Staff Directory
Miles Ahles
- Title:
- Defensive Coordinator / Linebackers
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Recruiting Areas: Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Nevada, Oregon, WashingtonÂ
Miles Ahles joined the Wildcats program in January of 2025 as the defensive coordinator and linebackers coach.
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Ahles comes to Davidson after two seasons on Thakkar’s staff at Bentley, where he served in the same roles.
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In 2024, Ahles defense finished ranked among National leaders in third-down conversion percentage, red zone defense, sacks, turnovers gained and defensive pass efficiency.
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In addition, two of Ahles linebackers earn all-conference honors, while one was named an All-American.
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Prior to his time at Bentley, Ahles four season in charge of the defense at Torrey Pines High School in San Diego, Calif.
Ahles was a three-year starter at middle linebacker and a team captain for Chapman University. He was named the Defensive Most Valuable Player and was named to the Southern California Intercollegiate Conference (SCIAC) All-Academic Team.
The San Diego native graduated Magna Cum Laude and was named a Presidential Scholar at Chapman, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, with a minor in Computational Science.
Coaching Experience
2024-pr. – Davidson College, Defensive Coordinator / Linebackers
2023-24 – Bentley, Defensive Coordinator / Linebackers
2017-21 – Torrey Pines (Calif.), Defensive Coordinator / Linebackers
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Miles Ahles joined the Wildcats program in January of 2025 as the defensive coordinator and linebackers coach.
Â
Ahles comes to Davidson after two seasons on Thakkar’s staff at Bentley, where he served in the same roles.
Â
In 2024, Ahles defense finished ranked among National leaders in third-down conversion percentage, red zone defense, sacks, turnovers gained and defensive pass efficiency.
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In addition, two of Ahles linebackers earn all-conference honors, while one was named an All-American.
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Prior to his time at Bentley, Ahles four season in charge of the defense at Torrey Pines High School in San Diego, Calif.
Ahles was a three-year starter at middle linebacker and a team captain for Chapman University. He was named the Defensive Most Valuable Player and was named to the Southern California Intercollegiate Conference (SCIAC) All-Academic Team.
The San Diego native graduated Magna Cum Laude and was named a Presidential Scholar at Chapman, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, with a minor in Computational Science.
Coaching Experience
2024-pr. – Davidson College, Defensive Coordinator / Linebackers
2023-24 – Bentley, Defensive Coordinator / Linebackers
2017-21 – Torrey Pines (Calif.), Defensive Coordinator / Linebackers
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