Mills is returning to the Royals defensive staff for his second year. After working as the defensive line coach for the royals in 2010, he will serve in a part-time coaching role this season. Mills was an All-MIAC defensive end for Bethel in 2007 and 2008. After graduating from Bethel in 2008 with an education degree, Mills worked as a private teacher.
He now works for an educational software company as a training specialist. Mills recently got married; he and his wife Jeni live in White Bear Lake.