University of Central Arkansas Athletics

Gunnar Boykin was hired as a coach at the University of Central Arkansas back in June 2015. He went to Ridgeland High School in Mississippi. He went to college at Mississippi Gulf Coast CC where he got his Associates Degree before going to the University of Southern Mississippi and getting his Bachelor’s of Science in Psychology. 

Boykin played at Ridgeland HS, Mississippi Gulf Coast CC, Mississippi State University and UT Martin. 

Boykin has coached at St. Andrew’s Episcopal School (2007-2008), Richland HS (2011), Brandon HS (2012-2014) and now UCA (2015-present) where he is the Run Game Coordinator and the offensive line coach. 

(his playing highlights should be good on the website)

During his time at UCA he has been a part of 3 conference championships, 3 NCAA playoff appearances, he has coached 18 players who have earned All Conference honors, 2 Conference Player of the Year, and 8 All-Americans. 

POSITION:

• Run Game Coordinator

• Offensive Line Coach

DATE HIRED AT UCA:

• June 2015

EDUCATION:

• Ridgeland High School, MS

• Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College

  • Associates Degree

• University of Southern Mississippi

  • Bachelor of Science in Psychology

PLAYING HISTORY:

• Ridgeland High School

• Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College

• Mississippi State University

• University of Tennessee at Martin

COACHING HISTORY:

• St. Andrew’s Episcopal School (2007-2008)

• Richland High School (2011)

• Brandon High School (2012-2014)

PLAYING/COACHING HIGHLIGHTS:

• All MACJC Selection

• Played in MACJC All Star Game 2006

FAMILY:

• Wife: Meagan Boykin

• Children: Julie Scott, Max Boykin, Shea Boykin, Libby Boykin