Date: Thursday, November 29, 2007
Contact: Chris Kilcoyne, Sports Information Director
(804) 752-7387,
christopherkilcoyne@rmc.edu
R-MC Names George Kennedy Assistant Men’s Lacrosse Coach
ASHLAND, VA – Randolph-Macon College men’s lacrosse head coach Mike Plantholt announced Thursday the addition of George Kennedy to his coaching staff.
Kennedy will assist Plantholt with various aspects of the Yellow Jacket lacrosse program including recruiting, team coordination, and game substitutions. The first of Kennedy's three sons, George Jr., was a member of the R-MC program and a 1997 graduate of the college.
“I couldn’t be happier to now welcome him into the R-MC lacrosse family,” said Plantholt. “His coaching experience speaks volumes about his commitment and enthusiasm for the sport. His knowledge of players, his understanding of our team’s vision, and his history with R-MC lacrosse will benefit our program tremendously.”
During the past 17 years, Kennedy has acted as the head coach of the Maryland Redshirts & Baltimore Prep High School Tournament Teams, winning five National Tournament Championships and an additional five regional championships. He has also coached 60+ midget-level games in the infamous rough & ready Canadian Box League. Kennedy also spent eight years as a head coach in the Central Atlantic Lacrosse League (C.A.L.L.) and three years as a head coach in the men's United States Club Lacrosse Association (U.S.C.L.A.).
Kennedy has also served as a member of the U.S International Committee for the1994 World Games, a member of the 1994 U.S. World Team Selection Committee, a board member and program representative of the Maryland Youth Lacrosse Association ("MYLA").
Kennedy’s experience has also stretched into the professional ranks having served as the Assistant to the General Manager of the Baltimore Thunder of the National Lacrosse League.
In addition, Kennedy founded and is currently acting director of University Lacrosse in Baltimore Maryland, a teaching, training & playing program for middle-school and high-school players in preparation for the college game.
During its first season under Plantholt, R-MC finished the 2007 season with a 6-9 overall record.
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