Coaching philosophy
How Kirk teaches the game, in their own words.
Not listed yet.
Accolades
Awards and staff honors along the way.
2025 · Conference staff of the year
2016 · Broyles Award nominee
Coaches who run a similar book
Ranked by how many systems they share with Kirk. Runs on the systems both coaches picked, not guesswork.
HC · Nebraska
2 shared
HC · Florida State
2 shared
Co-DC/CB · Maryland
1 shared
RG/OL · Texas A&M
1 shared
Tight Ends · South Alabama
1 shared
The book
The systems this coach runs. Shared vocabulary: picking the same system links similar-style coaches.
Offense
Defense
Specialties
What this coach is known for developing.
Recruiting territory
Where this coach has living-room relationships.
Background
Alma mater
Iowa
Hometown
Aliquippa, PA
Playing days
TE, Iowa, 1995-1998
Coaching since
1999 · season 28