIntire School of Commerce in 2016.
