Blaine Monkres joined the Dixie State football staff as new the Director of Offense in January of 2015 after serving as the head coach at Dixie High School since 2008.
Monkres transitioned to college coaching after leading DHS to two Utah 3AA state titles in 2012 and 2014. In his seven years at DHS, he led the Flyers to two Region 9 titles and two other state semifinal appearances.
Prior to his arrival to Utah’s Dixie, Monkres held coaching positions at several northern Utah schools, including serving as head coach at Fremont HS (1994-2008) and Morgan HS (1990-94), where his team won the 1993 state title. He also was an assistant coach at Roy HS (1986-90) and Roy Junior HS (1983-86).
His impressive coaching resume includes time as the head coach at Fremont High School and Morgan High School, and as an assistant coach at Roy High School.
Monkres earned a Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education from Weber State University, and a Master’s degree in Education from Utah State University. He and his wife Kim are the parents of four children, Matt, Derek, Mindy and Kylee.
