Kevin Cristello joined the EKU football staff in August 2011 as the director of football operations. He is responsible for travel arrangements for the football squad as well as coordinating summer camp activities and assisting with the day-to-day operation of the football program.
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Cristello is also currently serving on the National Director of Football Operations Committee as the District Four representative.
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Prior to arriving at EKU, Cristello spent three years on the staff at Kentucky Christian University. Cristello served as the defensive line coach, academic coordinator and video coordinator in 2008 and 2009. He was then elevated to interim head coach for the Knights for the 2010 campaign.
Cristello began his collegiate coaching career at Morehead State University. After working as a student assistant coach in the spring of 2006, Cristello continued his stay at MSU as a graduate assistant coach for the 2006 and 2007 fall seasons. He worked primarily with the defensive backs in his time at Morehead State.
The native of Morningview, Kentucky played collegiate football for Morehead State from 2001-05. As a defensive end, he led the Eagles in sacks for two years and also earned first team all-league accolades. In Cristello’s senior season, he served as team captain while helping Morehead State capture the Pioneer Football League South Division title.
Cristello holds a bachelor’s (health promotions) and master’s degree (adult and higher education) from Morehead State. He is married to the former Erin Peak, who was an All-OVC volleyball player at Morehead State. The couple has two sons – Kameron and Chandler.
Coaching Experience
Morehead State (Student Assistant Coach, spring 2006), (Grad. Asst./Defensive Backs Coach, 2006-07)
Kentucky Christian (Defensive Line Coach, 2008-09), (Interim Head Coach, 2010)
Eastern Kentucky (Director of Football Operations, 2011-present)
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