Kent joined the Triangle coaching staff in 2020, bringing over 10 years of youth coaching experience in the Triangle area. Throughout his career, he has coached more than 40 teams across three sports: volleyball, basketball, and soccer. Prior to joining Triangle, Kent spent two years coaching at NC Elite, where he led over 25 youth volleyball teams with athletes ranging from ages 7 to 16. His teams have won multiple regular season and tournament championships.
Kent is passionate about building and empowering teams to compete, both on and off the court. He inspires players to reach their full potential mentally and physically, fostering a “What’s Next?” mindset in their approach to the game.
Originally from Alexandria Bay, NY, Kent was a two-sport varsity athlete in high school, earning letters in basketball and football. He graduated from SUNY Cortland in 1995 with a bachelor’s degree in Economics and Management Science and relocated to Raleigh, NC in 1996. In 2008, he earned an MBA from Pfeiffer University.
Kent currently works as a Senior Manager on the Payment Designation Team at American Express, supporting global merchant and partner growth. He lives in Morrisville with his wife and two daughters.
