Van Ackeren comes to CSU Pueblo for the 2022 season after working his way up through the ranks through five years of coaching.
The new defensive assistant most recently comes from Oregon State University where he served as a graduate assistant, a defensive analyst and assistant director of recruiting and the interim outside linebackers coach.
"Kendrick is a very energetic young coach with a great football IQ," said Wristen. "His enthusiasm and defensive knowledge will be a great addition to our staff and we are excited to see what he will bring to the table."
Van Ackeren spent three years with Oregon State on the defensive side of the ball as an assistant. Prior to his time with the Beavers, the fresh assistant spent a season as a defensive intern at Montana State where he worked with the defensive line and the linebackers.
