What They're Saying About Zach Kittley

12/3/2024 11:01:00 AM | Football

I am thrilled at this opportunity to be the head coach at Florida Atlantic," said Kittley. "I am extremely grateful. I want to thank Vice President and Director of Athletics Brian White and President Stacy Volnick for believing in me to take over this nationally-regarded program. I know we can win here, and we have tremendous leadership from the top down to create a championship program. I am excited to get to know the student-athletes, build a staff, get out in the community, and engage our tremendous supporters. My wife, Emily, and family are excited and can't wait to get to Boca Raton!"

Hagerty Family Head Football Coach Zach Kittley

Coach Kittley Played a huge role in my development on and off the field as my QB coach in college. Our relationship has continued since and I am beyond proud of the work that he's done as OC and QB coach at Houston Baptist, Western Kentucky and Texas Tech. He will do a tremendous job as head coach at Florida Atlantic. You got yourself a good one down there in Boca Raton.

Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes

What was clearly evident to me was Zach's passion and excitement for the potential at Florida Atlantic. He is an incredibly impressive person. I am excited about his authenticity, his energy, and his family-oriented approach. He is an ideal fit, and I welcome him, his wife Emily, and his family to our University and I look forward to the leadership he will provide our program.

Florida Atlantic President Stacy Volnick

Congratulations to @ZKittley and @FAUFootball. Wise beyond years hire by the Owls. Confident Zach will crush it there! https://t.co/s6Asdp3mlz
— Rece Davis (@ReceDavis) December 3, 2024

I am thrilled to welcome Zach, his wife Emily, and their boys Knox, Ford, and Rhoads to the Florida Atlantic family. Following an extensive search with a tremendous amount of interest from candidates across the country, Zach emerged as the ideal choice to be our next head coach. He is a man of high integrity and character, with an incredible reputation in the profession for player development. Zach is one of the most innovative offensive minds in the game, and I am confident in his ability to build a championship program with an exciting brand of football that can be a source of pride for our fans, our alumni, and the FAU community.

Vice President and Director of Athletics Brian White

Red Raider for Life

Congrats on becoming a head coach and thank you for all you’ve done for our program! @ZKittley | #WreckEm pic.twitter.com/0KDMoEU8GR
— Texas Tech Football (@TexasTechFB) December 3, 2024

I couldn't be happier for Zach, Emily and their entire family on his new opportunity at Florida Atlantic. Zach is one of the most-innovative offensive minds and quarterback developers I've been around during my career as evident from his work with Patrick Mahomes and this year with Behren Morton. On top of that, he cares deeply about his players and will build a winning culture at FAU. This is a fantastic hire for FAU.

Joey McGuire, Texas Tech Head Coach

Zach Kittley is one of the brightest offensive minds in the country at any level of football. To watch what he has been able to accomplish as a play-caller at such a young age, and in such a short amount of time, is nothing short of amazing. FAU is about to go on one hell of a ride with Zach calling the shots, and as good of a football coach as he is, he's an even better person and father. I can't wait to watch them light it up! Go Owls!

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