Kichefski played college football at the University of Miami. He served as interim head coach there for the final nine games of the 1970 season, following Charlie Tate's resignation, guiding the team to a 2–7 record. He began his Miami coaching career in 1943 as line mentor.
Kichefski played college football for the University of Miami and later served as interim head coach for the final nine games of the 1970 season after Charlie Tate resigned, leading the team to a 2-7 record. He began his coaching career at Miami in 1943 as an assistant coach on the offensive line.