The offensive line coach for Alabama discusses his final decision to join DeBoer in Tuscaloosa.
After Alabama selected Kalen DeBoer to succeed Nick Saban, DeBoer set out to put up his first coaching staff in Tuscaloosa. The majority of coaching changes occur between the end of November and the start of December, and bowl season is when most staffs are staffed. The collegiate football season was over, and most programs were gearing up for spring football drills and winter workouts when DeBoer was hired. While some of DeBoer’s choices, like importing defensive coordinator Kane Wommack from South Alabama, required more convincing, others, like bringing over multiple coaches from his Washington staff, were simple. Chris Kapilovic, the defensive line coach for Alabama, who recently joined Baylor’s staff in late 2023, spoke of his and his family’s smooth transition
When inquired about his family’s opinion of Tuscaloosa, Kapilovic replied, “They love it.” “My son has had an amazing transition to Northridge High School. He plays football, you know.” The coach has greatly benefited from his family’s willingness to let Kapilovic pursue his dreams and be content to follow him wherever he goes. “I suppose because it had been such a rough year (in 2023), I felt awful for my family. In high school, my son was a junior who would soon become a senior. We had recently relocated. Accepted him (high school). In his current state of happiness, Kapilovic stated. Therefore, I would have needed to give it serious consideration how we would move to Tuscaloosa if they had both said, “I can’t do it.”
The impact Kapilovic has on Alabama’s sidelines is significant since the offensive line appears more flexible and leaner. DeBoer’s early practice plan not only helps the squad but also Kapilovic, who gets to see his son play football on Friday nights and spend more time with his family at supper.
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