Kerry Connolly

Biography

Kerry Connolly was announced as head coach of St. Joseph's College (L.I.)'s women's basketball program on August 1, 2020. Connolly, former Assistant Basketball Director at Long Island Lightning and Island Garden Basketball, brings varied and extensive coaching experience. In his roles with these organizations, he oversaw over 100 travel teams in the Metropolitan area, coached multiple youth teams, and supervised large-scale out-of-state tournaments. Connolly served as assistant coach of Long Island Lutheran High School girls basketball for the 2019-20 season, his second stint with the program, helping guide the team to a 22-1 overall record and developing three All-Long Island players including the Long Island Player of the Year. LuHi was ranked #1 in New York State and peaked at #4 nationally. In his first stint with LuHi from 2009 to 2016, Connolly helped lead the team to three NYS Federation Championships and worked with three Long Island Players of the Year, two NYS Gatorade Players of the Year, and a McDonald's All-American. From 2017 to 2019, Connolly was an assistant with Columbia University women's basketball team working directly with point guards. In 2016-17, he served as Video Coordinator for the University of Florida's women's basketball team, scouting opponents and developing recruiting content. Connolly graduated from Molloy College with a B.A. in History in 2014.