Pat Bastien
Current position
TitleDefensive Assistant
TeamNew York Jets
ConferenceAFC
Biographical details
Born (1991-06-05) June 5, 1991 (age 33)
Immokalee,FL, U.S.
Playing career
2009-2013UAB
Position(s)Linebacker
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
2014UCF (Graduate Assistant)
2016Georgia Southern Eagles football (Assistant Coach - Linebackers)
2018Georgia (Assistant Director of Player Development)
2020Marshall (Assistant Coach - Defensive Backs)
2021WKU (Assistant Coach - Linebackers)
2022-2023New York Jets (Offensive and Defensive Assistant)

Early Life and Education

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Pat Bastien was born in Immokalee, Florida. He attended the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), where he played linebacker for the football team from 2009 to 2013.

Playing Career

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Bastien played as a linebacker for UAB, where he developed his expertise in defensive strategies. During his time at UAB, Bastien was known for his performance on the field, appearing in 44 games, and was a three-year starter for the Blazers.[1] His time as a player laid the foundation for his future coaching career, which began shortly after his collegiate playing career ended.

Coaching Career

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Pat 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.[2]

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.[3] In 2017, Bastien was selected as a member of 247sports 30 under 30 class. [4]

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.[5]

In 2022, Bastien joined the coaching staff of the New York Jets as an offensive assistant. In his first season, wide receiver Garrett Wilson earned NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year honors. Bastien was selected to coach the the running backs of the American Team at the 74th Annual College Football Senior ALl-Star Game[6] Bastien transitioned to a defensive assistant role in 2023, contributing to a defense that achieved high rankings in pass coverage.[7]

Personal Life

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He is married to Deborah Bastien, and they have 3 children, Princeton, Payton, and Patrick Elijah II.

Coaching Philosophy

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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.[8] [9]

References

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  1. ^ UAB Sports. "Patrick Bastien - 2013 Football Roster." UAB Sports. Accessed October 21, 2024. https://uabsports.com/sports/football/roster/patrick-bastien/1010.
  2. ^ "UCF Football: 2014 Season Recap." UCF Athletics. Accessed October 20, 2024.
  3. ^ Georgia Southern University Athletics. "Pat Bastien - Football Coach." GSEagles.com. Accessed October 20, 2024.
  4. ^ 247Sports. "College Football’s Rising Stars: 247Sports 30 Under 30 for 2017." 247Sports. Accessed October 21, 2024. https://247sports.com/article/college-footballs-rising-stars-247sports-30under30-for-2017-106217954.
  5. ^ Marshall University Football 2020 Season Review. Accessed October 20, 2024.
  6. ^ Gulf Coast Media. "Senior Bowl Releases Coaching Staffs for 74th Annual College Football Senior All-Star Game." Gulf Coast Media. Accessed October 21, 2024. https://gulfcoastmedia.com/stories/senior-bowl-releases-coaching-staffs-for-74th-annual-college-football-senior-all-star-game,150229.
  7. ^ Pro Football Focus. "2023 New York Jets Secondary Analysis." Accessed October 20, 2024.
  8. ^ "Jets Hire 'Rising Star' Pat Bastien to Coaching Staff From Toledo." Heavy.com, August 5, 2022. Accessed October 20, 2024. https://heavy.com/sports/new-york-jets/jets-hire-pat-bastien-coaching/
  9. ^ Pro Football History. "Pat Bastien Coaching Record." Pro Football History. Accessed October 21, 2024. https://pro-football-history.com/coach/14110/pat-bastien-bio.