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Phillip Eisenstein enters his second season as the defensive graduate assistant for the Miami Hurricanes. Eisenstein comes to UM with an eclectic coaching background that includes experience in both football and the martial arts.
Prior to arriving in Coral Gables, Eisenstein spent two seasons (2009, 2010) as a video assistant for the NFL's Cleveland Browns.
A native of Atlantic City, N.J., Eisenstein earned a degree in Physical Education from Arizona State University in 2008. While at ASU, he served as a Defensive Undergraduate Assistant for the Sun Devils from for all four years.
He began his coaching career as a volunteer assistant coach during the summers (2005-08) at Atlantic City High School and also held internships with the New England Patriots in 2008 and the Atlantic City Card Sharks of National Indoor Football League in 2004.
Eisenstein is a Black Belt in karate.
EISENSTEIN AT A GLANCE
Personal Info
Full Name
Phillip Eisenstein
Age
25
Hometown
Ventnor, N.J.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Physical Education, Arizona State University (2008)
Eisenstein's Coaching Career
2011
Defensive Graduate Assistant, University of Miami
2010
Defensive Video Assistant, Cleveland Browns
2009
Offensive/Defensive Video Assistant, Cleveland Browns
2005-08
Defensive Undergraduate Assistant, Arizona State University
2008
Super Bowl Operations Intern, New England Patriots
2008
Boxing Instructor, Ninja Martial Arts and Fitness Studio
2004
Intern, Atlantic City Card Sharks of the National Indoor Football League
2003
Volunteer Assistant Coach, Atlantic City (N.J.) High School
