This is Coach Penny’s third year as the Men’s Head Varsity Coach. He previously coached the Kell Men’s Junior Varsity team for three years. Coach Penny is a graduate from North Cobb High School, playing soccer all four years. He attended Auburn University, earning a degree in Industrial Design and played intramural soccer for four years. Coach Penny earned his teaching certificate in Trade and Industrial Education from Georgia State University and teaches architecture, design, and engineering at Kell High School. Coach Penny grew up playing soccer in Germany and played for an international junior club in Norway. He currently coaches at Kennesaw Futbol Club and holds a National D coaching license. In 2011, Coach Penny led the varsity team to Kell’s first ever soccer Region Championship (5AAAA) and home playoff game.

Assistant Coach - Samer Kaddah

Coach Samer Kaddah joins the Kell Men's Varsity Soccer team this year. Coach Kaddah grew up in Kennesaw and has been a part of soccer his entire life.  His father played professional soccer in Germany, which led to Coach Kaddah’s interest.  He played club soccer at United Quest, Silverbacks and NASA. While with NASA, he won 3 state championships, a region championship, and second in the national finals.  He was also a part of the U.S. PDL national pool. Coach Kaddah is a graduate of Kell High School, class of 2008. He played varsity all four years and was part of the 2008 playoff team.  Upon graduation, he chose to pursue a degree in education at Kennesaw State University, turning down several opportunities to play collegiately.  He is now the captain and president of the Kennesaw State Men’s Club Team.