Coaching philosophy
How Kai teaches the game, in their own words.
Not listed yet.
Accolades
Awards and staff honors along the way.
2023 · AFCA Assistant Coach of the Year
2025 · FootballScoop Coach of the Year finalist
Coaches who run a similar book
Ranked by how many systems they share with Kai. Runs on the systems both coaches picked, not guesswork.
ST · Syracuse
1 shared
Tight Ends · Arkansas State
1 shared
LB · Colorado
1 shared
Running Backs · Kennesaw State
1 shared
HC · Purdue
1 shared
The book
The systems this coach runs. Shared vocabulary: picking the same system links similar-style coaches.
Defense
Specialties
What this coach is known for developing.
Recruiting territory
Where this coach has living-room relationships.
Background
Alma mater
Northern Illinois
Hometown
Refugio, TX
Playing days
DL, Northern Illinois, 2008-2011
Coaching since
2012 · season 15