University of Central Arkansas Athletics

EDUCATION: graduated from Arkansas Tech in 2009  

YEARS ON STAFF:  first year

PLAYING HISTORY: was a four-year letterwinner at Arkansas Tech in Russellville, Ark... played in 42 games with 20 starts at ATU... As a senior in 2009, Kitchens recorded 46 tackles, 7.5 tackles for loss and a sack... helped lead the Wonder Boys to a 9-3 overall record and a second-round appearance in the NCAA Division II Playoffs... was an All-State selection and two-time Class 5A All-Conference selection at Russellville High School

COACHING HISTORY: served as a defensive graduate assistant at his alma mater Arkansas Tech... served as linebackers coach at Arkansas Tech.. spent two seasons as a graduate assistant at Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg, Miss

FAMILY: married to the former Jaclyn Blake of Wynne, Ark.