Aaron Garcia (American football)

Aaron Garcia
Personal information
Born:	October 28, 1970 (age 53); Sacramento, California, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:	195 lb (88 kg)
Career information
High school:	Grant Union; (Sacramento, California)
College:	Sacramento State
Position:	Quarterback
Undrafted:	1994
Career history
As a player:
	Arizona Rattlers (1995); Connecticut Coyotes (1996); New Jersey Red Dogs (1997–1998); Iowa Barnstormers (1998–2000); Orlando Rage (2001); New York Dragons (2001–2008); San Francisco 49ers (2002); Jacksonville Sharks (2010–2011); San Antonio Talons (2012); San Jose SaberCats (2013); Orlando Predators (2013); Jacksonville Sharks (2014); Los Angeles KISS (2014);
	* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
As a coach:
	Los Angeles Kiss (2014); Offensive coordinator; Las Vegas Outlaws (2015); Head coach;
Career highlights and awards
	ArenaBowl champion (XXIV); ArenaBowl MVP (XXIV); 3× First-team All-Arena (2000, 2001, 2011); 2× AFL Offensive Player of the Year (2001 & 2011); AFL's 20 Greatest Players #11 (2006); 3× AFL passing touchdowns leader (2000, 2001, 2003); 2× AFL passing yards leader (2001, 2013); AFL's 25 Greatest Players #3 (2012);
Career Arena statistics
Comp. / Att.:
Comp. / Att.:	4,963 / 7,794
Passing yards:	62,159
TD-INT:	1,336-229
QB rating:	115.72
Rushing TDs:	46
Head coaching record
Regular season:	5–12–1 (.306)
Postseason:	0–0 (–)
Career:	5–12–1 (.306)
	Player stats at ArenaFan.com

Aaron Garcia (born October 28, 1970) is a former professional American football quarterback who played 19 seasons in the Arena Football League (AFL), from 1995 to 2014. He played college football at Washington State University before transferring to California State University, Sacramento. After retiring from the AFL, Garcia was named the head coach of the Las Vegas Outlaws in September 2014, and was formally introduced as the head coach of the Outlaws on October 11, 2014. Garcia is married to Bryn Garcia and has five children, Gigi, Bella, Anthony, Christian, and Jaxon.

Born in Sacramento, California, Garcia attended high school in Sacramento at Grant Union High School. After graduation from high school in 1988, Garcia enrolled at Washington State University and played quarterback for the Cougars, starting for two seasons. He transferred to California State University, Sacramento in 1992, where he started for two seasons.

After going undrafted in the 1995 NFL draft, Garcia was encouraged to try playing in the Canadian Football League (CFL) or the AFL to gain more scouting exposure for an opportunity at the National Football League (NFL). He signed with the Arizona Rattlers and became their starting quarterback in 1995. In his career, Garcia has also played for the Connecticut Coyotes, New Jersey Red Dogs, Iowa Barnstormers, New York Dragons, Jacksonville Sharks, San Antonio Talons, San Jose SaberCats Orlando Predators and Los Angeles KISS. Garcia would go on to set AFL records for passing yards, passing touchdowns and interceptions during his 19-year career, winning ArenaBowl XXIV while a member of the Sharks. Garcia was also a two-time Arena Football League Offensive Player of the Year Award recipient, in 2001 and 2011.