Kennedy new football coach at Blythewood

Reggie Kennedy is the new head football coach at Blythewood High School.

He was approved on Tuesday night by the Richland Two Board of Trustees.

Kennedy has been the athletic director, head football coach and an administrator at Fairfield Central High School. He previously coached at Orangeburg-Wilkinson High, Kingstree Senior High and Lake City High School.

“We are seeking a new direction for the football program and Mr. Kennedy has the experience to help our team reach its goals,” said principal Blythewood Principal Keith Price.

Kennedy boasts a career record of 115-71. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics Education from S.C. State and a Master of Education from Cambridge College in Cambridge, Mass.

Some of Kennedy’s achievements:

-- 2010: AAA Upper State Runnerup, 12-2 record

-- 2007: S.C. Head Football Coach for the Shrine Bowl All-Star Team

-- 2005: AAA Upper State Coach of the Year

-- 2005: North/South All Star Coach

-- 2005: Region 4 AAA Coach of the Year

-- 2004: Region 4 AAA Coach of the Year

-- 2001: Region 8 AA Coach of the Year

This story was originally published February 10, 2011 at 12:00 AM with the headline "Kennedy new football coach at Blythewood."