Kevin Johnson | Pace Academy Offensive Line Coach
Show Notes:
- Currently changing his lifestyle of eating and exercise because of his obesity which he knew would eventually kill him
- Listened to the book “Can’t Hurt Me” by David Goggins which motivated him to start changing his health
- Grew up on the streets of Brooklyn, NY and basketball was his first love in sports
- Knew that sports could be a way out but he also had the temptations of living a life on the streets
- Was mentored to leave Brooklyn to attend a military school in Virginia at 13-years old and immediately hated it trying to do anything to get expelled
- Made his way to Lackawanna College in Scranton, PA where he was convinced to play football and knew that if he didn’t then he would return to living the streets
- After getting a scholarship to play at the University of South Carolina he knew he wanted to coach so he could help others as he had been helped
- Helped Pace Academy to their first state title in 2015
- Even though he’s a New York Knicks fan, he still believes that Michael Jordan is the GOAT
- Words of Wisdom from Kevin Johnson: “Continue to help others.”
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About the author, Richmond Weaver
Richmond, a graduate of Clemson University has been involved with sports for most of his life and developed a passion for basketball and sports at an early age. He currently lives in Greenville, SC with his wife Karen, founder of Upstate Esthetics and their three kids.