Evan Eastburn joined the University of Dubuque in 2018 as offensive line coach, run game coordinator, and recruiting coordinator for the Spartans. Eastburn previously coached at Black Hills State University in Spearfish, South Dakota, where he was the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach.
While at BHSU, Eastburn helped the offense to new heights, averaging over 400 yards and 26 points per game over the past two seasons, en route to the two winningest seasons since joining Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference (RMAC) in 2012. In that time, Eastburn’s offense has had seven games with over 500 yards of offense, including a high of 632 in 2017 against New Mexico Highlands University. In 2017, the BHSU offense finished second in the RMAC in passing yards per game. BHSU’s offensive achievements have been well recognized at both the conference and national levels.
During his time at BHSU, 14 offensive starters were named to All-RMAC teams. Following the 2016 season,he was one of just three NCAA Division II coaches selected to participate in the 30 Under 30 Coaches Leadership Institute presented by the American Football Coaches Association, which “identifies rising stars” throughout all levels of the coaching profession.
Prior to his time at BHSU, Eastburn spent two seasons as running backs coach at Southwest Minnesota State University. While there, three running backs were named All-Conference. In 2013, SMSU put together a record-breaking season, setting 13 single-season team records, and playing a postseason game for the first time since 1990. SMSU running back Tyler Tonderum set a school record with 2,145 yards rushing—ranking second in Division II and became the first player in program history to be named a national finalist for the Harlon Hill Award, which is given to the top player in Division II.
Before entering the college ranks, Eastburn spent three seasons coaching at the high school level at Fairview and Pomona High School in his home state of Colorado. In 2009, and again in 2011, Eastburn helped lead his teams to the 5A State Semifinals.
Eastburn is a 2010 graduate of the University of Colorado with a degree in political science. Eastburn played on the offensive line for two seasons at the University of Maryland before transferring to Colorado where he finished his playing career. He and his wife, Becky, live in Dubuque.
