Mario Cristobal
Head coach
Fifth season, 35-19 at Miami. A Miami alum who won national titles there as a player in 1989 and 1991, and previously head coach at FIU and Oregon.
ACC · Miami, Florida
Miami Football Coaching Staff 2026
Head coach and coordinators
2026 record5-0
Coaching staff
MIA coaches
Mario Cristobal enters a fifth season with both coordinators retained after a run to the national championship game.
Leadership
Offense
Shannon Dawson
Offensive coordinator / quarterbacks
Fourth season running an air raid system.
Alex Mirabal
Assistant head coach / offensive line
Started alongside Cristobal on Miami's offensive line as a player.
Defense
Corey Hetherman
Defensive coordinator / linebackers
Second season, running a 4-2-5 base.
Jason Taylor
Defensive line
Pro Football Hall of Famer and former Miami Dolphins defensive end.
Damione Lewis
Defensive tackles
A former Miami defensive tackle and national champion as a player.
Specialists
Danny Kalter
Special teams coordinator
Oversees the kicking and return units.
Staff details reflect the 2026 season as announced by the program. Rosters move through the transfer portal year-round, so check the official program site for the definitive list.
Staff coverage
Miami listed coaching roles
This profile lists 7 staff members for Miami. Responsibilities are grouped as follows: Defense: 3; Leadership: 1; Offense: 2; Specialists: 1.
Titles describe the published staff listing. They do not establish who calls plays or whether every support role is included.
FAQ
Miami football coaching staff FAQs
Who is the head coach of Miami?
Mario Cristobal is listed as head coach in the team profile reviewed on 2026-09-01.
Does this page list the entire football staff?
It contains 7 published staff entries. Recruiting, operations and other support roles may not be included; the page does not claim a complete staff directory.
Did Miami keep its coordinators after the 2025 season?
Yes. Shannon Dawson stays on offence for a fourth year and Corey Hetherman on defence for a second, despite Miami reaching the national championship game. Retaining both after a run that deep is notable, since successful coordinators are usually hired away as head coaches elsewhere.
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