Recruiting Areas:
Independence/Blue Springs (Mo.); Northwest Missouri; Nebraska; Iowa
Alex Kastens enters his second season as the offensive line coach for the Cardinals in 2023 and while also overseeing recruiting. Â
• February 20, 2022 | Named Assistant Football CoachÂ
• Coached defensive line at University of Mary during the 2021 season
• Doubled win total, improved rushing defensive by more than 50 yards per game and mentored one All-NSIC Second Team honoree at UMaryÂ
• Spent five seasons at Carroll College (Mont.) (2015-2020) coaching offensive and defensive line and tight ends
• Coached a trio of All-Conference performers
• Led an offensive line that finished first in the Frontier Conference and tenth nationally in fewest sacks allowed
• Served as the head strength and conditioning coach at Carroll
• Two-year captain and three-year starter at Carroll College (Mont.)
• Two-time First Team All-Conference honoree (2013, 2014)
• Academic All-Conference selection in 2014
• Earned his bachelor's degree in history and political science from Carroll College in 2015
