“We are excited to congratulate Oige on becoming the Head Coach at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo,” said The Knowles Family Director of Men’s Soccer Jeremy Gunn. “We say a fond farewell to a person and a coach who has left an indelible mark on the Stanford Men’s Soccer program. During seven seasons Oige identified, recruited, and then developed incredible student-athletes and helped mold them into some of the most exciting and successful soccer teams in the country.”
“I personally owe a heart-felt debt of gratitude to someone who I have shared so many special moments with over the last 16 years,” added Gunn. “Oige has proven that he is one of the brightest minds in college soccer, having won NCAA championships as both a head and assistant coach. Good luck Oige, and thank you!”
Kennedy has been instrumental into elevating Stanford to one of the premier teams in collegiate soccer. Most recently, he helped lead a Stanford team that advanced to the third round of the NCAA Tournament in 2022 that featured Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Year Keegan Hughes and a defense that ranked in the top ten in shutout percentage in the NCAA (10th, 0.500), 22nd in goal differential (+23), and 26th in goals against average (.889) during the regular season.
His strength in coaching at each level of play have helped him influence the trajectory of many players, leading to 20 MLS draft picks over his coaching career, including two top-10 draft picks.
“First and foremost, I have to say thank you Coach Gunn for believing in me and giving me the opportunity to work at Stanford,” said Kennedy. “He has been more than just a mentor these past years, a true friend that has had the most positive impact on my life. His belief in me has provided so many amazing opportunities that I could never say thank you enough.”
In 2021, Kennedy coached a Stanford team that featured four athletes with four or more assists on the year, including Ousseni Bouda’s nine which were ninth-most in the NCAA. Bouda was named Pac-12 player of the week twice during the regular season and he led the Cardinal in points, assists, and tied for the lead in goals.
Kennedy also helped coach Zach Ryan to the Pac-12 Player of the year award…
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