Jacksonville State University, Bachelor in Marketing 

Snead State Community College, Associates in Science|Business

Business:

Business Development, Sales, Branding, and Marketing Strategy

Operations Management

Business Ethics

Time and Task Management

General Liability / Risk Control

Georgia Academy Regional Economic & Leadership Development

 Innovation Management

Certified Solar AdvisorSEDC - Bronze, Silver, Gold

Certified Key Account Executive – CKAE

Georgia Certified Economic Developer - GCED

Licensed and Certified John Maxwell Leadership Training, Coach, and Speaker

Human Resources

Construction|Environmental:

LEAD RRP Supervisor

Cranes

Signaling and Rigging

Confined Space

Fall Protection

Scaffold Safety

Steel Erection

Trenching and Excavation

Soil Erosion Management

Mold Assessment and Remediation

Asbestos Supervisor and Inspector

Boom and Scissor Lift

Forklift Safety

Safety:

Certified in First Aid/CPR/AED

Certified OSHA 10, 30 Hour, OTI 510, & OTI 500

Certified NPDES Level 1 A & 1 B

Authorized Instructor First Aid/CPR/AED

Authorized Instructor 10 & 30 Hour OSHA (1926)

        Head Men's Basketball Coach

            Recruiting Coordinator

Business, Economic, workforce and Community Development

Real Estate, Construction, and Consulting

Business Owner

Collegiate Coach

High School (To date - Under Construction)

• Successful created, implemented, and operated Champions Club Program, CBIM (Coaching Boys into Men Program) Program, and LeadersU Program – Mentoring, Leadership Development, Soft Skills Development, and personal Life coaching for student athletes
• 2018 Haralson County Christmas Tournament Champions and Two SMI Tournament Runner Ups
• Two All Regions Players, 2 Runner Up All Region Players, 8 All Star Selection
• Four Signed to play at the Collegiate Level (2019 and 2020 (4) - NAIA) and 18 Players signed to the Collegiate level as an assistant (NJCAA, NAIA, D2)
• Team GPA Average 3.78

National Junior College Athletic Association

• 2008-2009: TCSGA Coach of the Year
• 2008-2009: Team Sportsmanship Award
• 2010-2011: Conference Champion
• 2013-2014: Conference, Region, and District Champions
• 2013-2014: Region 17 Coach of Year and District G Coach of Year
• 2013-2014: Five on All Defensive team Selection
• 2013-2014: First Appearance in the National Tournament
• 2013-2014: Achieved a #7 and #10 National Ranking
• 2014 Conference Champs and Region Champs
• 2014 Region 17 Coach of the Year
• 2014: Achieved a #6, #8, and #10 National Ranking
• 2015 Conference Champs and Region Champs
• 2015 Region 17 Coach of the Year and District G Coach of the Year
• 2015: Achieved a #5, #6, #7,#8, #9and #10 National Ranking
• 2016: Achieved a#3, #5, #6, #7,#8, #9 and #10 National Ranking
• 2016 Conference Champ and Region Champs
• 2016 Region 17 Coach of the Year and District G Coach of the Year
• Coached in Two National Tournaments
• 32 Players moved on to the next level (D3, NAIA,D2, and D1)
• 78% Graduation Rate at the Junior College College level and moved to the four-year level
• Three Players at the professional level
• Four-time Conference Champions
• Four-time Region Champions and District G Champions
• Players nominated All Conference/Region (25), All American Nominations (3), Players of week (33), National Players of the week (3), NJCAA Summer Allstar Selection ( 2), and All Academic Teams (23)
• 23 Players with Academic Honors (Dean & President’s List)
• Team GPA: 3.56
• 104-49 Record

Kenny Edwards was an award-winning athlete who believes in teamwork first and foremost.  He believes in building and maintaining a respectable and competitive basketball program through discipline, hard work, and team unity.  Every member of the team is valuable and only by working together can any team achieve success.

Kenny demands and motivates in equal measure to ensure every member of the team, including himself, gives intensity, hustle, and hard work.  Though the style of basketball he teaches is fast paced, it is based on sound fundamentals, including an understanding of the game and an explanation of what it takes to win.  Player development through detailed instruction is also another key item in building a successful team.

 Kenny has over 20 years of coaching experience, Current Heads men’s Basketball Coach, a very successful run as a Head Coach at the collegiate level, Assistant Coach with Varsity Basketball and Director of youth camps.  He also served as an AAU Coach, a college recruiter, and a Director of Player Development.  His love of basketball brought him to Snead State Community College where he played graduating with an Associates Degree.  From there, he went on to finish both his basketball and educational careers at Jacksonville State University, graduating with a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing.

 Kenny’s immediate goal for the team is to encourage the student athletes to practice hard, win as many games as possible, and go on to win their region.  With the help of excellent assistants, he and the staff will educate the athletes on how to effectively and efficiently practice on their own. They will teach the athletes the proper techniques for their specific positions, and through practice, repetition, and one-on-one coaching, these players will develop the skills they need to be their absolute best on the court.

 One of Kenny’s main long-term goals is to help the student athletes reach their potential off the court as well.  By stressing the importance of having a solid education and sharing his own experiences on and off the court, he hopes to create well-rounded individuals.  Opening their eyes to improving their own quality of life will lead into them improving the quality of life in the communities in which they live, work, and play.  He hopes his own commitment to the community and his volunteer work will serve as inspiration to these future community leaders and workers.

 Through his years of coaching, he has had the opportunity and privilege to develop strong relationships with the student athletes, resulting in positive life changes.  His success is determined by the pride and satisfaction in what the student athlete and he accomplish together. His philosophy on discipline, hard work, and team unity has paid dividends for numerous student athletes over the years by advancing their playing, educational, and professional careers.

 When Kenny is not on the court enjoying his love of basketball and helping others, he is home helping his wife, April, with their daughters, Claire (10) and Harper (5).