Kim Helton

Charles Kimberlin "Kim" Helton (born July 28, 1948) is an American college and professional football coach. He currently serves as the offensive coordinator for the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) football program. Helton was formerly the head football coach at the University of Houston from 1993 to 1999. At Houston, he guided the Cougars to a 24–53–1 record.

Early years

Helton was born in Pensacola, Florida. He attended the University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida, where he played center for coach Ray Graves' Florida Gators football team from 1967 to 1969.2010 Florida Gators Football Media Guide, , University Athletic Association, Gainesville, Florida, pp. 193 & 196 (2010). Retrieved April 17, 2011. He graduated from Florida with a bachelor's degree in physical education in 1970.

Coaching career

After a year as a graduate assistant at his alma mater, Helton became the offensive line coach under new Gators head coach Doug Dickey, a position he held from 1973 to 1978. In 1979, he was hired by Howard Schnellenberger to serve as the offensive coordinator for the Miami...
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