Keith Kennedy named varsity girls basketball coach at Stritch

Keith Kennedy (‘94) has been named head varsity girls basketball coach at Cardinal Stritch Catholic High School & Academy.
Kennedy was with the Cardinals last season as a varsity assistant under Coach Tim Yenrick. Prior to joining the Stritch staff, he coached at the YMCA, Clay High School, Oregon Eagles AAU and Ohio Clamps AAU.
Kennedy was also a former D3 college athlete at St. Mary’s college.
“I’m extremely excited to be back at my alma mater,” he said. “Cardinal Stritch changed the trajectory of my life for the positive when I transferred my junior year of high school. Not only did Stritch give me the platform to excel at basketball, but it prepared me for moving on to college. I would not be in the position I am today without Cardinal Stritch.”
Kennedy is the father of Logan (‘26) and Morgan (‘27). He said he’s looking forward to coaching Morgan once more as the Cardinals continue to build the program. “My goals may seem lofty to the outsider, but I feel are very achievable,” he explained. “We will achieve double-digit wins in my first few seasons by changing the culture, which, will in turn, change our outcome. With the division adjustments taking place within the state in 2024-25, it’s possible to see us in the state Tournament within three-to-five years. We are going to roll up our sleeves and get to work immediately.”
Kennedy said coaching allows him the opportunity to share his passion and knowledge with younger generations. “We are not just trying to instill fundamentals of the sport but prepare these kids for the real world. It’s fulfilling when you see a kid not only apply your teachings on the court, but in their life,” he said.
Prospective players (rising seventh-12th graders) and their families are invited to meet Coach Kennedy for an informational meeting on Wednesday, April 17, at 5 p.m. in the school’s media center. At this meeting they’ll receive a schedule of off-season workouts and information on the upcoming season.
Direct any questions to Coach Kennedy via email at kkennedy@cardinalstritch.org.