Edwin Pata is entering his first season on head coach Willie Simmons' staff.
Pata, who is also making a return to FIU, joins the Panthers’ staff following a six-year stint at the University of Miami, including last season as the Hurricanes’ offensive line coach. He had previously served as a graduate assistant with FIU from 2010-13.
He arrived in Coral Gables as an assistant director of recruiting in 2019, was elevated to quality control analyst prior to the 2022 season – Mario Cristobal’s first season as head coach at Miami.
Prior to joining the Hurricanes, Pata was assistant athletic director and head football coach at Immaculata-La Salle High School for the 2018 season.
A native of North Miami with deep roots in South Florida football, Pata began his full-time coaching career at Florida A&M, where he was brought on as tight ends coach in 2007. He served in that capacity through 2010.
Pata returned to Tallahassee to coach the FAMU offensive line from 2013-2017. He was promoted to interim head coach of the Rattlers in November 2017 before accepting the job at Immaculate-La Salle in 2018. Pata started his collegiate playing career at FIU.
Pata and his wife, Daphney, live in Miami with their four daughters Ellone, Dallas, Eres and Daelynn.
Pata Timeline
| 2025-present |
FIU |
Offensive Line |
| 2024 |
Miami |
Assistant Offensive Line |
| 2022-23 |
Miami |
Senior Analyst |
| 2019-21 |
Miami |
Assistant Director/Recruiting |
| 2018 |
La Salle HS |
Head Coach |
| 2017 |
Florida A&M |
Interim Head Coach |
| 2013-17 |
Florida A&M |
Offensive Line |
| 2010-13 |
FIU |
Graduate Assistant |
| 2007-10 |
Florida A&M |
Tight Ends |
