Sanders became UAM's defensive line coach prior to the 2015 season after serving one season in the same capacity at Western State Colorado University. The former Central Arkansas Bears football player began his coaching career at UCA as a graduate assistant defensive line coach. He also helped in scouting and special teams.
After leaving UCA, Sanders landed a job at McPherson College in Kansas, where he served as defensive line coach and special teams coordinator for the 2012 and 2013 seasons. In addition to his on-field coaching duties, he was also the team's academic liaison. He will also have academic duties at UAM.
Sanders holds a pair of degrees from UCA – a bachelor's degree in health education obtained in 2009 and a master's degree in health sciences earned in 2012. He is originally from Grenada, Mississippi.
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