Former standout collegiate quarterback Nate Longshore was one of two holdovers from the previous staff to be a part of the Rebels in 2023 under new head coach Barry Odom.Â
Now heading into his fourth season overseeing the team’s tight ends, he was originally hired to be the program’s first-ever offensive analyst in 2020.
As part of his position group helping UNLV’s high-powered offense last fall, Rebel tight end Kaleo Ballungay finished fourth on the team with 18 receptions for 314 yards and two touchdowns. Â
During his first season in Las Vegas, Longshore was responsible for optimizing learning systems within the program, assisting with game plan development and using analytics to create favorable strategic advantages in all phases of the game.Â
Additionally, Longshore was activated as a countable coach and put on the road during the 2020 recruiting campaign, contributing to the new staff’s signing of one of the top-ranked classes in UNLV history. Â
Prior to joining the Rebels, Longshore was a trailblazer in the emerging trend of utilizing technology in sport. As the Head of Football with Eon Sports, Longshore led the team responsible for developing and implementing knowledge transfer technology within multiple NFL franchises.Â
Longshore also boasts a proven track record of quarterback development. As a quarterback trainer, he has prepared numerous collegiate signal-callers for their jump into the NFL, sharpening mechanics and executing pro days across the country.Â
From 2010-14 Longshore coached at Santa Margarita (CA) Catholic High School in many capacities, ultimately as assistant head coach, for a team that was ranked as high as No. 1 in the country. He also served as the offensive coordinator for St. Margaret’s Episcopal in California and Faith Lutheran in Las Vegas.
Longshore played quarterback at the University of California where he was a four-year starter and led the Golden Bears to a share of the Pac-10 Conference Championship in 2006, earning Holiday Bowl MVP that season.
Longshore earned his bachelor’s degree in American studies from Cal in 2008 and recieved his master’s degree in urban leadership from UNLV in 2021.Â
Longshore and his wife Rachelle, have one daughter, Kailey.
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LONGSHORE’S COACHING FILE
2021-PR      UNLV – Tight Ends
2020                UNLV – Offensive Analyst
2019                Faith Luthern (NV) HS – Offensive Coordinator
2018                St. Margaret’s Episcopal (CA) HS – Offensive Coordinator
2010-2014       Santa Margarita Catholic (CA) HS – Assistant Head Coach
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