Varsity Basketball Coaches

Head Coach: Sarah Baird, at KENT since 2011
Assistant: Ashley Parsons, at KENT since 2011

Message from the Coach:
Adolescence can be a challenging time, and today’s high school students seem to have more distractions than ever before.  Fittingly, my philosophy for achieving success at the high school level is focus.  Kent students need to balance a rigorous course load and various co-curricular activities, all while navigating the social dynamics typical to high school.  While classes always come first, being on a team can actually help you manage your time, relieve stress, and teach you self-discipline.  As your basketball coach, I will ask that you make good choices throughout your day so that when you are on the court, your focus is 100% basketball. This means finishing your English paper on time, choosing the right meals at the dining hall to give you maximum energy, getting enough sleep, and using your free periods wisely. Knowing that your teammates have the same amount of focus as you - both in and out of the classroom - creates the kind of trust that is key to any team’s success.

For the past several years, Kent girls basketball has achieved winning records, an undefeated season, and two New England championships.  Many of our athletes have been recruited to play basketball at top-tier colleges, and some have chosen to pursue other sports at the collegiate level.

If you are interested in playing basketball at Kent, I want to hear from you! Please don’t hesitate to contact me with any questions that you might have about our program. Better yet, come and watch us play! 

Click here to contact Coach Sarah Baird