Pat Bastien is an American football coach who most recently served as defensive assistant for the New York Jets of the National Football League (NFL).
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| Current position | |
|---|---|
| Title | Defensive Assistant |
| Team | New York Jets |
| Conference | AFC |
| Biographical details | |
| Born | June 5, 1991 Immokalee, FL, U.S. |
| Playing career | |
| 2009–2013 | UAB |
| Position(s) | Linebacker |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 2014 | UCF (Graduate Assistant) |
| 2016 | Georgia Southern Eagles football (Assistant Coach – Linebackers) |
| 2018 | Georgia (Assistant Director of Player Development) |
| 2020 | Marshall (Assistant Coach – Defensive Backs) |
| 2021 | WKU (Assistant Coach – Linebackers) |
| 2022 | Toledo (Assistant Coach - Linebackers) |
| 2022–2023 | New York Jets (Offensive and Defensive Assistant) |
Playing career
editDuring his collegiate years, Bastien played as a linebacker for UAB, appearing in 44 games and serving as a three-year starter. His performance on the field was notable for its defensive contributions, which laid the groundwork for his transition into a coaching career shortly after completing his playing tenure.[1]
Coaching career
editAs a coach, Bastien is known for his emphasis on discipline, routine, and player development. His coaching style is focused on building strong defensive units, and he has been praised for his ability to mentor young players, particularly in his recent work with the New York Jets' secondary.[2]
Bastien began his coaching career in 2014 as a graduate assistant at the University of Central Florida (UCF), where he contributed to a team that shared the American Athletic Conference championship. UCF ranked in the top 10 of multiple defensive categories, including total defense and rushing defense.[3]
In 2016, Bastien was hired as an assistant coach for linebackers at Georgia Southern University. During his time there, he coached standout players Ukeme Eligwe and Ironhead Gallon, both of whom earned conference honors. Eligwe was later drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in the fifth round of the NFL Draft.[4] In 2017, Bastien was selected as a member of 247Sports' "30 Under 30" class.[5]
Bastien continued his coaching career at Marshall University in 2020, where he worked as an assistant coach for defensive backs. Under his leadership, the Marshall defense ranked among the best in the country in several categories, including points allowed and total defense.[6] He then made two coaching stops at Western Kentucky University[7] in 2021 and briefly at The University of Toledo in 2022.[8] With the help of Bastien, Western Kentucky went 9–5 in 2021, including a 59–38 win over Appalachian State in the Boca Raton Bowl.[9]
In 2022, Bastien joined the coaching staff of the New York Jets as an offensive assistant.[10] In his first season, wide receiver Garrett Wilson earned NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year honors. Bastien was selected to coach the running backs of the American Team at the 74th Annual College Football Senior All-Star Game.[11] Bastien transitioned to a defensive assistant role in 2023, contributing to a defense that achieved high rankings in pass coverage.[12]
Personal life
editHe is married to Deborah, and they have three children, Princeton, Payton, and Patrick II.[13]
References
edit- ^ "Pat Bastien Coaching Record". Pro Football History. Retrieved October 21, 2024.
- ^ "Jets Hire 'Rising Star' Pat Bastien to Coaching Staff From Toledo". Heavy.com. August 5, 2022. Retrieved October 20, 2024.
- ^ "UCF Football: 2014 Season Recap". UCF Knights. Retrieved October 20, 2024.
- ^ "Pat Bastien – Football Coach". Georgia Southern Athletics. Retrieved October 20, 2024.
- ^ "College Football's Rising Stars: 247Sports 30 Under 30 for 2017". 247Sports. Retrieved October 21, 2024.
- ^ "Marshall Football: 2020 Season Review". Marshall Athletics. Retrieved October 20, 2024.
- ^ "WKU hires Pat Bastien as new linebackers coach". WKU Herald. Retrieved November 21, 2024.
- ^ "Toledo football coach Jason Candle hires two assistants". Toledo Blade. Retrieved November 21, 2024.
- ^ Kozora, Alex (August 4, 2022). "Pat Bastien named New York Jets assistant linebackers coach". Jets Wire. USA Today. Retrieved November 21, 2024.
- ^ "2022 New York Jets: Jets Add Bright Young Mind to Staff". Play Like A Jet. Retrieved November 21, 2024.
- ^ "Senior Bowl Releases Coaching Staffs for 74th Annual College Football Senior All-Star Game". Gulf Coast Media. Retrieved October 21, 2024.
- ^ "Secondary Rankings 2023: New York Jets, Miami Dolphins Take Top Spots". Pro Football Focus. August 9, 2023. Retrieved November 21, 2024.
- ^ "Pat Bastien – Football Coach". Northwestern State University Athletics. Retrieved November 7, 2024.