Championship-Winning Coach Matt Middleton Looks to Make Change

Making an Impact

Kansas Wesleyan University has made a bold move to reshape its future, announcing the hiring of Matt Middleton as team’s new head coach. The announcement was made on November 25, 2024, with Matt Middleton’s official start date set for December 31st, 2024. Middleton will take over as head coach of Kansas Wesleyan University’s football program in Salina, Kansas.The University was looking for a coach who could motivate players off the field as well as on it, in addition to winning games. The strategic knowledge, motivational abilities, and dedication to student-athlete development of Middleton made him stand out. Following a nationwide search, Kansas Wesleyan University’s selection committee identified Middleton as the ideal candidate. The leadership of Kansas Wesleyan University expressed confidence in their selection. With a legacy of turning teams into champions, Middleton aims to elevate the Coyotes to new heights.The athletic director, Miguel Paredes, said, “Middleton represents the values of the university we attend and has the vision to lead our Coyotes to sustained success.

Trust, Accountability and Credibility

Middleton earned a sociology degree and a social studies minor from Louisiana Tech in 2002. In 1997, he helped the Mississippi College Choctaws win the American Southwest Conference championship while playing wide receiver. Middleton helped his team win the 1996 5-AAAAA state championship while playing quarterback and wide receiver for West Monroe (Louisiana) High School from 1993 to 1997. Luke, Caden, Kash, and Kross are the Middletons’ four boys. Middleton worked as an assistant at Division II Arkansas-Monticello and Southern Arkansas and Division I Louisiana Tech and Central Arkansas prior to Harding. He has served as head coach of three Louisiana high schools and as an offensive coordinator, quarterbacks coach, and assistant head coach at the university level. 

A Fresh Start

Fresh off a championship-winning season with Harding University, Middleton brings a wealth of experience, leadership, and a proven track record to Kansas Wesleyan Football Program . Middleton led his team to specific accomplishments, consecutive championships, record-breaking seasons, and postseason success while he was a member of Hardin University. Under his direction, Hardin University gained a reputation for effectiveness, unique strategies, player development, and outstanding results. Coach Middleton stated in an interview, “I’m honored and thrilled to take on this new challenge.” Seeing the opportunities and games that Kansas Wesleyan has won, along with the school’s winning history in every sport dating back ten to fifteen years, made it clear that the school was set up for success right away. Here, 

I’m excited to create something unique. I’m eager to work with this organization’s talented roster and bring the championship mindset is among the factors that led him here. Fans and analysts alike are already buzzing about the potential impact of this hire.”Roll Yotes”  Kansas Wesleyan University community anticipates the upcoming season, there is a strong sense of enthusiasm. The Kansas Wesleyan University football organization has announced a welcome rally for fans to meet the new head coach, set to take place on December 31st at Kansas Wesleyan University  . The rally will feature Q&A sessions, & meet-and-greet opportunities, with football players. The coyotes are set to start an exciting new chapter under Middleton’s leadership. One thing is certain as the team gets ready for the upcoming season: the championship mentality has arrived.