Snow College men’s basketball head coach Andrew May has announced the hiring of assistant coach Brad Kitchen.
“Brad’s experience at two excellent D1 programs has prepared him for this opportunity to help develop our players and continue the momentum we have at Snow College,” May said. “Firstly, his love for the game coupled with his capacity for work and attention to detail stood out in the interviewing process. His optimistic energetic attitude is contagious and he also has developed as a leader that fits the culture we have at Snow College. I am happy to welcome Brad Kitchen to our team!
Kitchen joins the Badgers after working on BYU men’s basketball staff as a graduate assistant of operations. He played a significant role in the operations of the team during an unprecedented COVID-19 year, helping the team reach its first NCAA tournament bid in five years. He is currently finishing his masters of mass communications program at BYU.
“I am excited for this new chapter in my life,” Kitchen said. “I am grateful for Coach May and the opportunity he has given me to coach, teach and serve the Badger Community. Coach May is an excellent coach with extensive coaching experience, but what impressed me more is that he is a great person. I have had the amazing opportunity to work and play for two incredible staffs at Utah Valley and BYU and Coach May is every part as good. I am excited to share my experiences at the Division 1 level and help our student-athletes achieve their dreams, both on and off the court. I can’t wait to get down to Ephraim and get to work. Go Badgers!”
Previous to BYU, He joined the men’s basketball staff at UVU as the head manager for the 2018-2019 season, when the Wolverines set a school record for most wins in a season (25). After a coaching change, Brad was awarded a walk-on spot in the 2019-2020 season at UVU. He was later awarded a full-scholarship after a road win against WAC conference foe, Grand Canyon. After his mission, Brad enrolled at Utah Valley University in the Fall of 2015. He graduated in the Spring of 2020 with his BS in Civil Engineering. Kitchen preceded UVU by serving a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Maputo, Mozambique.
Brad Kitchen prepped at Springville High School in Springville, Utah from 2009-2013. He was awarded a varsity letter three times. During his senior year, he helped lead the Red Devils to a 17-5 record, the best in almost two decades. During his senior year he led his team in scoring, rebounds and assists with 15.8 PPG, 5.5 RPG and 2.9 APG. He was selected to the 4A Academic All-State team.
