Mike Benevides

Mike Benevides (born May 3, 1968) is a professional Canadian football coach who is currently serving as the defensive coordinator for the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League (CFL). Benevides was the head coach for the Lions from 2012 though 2014. He has also been the defensive coordinator and assistant head coach for the Edmonton Eskimos and defensive coordinator for the Ottawa Redblacks. He played college football at the defensive tackle position for the Bakersfield College Renegades before transferring to York University to play for the Yeomen.

Professional career

Calgary Stampeders Benevides began his coaching career with the Calgary Stampeders in 2000 as a defensive assistant.

Edmonton Eskimos On January 14, 2016, the Edmonton Eskimos named Benevides their assistant head coach and defensive coordinator. On December 7, 2018, the Eskimos released Mike Benevides from his duties.

Ottawa Redblacks After spending a year working for TSN, Benevides was announced as the defensive coordinator for the Ottawa Redblacks on December 17, 2019. He served in that capacity for two seasons, but was not retained following a coaching change for the 2023 season.

BC Lions (II) On May 30, 2023, the Lions announced that Benevides had returned to the club as their special teams consultant. On January 2, 2025, it was announced that Benevides had been named the defensive coordinator for the Lions.

CFL coaching record Team Year Regular season PostseasonWonLostTiesWin %Finish Won Lost ResultBC20121350.7221st in West Division 0 1 Lost in West Final BC20131170.611 3rd in West Division 0 1 Lost in West Semi-FinalBC2014990.500 4th in West Division 0 1 Lost in East Semi-FinalTotal33210.6111 DivisionChampionship 0 3 0 Grey Cups