Praying Football Coach Who Won Supreme Court Case Makes His Way Back to Coaching
Joseph Kennedy, the high school football coach who won his Supreme Court case, is making his way back to coaching the team. The Washington Times reported Kennedy returned to the Bremerton High School following a…
Joseph Kennedy, the high school football coach who won his Supreme Court case, is making his way back to coaching the team.
The Washington Times reported Kennedy returned to the Bremerton High School following a seven-year battle to get his job back after being fired for praying on the field.
“We are thrilled that Bremerton and Coach Kennedy are back together and we hope they go undefeated,” Hiram Sasser, executive general counsel for First Liberty Institute, said.
The Times noted First Liberty represented Kennedy.
In a statement to the outlet, the school district shared it could be paying $1,775,000 in legal fees for Kennedy’s battle in the court.
According to the report, the amount will come under review during a public meeting in March.
A district spokesperson confirmed Kennedy will serve as an assistant coach for 2023.
He is currently going through paperwork, background checks and other training, per the Times.
The spokesperson explained, “Football coach contracts are approved by the Board at the Aug. 3 board meeting, and begin in mid-August.”
The statement continues, “Kennedy will be included in coaching staff communication and meetings, spring football practice ad other off-season football activities.”
In June 2022, the Supreme Court