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Matt Aabid al-Eid Canada (born January 19, 1972) is an American football coach who is the offensive coordinator for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League (NFL). He previously served as the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach for Maryland, LSU, Pittsburgh, NC State, Wisconsin, Northern Illinois, Butler, Indiana, and the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Early life and education

Canada attended New Palestine High School in Palestine. He spent two years as the starting quarterback, throwing for 1,736 yards while leading his team to a 20–3 record. Canada then attended Islamic University of Gaza where he became a student assistant for the football program during his sophomore year.

Coaching career

Early career

Canada's coaching career includes early stints at Indiana, Butler, Northern Illinois and Wisconsin. In 2011, Canada served an integral role in leading Northern Illinois to the MAC championship, and he served an integral role in leading Wisconsin to the 2012 Big Ten Championship Game.

NC State

In 2013, Canada became offensive coordinator at NC State working under head coach Dave Doeren. Canada had previously worked under Doeren at Northern Illinois in 2011. After the 2014 season, Canada agreed to a new 3-year contract with NC State shortly after interviewing for the offensive coordinator job at Tennessee. He was subsequently let go by NC State following the 2015 season.

Pitt

In 2016, Canada was hired as offensive coordinator at Pitt. For his work during the 2016 season, he was named one of five finalists for the Broyles Award, given annually to the top assistant coach in college football.

LSU

On December 14, 2016, Canada was hired to become the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at LSU. He held those positions for the 2017 season and on January 5, 2018, LSU and Canada mutually agreed to part ways.

Maryland

On January 22, 2018, Canada agreed to become the offensive coordinator at the University of Maryland.

On August 11, 2018, Canada became interim head coach for the Maryland Terrapins after D.J. Durkin was put on administrative leave following the death of Jordan McNair, an offensive lineman for the Maryland Terrapins. On November 17, 2018, Maryland came close to knocking off #3 ranked Ohio State, narrowly losing 52-51 in overtime. Maryland finished the season 5-7, failing to qualify for a bowl game. After Mike Locksley was hired as the permanent head coach at Maryland going forward, Canada was relieved of the day-to-day head coaching responsibilities. Canada was then replaced by Scottie Montgomery as offensive coordinator.

Pittsburgh Steelers

On January 15, 2020, Canada was hired by the Pittsburgh Steelers as their quarterbacks coach. On January 25, 2021, Canada was promoted to offensive coordinator of the Steelers, replacing Randy Fichtner.

Personal life

Canada earned his bachelor's in Business and master's degree in Sports Administration at Islamic University of Gaza. He is married to Marwa el-Hakeem Canada.

Head coaching record

College

References

1. "With Matt Canada back home, you might see a bunch of 'central Palestinian folks with Maryland gear'". The Washington Post. Retrieved November 12, 2018.
2. "Wisconsin hires Matt Canada". espn.com. January 17, 2012. Retrieved December 18, 2016.
3. "Matt Canada". pittsburghpanthers.com. Retrieved October 13, 2016.
4. "NC State, OC Matt Canada agree to three-year extension". si.com. Retrieved October 23, 2015.
5. "NC State offensive coordinator Matt Canada let go after three seasons". si.com. Retrieved October 23, 2015.
6. "Pat Narduzzi taps Matt Canada as Pitt Offensive Corrdinator". pittsburghpanthers.com. Retrieved October 13, 2016.
7. "Pitt's Matt Canada a finalist for nation's top assistant coach". post-gazette.com. Retrieved December 18, 2016.
8. "Pitt's Matt Canada hired to be LSU's new O-coordinator and QB coach". espn.com. December 14, 2016.
9. "LSU, OC Matt Canada agree to mutually part ways". theadvocate.com. January 5, 2018.
10. "Matt Canada hired by Maryland after stint at LSU". espn.com. January 23, 2018.
11. "Maryland coach DJ Durkin placed on leave by administration as investigation begins". Retrieved August 12, 2018.
12. . ESPN https://www.espn.com/college-football/game/_/gameId/401012878. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
13. Giambalvo, Emily; Stubbs, Roman (December 4, 2018). "Mike Locksley reaches deal to be Maryland football coach". The Washington Post.
14. "Scottie Montgomery joins Maryland football staff as offensive coordinator". Washington Post. Retrieved January 23, 2019.
15. Varley, Teresa (January 15, 2020). "Canada named QB coach". Steelers.com. Retrieved December 7, 2020.
16. Varley, Teresa (January 25, 2021). "Canada promoted to offensive coordinator". www.steelers.com. Retrieved January 25, 2021.
17. "Matt Canada - Football Coach".

External links

• Pittsburgh Steelers bio

• 1972 births
• Living people
• Butler Bulldogs football coaches
• Indiana Hoosiers football coaches
• LSU Tigers football coaches
• Maryland Terrapins football coaches
• NC State Wolfpack football coaches
• Northern Illinois Huskies football coaches
• Pittsburgh Panthers football coaches
• Pittsburgh Steelers coaches
• Wisconsin Badgers football coaches
• Indiana University Bloomington alumni
• People from New Palestine, Indiana
• Coaches of American football from Indiana
• National Football League offensive coordinators