Coach Kennedy on Winning Mindsets, Mentorship, and Lifelong Lessons
In Episode 9 of The Late Start Show, Charlie Martin and Jack Nelson sit down with the legendary Coach K, aka Coach Kennedy! As the football defensive coordinator, head track coach, and freshman basketball coach at University School, Coach K is a mentor, motivator, and coach to countless students. He opens up about his path from playing state-championship football at Benedictine to coaching at US, sharing stories about the mentors who’ve inspired him and his unique approach to coaching. Coach K talks about his many motivational methods and why he’s all-in on the value of an all-boys education. This episode is packed with wisdom and many fascinating stories. Don’t miss it if you want to hear what makes Coach K a true US icon!Credits to Russ Nobles for the Intro and Outro songs, Mr. Wickboldt for being our advisor, and you for listening to our podcast and keeping up with the latest US news.
Coach Kennedy, also known as Coach K, serves as the football defensive coordinator, head track coach, and freshman basketball coach at University School. He joined the US faculty in 2015, also holding positions as assistant head football coach and Athletics Facilities & Equipment Manager at the upper school. Coach Kennedy was named Varsity Track and Field coach in 2020, following five years as an assistant coach for the team. A 14-year coaching veteran, he previously coached at Notre Dame Cathedral Latin and Ledgemont High School, and played state-championship football at Benedictine.