Kalen DeBoer
American football coach at Washington
Born
October 24th, 1974
50 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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A football coach began coaching at high school level before moving to college football. Served as offensive coordinator at various institutions, including Eastern Michigan University and Fresno State University, contributing to team success through innovative offensive strategies. Took over head coaching duties at Fresno State, leading the team to a Mountain West Conference Championship and a victory in the 2021 New Mexico Bowl. In 2022, became the head coach at the University of Washington, furthering the team's competitive standing in the Pac-12 Conference.
Led Fresno State to a Mountain West Championship
Won the 2021 New Mexico Bowl
Served as offensive coordinator at Eastern Michigan and Fresno State
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