Kerry joined Kingsthorpe Jets Youth Football Club towards the end of the 2022/23 season, going on to become principal coach for our under 13s “Hornets” team. He quickly established a reputation as an energetic, no nonsense and respected leader. With the enthusiastic support of assistant coach, Jack Foster, Kerry led the Hornets to win the Northampton and District Youth Alliance League under 14 “C” Division Trophy in 2024. Kerry continued as Hornets head coach to the end of the 2024/25 season when he moved on to Spratton and Pitsford Pumas football club.
Not content with simply running a team, Kerry lent his skills to help with the wider management of Kingsthorpe Jets. This included the role of Assistant Welfare Officer, overseeing the appointment of referees and supporting team managers to stay up to date with their coaching qualifications.
Kerry was a kind, firm and hard working man who made a strong impression on players, parents/carers and the coaches and other volunteers at Kingsthorpe Jets. He had a strong moral compass and was never afraid to speak his mind when he felt or saw something amiss. Kingsthorpe Jets benefited from this strength of character and we are a better club because of the time and energy he generously gave.
Kingsthorpe Jets owes Kerry and his family a debt of gratitude for the many hours of his time he gave to leading the Hornets team and for his broader contribution to our community of players, coaches, family, friends and volunteers.
