A few days before he leads his 2022 Washington Huskies onto the field for the first time, new head coach Kalen DeBoer addressed Washington football fans in an open letter.

“Husky Nation!

Washington is a special place and we are thankful for the opportunity in front of us. Since we’ve arrived, my family and I have been welcomed with open arms and our staff has also felt your support. Thank you. This place is truly different! 

Success begins with strong relationships. Throughout history, it is clear that the greatest teams are those with the strongest bonds. In these environments, players, coaches and staff members commit to each other and sacrifice themselves for the good of the group. With tight knit connections, there are no limits to what we can achieve. We are hard at work building relationships within our team, around the UW campus and throughout Seattle. Our future is bright.

Washington Football has a history of greatness, and we will honor and respect the past every time we step on the field. This is an exciting time to be a Husky and we can’t wait to see you at Husky Stadium this fall!

Go Dawgs!”