David Peña will enter his fifth season as the offensive line coach for the Mountaineers in 2010. He coached All-RMAC performer Scott Stuller in 2009.
Peña came to Western from North Dakota State, where he coached tight ends as a graduate assistant in 2005. Prior to his work with the Bisons, he was the graduate assistant at Nebraska-Kearney in charge of running backs. He entered the coaching ranks at his alma mater, Maryville State, in 2002 as a student assistant with the offensive line.
Peña started his collegiate playing experience at College of the Desert as an offensive center and tackle from 1997-2000. He transferred to Maryville State in 2000 and was a two-starter on the offensive line.
Peña earned his bachelors degree in physical education in 2002 and his master’s degree in education from Nebraska-Kearney in 2005.
Peña played his prep football at Brawley Union High School in Brawley, Calif. In April 2010, he was inducted into the school's Hall of Fame.
Peña recently married Carmen Gonzalez over the summer.
Peña recruits the southeastern corner of Colorado.
