Kevin Kelley, the Legendary No-Punt Coach, Returns to High School Football
Former Pulaski Academy coach Kevin Kelley returns to high school football as the new head coach at Sheridan High School, receiving positive reactions from peers and anticipation of impact on the 6A-East conference.
The return of Kevin Kelley, known for his unconventional coaching methods, to the high school football scene in Arkansas is being met with enthusiasm from fellow coaches, signaling potential changes and competition within the conference.
- Kelley’s Bruins appeared in the state final 12 times with an overall record of 216-29-1
- Sheridan finished 3-7 this season with their second coach in the past two seasons
- Only two winning seasons for Sheridan since 2000
- Kevin Kelley, known for never punting and onside kicking, is expected to bring his unconventional strategies and high-octane offense to Sheridan
- Sheridan’s freshman running back Isaiah Stephens is seen as a highly recruited NCAA Division I prospect
- Despite Sheridan’s past struggles, there is anticipation of a change in culture and competitiveness under Kelley's coaching
Kelley’s return to coaching presents the potential for significant changes in the approach to high school football in Arkansas, with heightened competition and renewed enthusiasm within the conference.
The return of Kevin Kelley to high school football coaching at Sheridan is expected to usher in a new era of strategy, culture, and competitiveness, potentially reshaping the landscape of the 6A-East conference.
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