Joe Kennedy

High school football coach fired for praying

Joe Kennedy is a former U.S. Marine. He coached high school football in Bremerton, Washington.

I won my religious freedom suit, now I want to get back to coaching and winning on the field

OPINION September 23, 2022

I won my religious freedom suit, now I want to get back to coaching and winning on the field

Coach won his right to pray after high school football games, only the battle isn't over. Now he's fighting with administrators to return to his old job.

The Supreme Court agrees I have a right to pray and I am glad I stayed in the fight

OPINION June 27, 2022

The Supreme Court agrees I have a right to pray and I am glad I stayed in the fight

The Supreme Court ruled on my case on Monday. I have a right to pray and it has been affirmed by the high court. I am so glad I stayed in the fight.

OPINION January 26, 2021

Football Coach Joe Kennedy: A prayer sidelined me – here's why I'm still fighting to get back in the game

Before I coached my first game, in 2008, I made a commitment to God that I would give thanks after each game.