Former Butler linebacker/defensive back Kyle Woodall is in his seventh season as a coach on the Grizzly staff, and most recently was promoted the the Defensive Coordinator.

Alongside his DC duties, Woodall still oversees the Strength and Conditioning program, a role he has had throughout his tenure with the team along with overseeing the linebacking core,. Prior to his new role as the DC, Woodall had served in multiple roles on both sides of the ball during his seven seasons on staff.

Last season, Coach Woodall worked with both sides of the ball. With his knowledge of the game, Woodall had his hand in nearly every aspect of the Grizzlies game plan week in and week out. He directly coached two All-KJCCC running backs in Adarius Lassiter and Jordan Kempf.

During the Spring 2021 COVID-19 season, Woodall coached All-KJCCC players in Laswon Schultz and John Hankinson III.

During the 2019 season, Woodall's sophomore linebacking core of Charlie Gray (Bonner Springs, KS) and Justin Amaro (Goddard, KS) set the pace defensively for the Grizzlies who held opponents to 17.2ppg. Gray led the team in tackles with 75 while adding in five sacks, 12.5 tackles for loss and two fumble recoveries. Gray picked up KJCCC second-team honors last season. Justin Amaro finished the season with 49 tackles, 7.5 for loss. He recorded a season best eight tackles twice during the season against Hutchinson and Iowa Western. Amaro was voted honorable mention all KJCCC a season ago.

Prior to moving to the offensive side of the ball, Woodall had 13 All-Conference players at the linebacker position – most recently, Charlie Gray (second-team) and Justin Amaro (honorable mention).

In 2018, Woodall coached and mentored three All-KJCCC players in Amare' Barno, who received second-team honors and Hunter Kier and Juwan Mitchell were honorable mention selections in 2018.

During the 2017 season, Woodall coached current Nebraska LB Will Honas, who received first-team conference honors in 2017. Both Charlie Benton (second team) and Hassan Belton (honorable mention) also received honors during last season. The Grizzlies'; defense led the nation in passing yards allowed per game (98.4). Butler also led the Jayhawk Conference in points allowed and total yards allowed per game.

In 2016, Woodall coached current Texas Tech LB Tony Jones, who received conference honors during his two seasons at Butler. Both Jones and Sean Bernard earned second team All-KJCCC honors while helping the Grizzlies to a NJCAA ranking of ;17th and a Salt City Bowl appearance.

In Woodall's first year on staff in 2015, the Grizzlies won their 25th Jayhawk Conference title and finished 9-2 overall. Butler had three linebackers receive All-Conference honors, with Jones getting placed on the first team. Demarcus Lloyd and Sean Rodriguez both garnered honorable mention honors. The defense also led the conference in least points allowed.

Woodall played at Butler from 2006-2007, helping the Grizzlies to a 23-1 overall record and winning the Region VI and Jayhawk Conference championships both seasons.

In 2007, Woodall was a team captain on Butler's NJCAA National Championship squad that finished with a perfect 12-0 record. During that season, Woodall earned honorable mention All-Jayhawk Conference honors at safety.

Following Butler, Woodall continued his playing career at Sam Houston State University and then Washburn University.

A Salina, Kan., native, Woodall played at Salina Central High School, where he was a two-time All-State safety and was a team captain on the Mustangs' 2005 Class 5A undefeated state championship team.

Woodall began his football coaching career at Gardner-Edgerton High School, where he coached the safeties and linebackers for four seasons before joining the Butler staff.