The Miami Hurricanes new safeties coach doesn't come with much coaching experience, but with hours logged under Manny Diaz and a history of working with the secondary, he steps into the role with familiarity.
Ephraim Banda followed defensive coordinator Manny Diaz from Texas (2012-2013) to Mississippi State (2015), and now to the Miami Hurricanes. His position as safeties coach at Miami is his first venture into a coaching assistant role. Banda served as a graduate assistant for three years with the Texas Longhorns before leaving in 2015 for the Mississippi State Bulldogs. While his coaching experience may be limited, he comes with rave reviews and two seasons of working under Manny Diaz.