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CARROLL – Jeremy McKinney paid his dues as an assistant coach for almost 20 years before he finally got his shot to become a head coach at Bloom-Carroll.
McKinney more than proved his worth in his first year in 2022 when he led the Bulldogs to a 14-2 record and a Division III state runner-up finish. In two years, he has a 24-5 record.
In his first season as head football coach at Bloom-Carroll, Jeremy McKinney guided the Bulldogs to a Division II state runner-up finish in 2022, McKinney’s family includes, front row, John, Adeline and Everlee. standing, wife, Jennilee, and daughter Keely.
He served under seven different head coaches and took a little something from each of them, but he has been steadfast in doing things his way, and in the last two years, it has proven to be successful. As he begins his third season at the helm, the expectations are still high.
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Here is our conversation:
Question: Talk about where you grew up, what high school you attended and what was that experience like?
Jeremy McKinney: I went to school at Fisher Catholic and I graduated in 1999. I had a great experience in high school. I graduated with 70 people, so it was the same group of people from first grade to the 12th grade. Our football coach, Mark Crabtree, was outstanding. We won 36 games in four years and the league championships. I always loved football, but he really influenced me to be able to pay back how he made me feel.
Q: What were some of the lessons you learned while playing sports that helped you know in your adult life?
McKinney: I think the most important thing you learn playing sports is how to overcome adversity. A lot…
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Author : Lancaster Eagle-Gazette
Publish date : 2024-07-28 10:05:34
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