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Colts Coach Breaking Barriers, Named as Coordinator for NCAA All-Star Game
- Diaz named East-West Shrine Bowl East Team Special Teams Coordinator for 2026, the only woman in a coordinator role.
- Diaz collaborates with Colts staff on practice and game planning for Shrine Bowl assignments.
- Her role follows three seasons in the Harriet P. Irsay Fellowship supporting women in Colts operations.
- Diaz's NFL trailblazer role is highlighted by comments from NFL executive Troy Vincent on the Shrine Bowl's purpose.
- Diaz's Shrine Bowl unit will be aired on national television on January 27, 2026.
- Diaz credits speaking up and asking questions as part of her career advancement.
- Diaz's work with the Colts began after meeting Owner Carlie Irsay-Gordon at the NFL Women’s Forum in 2023.
- Diaz played college football staff roles at Oklahoma State University as an undergraduate defensive assistant.
- The Shrine Bowl serves as a platform for both players and coaches advancing in the NFL.
- Diaz is part of a growing cohort of women in NFL football operations—358 in the field this season.
- The Shrine Bowl's East Team will feature Diaz in a national television showcase.
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