Eric Kjar introduced as new Wildcat head coach

OGDEN - Eric Kjar was officially introduced the new head coach of the Weber State football program Tuesday afternoon.

The hiring marks the beginning of a new era of Wildcat football as Kjar was hired as the 13th head coach in Weber State history.

He arrives in Ogden after unprecedented success as a Utah high school coach.

At Tuesday's press conference, Kjar spoke on his excitement on coming to Weber State.

"I'm really excited to be a part of the Weber State football program, the community, and the university and build something special here," Kjar said. "It's been built before and we want to return to that. I feel really blessed to be a part of Weber State and what it has to offer. It's a special place and I truly believe that."

Kjar (pronounced "Care") posted a 112-10 record with six state championships over the last nine seasons as the head coach at Corner Canyon High School in Draper, Utah.

Kjar coached multiple state MVPs and All-Americans, along with numerous Division I college players and NFL Draft picks, including quarterbacks Jaxson Dart and Zach Wilson, and offensive lineman Jackson Powers Johnson.

Before Corner Canyon, Kjar spent eight seasons as the head coach at Jordan High School, where he posted a 69-29 record that included a state championship in 2012. He also served as an assistant coach for five years at Jordan before becoming head coach.

In 17 years as a high school head coach, Kjar compiled a career record of 181-39.

Weber State University Athletics

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