Kitson began his coaching career with the
Montreal Impact in 1997. Under his leadership the Impact it to the playoffs both seasons, but the team closed at the end of the 1998 season. On 14 May 1999, the
Maryland Mania of the
USL A-League hired Kitson. In 2001, Kitson was appointed the head coach for
Canadian Professional Soccer League expansion side the
Brampton Hitmen. Throughout the season the Hitmen performed poorly without recording a single victory, which resulted in Kitson departing from his post on 25 July 2001. == Death ==