Maryville's Ben Fox announced in January 2025 the addition of Michael McGuire to his football coaching staff. McGuire took over as offensive coordinator and assistant football coach in charge of the offensive line.
 
McGuire arrived after four seasons as offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at Wisconsin-La Crosse. There, he helped the Eagles go 37-11 overall and 24-4 in the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference under head coach Matt Janus. In all four seasons, the Eagles finished ranked among the D3football.com Top 25.
 
"We're very excited to have Michael and his family here," Fox said. "He is someone I have gotten to know over the course of the last couple of years, and I found out we viewed football through a similar lens. I knew when there was a chance and if I had a spot open, it would be the right move for us to add somebody like Michael to our staff. He has a ton of big-game experience and a championship pedigree.
 
"I am excited for our players and coaches and looking forward to pursuing the SAA championship together."
 
Four Straight NCAA Postseason Appearances
Wisconsin-La Crosse in 2024 went 8-4 with a fourth consecutive NCAA playoff appearance, advancing to the Second Round. In 2023, the Eagles finished 11-2 and swept through the WIAC with a perfect 7-0 mark, claiming the program's first outright league title since 2004. They also were WIAC champions in 2022 at 9-2 and 6-1. In 2021, the Eagles earned the first of three consecutive NCAA postseason bids after going 9-3 and 6-1. They advanced to the NCAA Second Round in 2021, played in the Opening Round in 2022 and made it all the way to the NCAA Quarterfinals in 2023.
 
In each of the last three seasons, McGuire helped produce three Gagliardi Trophy semifinalists as potential national players of the year. Running back Joey Stuteman was an honoree in 2022, followed by quarterback Keyser Helterbrand in 2023 and wide receiver Jack Studer in 2024.
 
"My family and I feel so blessed to be a part of a community, an institution and a football program with the tradition of Maryville College," McGuire said. "Coach Fox has a clear vision for the future of Scots Football, and we are very excited to be a part of it. Thank you to Dr. Coker, Dr. Wu and Coach Fox for this great opportunity!"
 
Before arriving in La Crosse, McGuire spent two seasons as offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at Dickinson State in North Dakota. The Blue Hawks won two North Star Conference championships in both of McGuire's seasons as assistant coach while appearing in the NAIA playoffs. Dickinson State posted a combined 17-6 record in 2018-19, finishing eighth in the final 2018 NAIA Poll. 

Wyoming Native Began Coaching in High School Ranks
McGuire was the head football coach, offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at Big Horn High School in Wyoming from 2012-17. He led the Rams to four Wyoming Class 2A state championship game appearances, winning titles in 2013 and 2016 and earning state coach of the year honors in both seasons. He also served as Big Horn's head girls basketball coach from 2015-18, compiling a 54-21 overall record. Big Horn won the 2017 Class 2A state title and captured two conference crowns.
 
The Greybull, Wyoming, native was the defensive line and tight ends coach at Sheridan High School in his home state from 2010-11, helping the team go 20-4 overall and win the 2011 Wyoming Class 4A state title. McGuire served as head football coach, offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at Riverside High School in Basin, Wyoming, from 2006-09. The Rebels were 28-13 under McGuire, winning the 2007 Class 2A state title and appearing in the 2006 championship game. He was named the 2007 Wyoming Coaches Association Class 2A Coach of the Year.

McGuire served as a graduate assistant coach at Fort Hays State in Kansas from 2004-05, working with the tight ends and as an assistant with the offensive line. He earned his bachelor's degree in exercise sport science from the University of Wyoming in 2003 and his master's in health and human performance from Fort Hays State in 2006.
 
He was a two-year starter at quarterback at Greybull High School, serving as team captain. He earned All-Conference First Team honors in both football and basketball during his senior season.
 
McGuire and his wife, Marissa, are the parents of a daughter, Summer, and a son, Heath.