Kenny Phillips (American football coach) facts for kids
| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1959 |
| Died | October 23, 2015 (aged 56) |
| Playing career | |
| 1979–1980 | Chowan |
| 1981–1982 | East Carolina |
| Position(s) | Defensive back, linebacker |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1985–1986 | East Carolina (GA) |
| 1987 | Chowan (assistant) |
| 1988–1995 | North Carolina A&T (assistant) |
| ? | Ohio (assistant) |
| ? | NC State (assistant) |
| 2000–2012 | Fayetteville State |
| 2014 | Hampton (DC) |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 75–63 |
| Tournaments | 0–2 (NCAA D-II playoffs) |
| Accomplishments and honors | |
| Championships | |
| 1 Black college national (2002) 3 CIAA (2002–2003, 2009) 4 CIAA Wester Division (2002–2004, 2009) |
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| Awards | |
| 2× CIAA Coach of the Year (2002, 2009) | |
Kenny Phillips (1959 – October 23, 2015) was an American college football player and a very successful coach. He is best known for leading the Fayetteville State Broncos at Fayetteville State University in Fayetteville, North Carolina. He was their head football coach from 2002 to 2012.
During his time as head coach, Phillips helped the Broncos win three big titles in the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA). These wins happened in 2002, 2003, and 2009. Because of his great coaching, he was also named the CIAA Coach of the Year twice, in 2002 and 2009.
Kenny Phillips passed away on October 23, 2015, after battling cancer. He was 56 years old.
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Kenny Phillips: A Football Star
Kenny Phillips was a talented athlete who played college football before becoming a coach. He played for two different teams during his college years.
Playing Days in College
- From 1979 to 1980, Kenny played for the Chowan Hawks.
- Then, from 1981 to 1982, he played for the East Carolina Pirates.
- He played in important defensive positions like Defensive back and linebacker.
Coaching Career Highlights
After his playing career, Kenny Phillips became a football coach. He worked with several college teams before becoming a head coach.
Early Coaching Roles
- He started as a GA at East Carolina from 1985 to 1986.
- In 1987, he was an assistant coach at Chowan.
- He also served as an assistant coach for the North Carolina A&T Aggies, Ohio, and NC State.
Leading the Fayetteville State Broncos
Kenny Phillips became the head coach for the Fayetteville State Broncos in 2000. He coached them until 2012.
- Under his leadership, the Broncos had an impressive overall record of 75 wins and 63 losses.
- He led the team to win the Black college national championship in 2002.
- The Broncos won the CIAA championship three times: in 2002, 2003, and 2009.
- They also won the CIAA Western Division title four times: in 2002, 2003, 2004, and 2009.
- His success earned him the CIAA Coach of the Year award twice, in 2002 and 2009.
Later Coaching Role
In 2014, Kenny Phillips served as the Defensive Coordinator for the Hampton Pirates.
