 After his retirement, Evani returned A.C. Milan, serving as youth team coach for the "Allievi Nazionali" (16- to 17-year-old players), being crowned as national champions in 2007, then starting undertaking coaching qualifications.In June 2009 he was announced as new head coach of Lega Pro Seconda Divisione club San Marino Calcio.He was removed from his coaching post in April 2010 despite being in second place with his team, citing internal problems within the team and difficult relationships with the board as the main reasons for his dismissal.