Filling out his staff as spring football practice approaches, UCLA coach Bob Chesney on Wednesday announced the addition of eight coaching staff members.

The newcomers include three assistant position coaches, three defensive analysts and two offensive analysts.

“We were very intentional in assembling this first-year staff,” Chesney said in a statement. “Our assistant coaches and analysts will play a critical role in our success on the field while helping build a culture rooted in competition and toughness. This group brings a strong combination of veteran football knowledge and hungry, emerging talent. Together, they will elevate every aspect of our program.”

Former Michigan State quarterbacks coach Jon Boyer has been named assistant quarterbacks coach, and Mike Cordova, who has been on Chesney’s staff in each of the last five years, has been named assistant tight ends coach.

Chris Monfiletto, a coaching veteran with more than 20 years of experience across the high school, NCAA Division I and Division III levels, will be the Bruins’ assistant special teams coordinator/specialist coach.

Scott Brisson, who was an offensive analyst under Chesney last season at James Madison, will serve as a senior offensive analyst. Having served under previous coach DeShaun Foster, Matt Biondi returns to Westwood for his second consecutive season as an offensive analyst working with quarterbacks.

All three defensive analysts — Jacob Dobbs (linebackers), Ukoh Essang (defensive line) and Justice Seales (safeties) — have previous ties to James Madison.

UCLA is scheduled to open spring football practice April 2.

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