A rising star in the offensive coaching ranks, Travis Bush was hired in January 2010 as offensive coordinator at UTSA. He also tutors the program’s quarterbacks.
Bush came to UTSA from Texas State, where he completed his sixth season overall and third season as the associate head coach, co-offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at his alma mater in 2009.
The Bobcats finished the season 7-4 and ranked No. 25 in the Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) national polls. Bush directed an offense that finished the season ranked No. 8 in FCS in pass offense (289 ypg) and No. 12 in total offense (422 ypg). Quarterback Bradley George was the Southland Conference Offensive Player of the Year, throwing for 3,121 yards and 23 touchdowns while breaking 10 school passing records, including 9,556 career passing yards.
In 2008, Texas State won the Southland Conference and earned a trip to the NCAA Division I FCS Playoffs. The Bobcats finished the season 8-5 overall and ranked No. 22 in the nation. Bush directed the Texas State offense that finished the regular season ranked No. 5 in FCS in total offense (460 ypg) and fourth in scoring offense (38.3 ppg). George finished sixth in pass efficiency (2,660 yards and school-record 26 TDs).
In 2007, Bush was promoted to offensive coordinator after serving three seasons as Texas State’s wide receivers coach. He directed the Bobcats’ offensive unit that produced a 2,000-yard passer, 1,000-yard receiver and 1,000-yard running back for the first time in school history.
During the 2005 Southland Championship and national semifinal playoffs run, Bush coached one of the league’s top receivers, Markee White, who was named first-team All-Southland. White went on to sign a free agent contract with the St. Louis Rams. He also coached All-Southland honorable mention return specialist Dameon Williams.
Bush began his coaching career at San Marcos High School where he tutored the Rattlers’ quarterbacks, running backs and special teams. San Marcos completed the 2000 campaign with an 11-1 record and an appearance in the UIL 5A regional finals.
From 2001-03, Bush was a graduate assistant coach at TCU, working with the Horned Frogs’ offensive line. During his three-year tenure, the Frogs made three straight bowl appearances, captured Conference USA and Liberty Bowl Championships and had a combined 27-10 record.
Bush graduated from Gregory-Portland High School in 1995 where he was a UIL 4A all-state quarterback. He moved on to Texas State, lettering four seasons as a wide receiver and serving as the Bobcats’ special teams’ captain in 1999. He was also awarded the J.C. Kellam Award in 1999, which honors Texas State’s most outstanding senior football student-athlete.
Bush graduated from Texas State in 2000 with a bachelor’s degree in exercise and sports science and holds teaching certificates in mathematics and physical education. He earned a master’s degree in education administration from TCU in 2003. He and his wife Diana have two sons, Treyson and Tyler.
Bush came to UTSA from Texas State, where he completed his sixth season overall and third season as the associate head coach, co-offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at his alma mater in 2009.
The Bobcats finished the season 7-4 and ranked No. 25 in the Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) national polls. Bush directed an offense that finished the season ranked No. 8 in FCS in pass offense (289 ypg) and No. 12 in total offense (422 ypg). Quarterback Bradley George was the Southland Conference Offensive Player of the Year, throwing for 3,121 yards and 23 touchdowns while breaking 10 school passing records, including 9,556 career passing yards.
In 2008, Texas State won the Southland Conference and earned a trip to the NCAA Division I FCS Playoffs. The Bobcats finished the season 8-5 overall and ranked No. 22 in the nation. Bush directed the Texas State offense that finished the regular season ranked No. 5 in FCS in total offense (460 ypg) and fourth in scoring offense (38.3 ppg). George finished sixth in pass efficiency (2,660 yards and school-record 26 TDs).
In 2007, Bush was promoted to offensive coordinator after serving three seasons as Texas State’s wide receivers coach. He directed the Bobcats’ offensive unit that produced a 2,000-yard passer, 1,000-yard receiver and 1,000-yard running back for the first time in school history.
During the 2005 Southland Championship and national semifinal playoffs run, Bush coached one of the league’s top receivers, Markee White, who was named first-team All-Southland. White went on to sign a free agent contract with the St. Louis Rams. He also coached All-Southland honorable mention return specialist Dameon Williams.
Bush began his coaching career at San Marcos High School where he tutored the Rattlers’ quarterbacks, running backs and special teams. San Marcos completed the 2000 campaign with an 11-1 record and an appearance in the UIL 5A regional finals.
From 2001-03, Bush was a graduate assistant coach at TCU, working with the Horned Frogs’ offensive line. During his three-year tenure, the Frogs made three straight bowl appearances, captured Conference USA and Liberty Bowl Championships and had a combined 27-10 record.
Bush graduated from Gregory-Portland High School in 1995 where he was a UIL 4A all-state quarterback. He moved on to Texas State, lettering four seasons as a wide receiver and serving as the Bobcats’ special teams’ captain in 1999. He was also awarded the J.C. Kellam Award in 1999, which honors Texas State’s most outstanding senior football student-athlete.
Bush graduated from Texas State in 2000 with a bachelor’s degree in exercise and sports science and holds teaching certificates in mathematics and physical education. He earned a master’s degree in education administration from TCU in 2003. He and his wife Diana have two sons, Treyson and Tyler.
The Travis Bush File
Coaching Career
· 2010-present: UTSA, assistant coach/offensive coordinator
· 2007-09: Texas State, associate head coach/co-offensive coordinator
· 2004-06: Texas State, assistant coach
· 2001-03: TCU, graduate assistant
· 2000: San Marcos (Texas) High School, assistant coach
Professional Players Coached
· Markee White, St. Louis Rams (free agent)
Playing Experience
· 1995-99: Texas State, wide receiver
Education
· Master’s degree in education administration, TCU, 2003
· Bachelor’s degree in exercise & sports science, Texas State, 2000
Personal
· Wife: Diana
· Sons: Treyson and Tyler