Kalen DeBoer Biography

Kalen DeBoer is the head coach of the Washington Huskies. American personality who works as a football coach. He is a determined head football coach at the University of Washington. Previously, he served as the head coach of football for the University of Sioux Falls where he worked from 2005 to 2009.

He also worked at California State University, Fresno from 2020 to 2021. During his time at Sioux Falls, his team won the NAIA Football National Championships three times in 2006, 2008, and 2009. He could pass off as a lawyer, a mechanic, or even a children’s audiobook narrator with ease.

His charm isn’t about being loud; it’s in his genuine connections. When he raises his voice, it’s for a purpose, not for show. Beyond his smart game plans, his real strength lies in connecting with people. He’s patient, caring, and always present.

Kalen DeBoer Bio, Age, Height, Parents, Wife, Net Worth, Contract

Kalen DeBoer was born on 24th October 1974 and as of 2023, Kalen is 49 years old. He was brought up in Milbank, South Dakota. He went to Milbank High School to complete his education. Later, he attended the University of Sioux Falls where he played as a wide receiver from 1993 to 1996 under the head coach of Bob Young.

He played for Sioux Falls Cougars while setting the school record for receptions as 234, 33 touchdown catches, and 3,400 receiving yards and also earned All-America honors. Kalen was appointed as a student assistant at Sioux Falls in 1997 after he completed his education and his career ended. He graduated in 1998 with a bachelor’s degree in secondary education.

Career

After graduating from the University of Sioux Falls, DeBoer returned to Washington High School in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, as an assistant coach. He spent two years there before reconnecting with Bob Young, landing his old role as offensive coordinator at his alma mater from 2000 to 2004.

When Young retired on December 1, 2004, DeBoer was promoted to head coach. From 2005 to 2009, he led the team, securing an impressive overall score of 6703 and clinching three NAIA national championships in 2006, 2008, and 2009, with a runner-up position in 2007.

He faced losses to Mike Van Diest, whose Carroll Fighting Saints won in 2005 and 2007. Transitioning to coaching positions, he served as offensive coordinator at Southern Illinois (2010-2013) under Dale Lennon and then at Eastern Michigan University (2014-2016) with Chris Creighton.

In 2017 and 2018, he held the offensive coordinator role at Fresno State under Jeff Tedford before moving to Indiana in 2019, where his team ranked second in the Big Ten with an average of 443.6 yards per game.

In 2020, DeBoer became the head football coach at California State University, Fresno, until November 29, 2021, when he joyfully accepted the position of head football coach at the University of Washington. 

Kalen DeBoer Biography
Real Name	Kalen Douglas DeBoer
Birth Date	October 24, 1974
Age (as of 2023)	49 Years
Birth Place	Milbank, South Dakota, United States
Nationality	American
Profession	Football Coach
Religion	Christianity
Sun sign	Scorpio
Physical Statistics
Height	in feet inches – 6’ 0” – in Centimeters – 182 cm
Weight	in Kilograms – 87 kg  –  in Pounds –  191 lbs
Shoe Size	12 (U.S.)
Hair Color	Brown
Eye Color	Blue
Body Type	Average
Family
Father	–
Mother	–
Sister	–
Brother	–
Qualification/Education
School	Milbank High School
College	University of Sioux Falls
Relationship Status
Marital Status	Married
Who is his wife?	Nicole DeBoer
Children	Daughters (Alexis & Avery)

Personal Life

Kalen DeBoer married his wife Nicole on 29th December 2001. Ever since then, the couple has spent more than 2 decades as a lovely couple. The couple together shares two daughters named Alexis and Avery. However, they didn’t reveal how or when they met and how their relationship started. 

Nicole helped her husband DeBoer in achieving and cherish the success of his life. Similarly, it is not known what their children are doing these days, whether they are involved in any kind of sports or not.

Kalen DeBoer Contract & Net Worth

Kalen DeBoer agreed to extend his contract by two years, adding $1 million to his yearly earnings. This six-year deal boosts his salary to $26.7 million and increases his buyout to over $10 million until the end of the 2025 season.

Originally, his contract was for five years and $16.5 million, putting him among the lower-paid coaches in the Power Five and 10th among Pac-12 coaches. With this new agreement, he moves up to the middle tier in the Pac-12. His expected $4.2 million salary in 2023 places him just under Oregon’s Dan Lanning, ranking him sixth in the conference for salaries.

Trivia

• Kalen also played baseball at Sioux Falls hitting an average of .520 with 10 home runs and 34 RBIs.
• In 1998, he played the whole one season with independent league baseball as a left fielder with Canton Crocodiles.
• DeBoer came to the University of Washington following the two most successful seasons at Fresno State. He went with a score of 12-6 at Fresno State.