Kalen Winkler joined the Lion coaching staff to start the 2017 season, working in recruiting operations for the offense and assisting Yogi Gallegos with wide receivers.
Winkler was a part of Coach Carthel's first recruiting class in 2013. He played four years, seeing action as a wide receiver and on special teams. He helped the Lions win three consecutive LSC Championships and in 2016 the team won its first playoff game since 1991.