KYLE BYRD
Been with SPIRE since August 2021
Hometown: Columbus, Ohio
Title: Assistant Coach – High School
Kyle brings 8 years of Coaching Experience with a strong background in recruiting and skill development to SPIRE. He has experience coaching in the Nike EYBL for 4 years with All-Ohio Red and has spent 6 seasons coaching at the high school levels. Kyle brings a strong focus on skill development working with more than 20 Division 1 basketball players from Ohio and the Midwest. Kyle has also spent 7 years in the United States Air Force, and uses the core values he developed from his military background to coach players. Kyle has a passion for helping players find their passions and reach their maximum potential both on and off the court. He specializes in being able to relate to, challenge, and inspire players to seek and ultimately reach that potential.
Education:
- Pursuing a bachelor’s Degree in Human Development and Family Studies from The Ohio State University
Skill Development:
- Sean Jones, Marquette University
- AJ Clayton, Ohio University
- Jahvon Garcia, UMASS
- CJ Anthony, University of Cincinnati
Coaching Experience:
- Linden McKinley STEM High School (2016-2018)
- Africentric Early College (2018-2021)
- All-Ohio Red EYBL (2018-Present)
- SPIRE Institute & Academy (2021-Present)
