Coaching Experience
• Assistant Coach, Cornell University (2019-present)
• Defensive Intern, Cornell University (2018-19)
• Video Graduate Assistant, University of Toledo (2017-18)
• Assistant Coach/Video Coordinator, The College at Brockport (2015-17)
• Assistant Coach, Tottenville HS (2014)
• Student Assistant Coach/Video Coordinator, State University of New York at Cortland (2011-14)
Education
• B.S., Physical Education, State University of New York at Cortland (2014)
• M.A., Recreational Administration, University of Toledo (2018)
At Cornell
Kevin McDonough joined the Big Red coaching staff during the spring of 2018 as a defensive intern. He was named the team's tight ends coach in August 2019 and added the title of assistant special teams coordinator in 2020.
In his first season working with tight ends, McDonough assisted in the development of All-Ivy tight end John Fitzgerald, who caught 20 passes for 226 yards and a touchdown while also ranking as a sixth offensive lineman in the blocking schemes. As a primary blocker, Fitzgerald helped Cornell to four games with more than 400 yards of total offense – including two 200-yard rushing games and five with at least 250 passing yards.
Matt Robbert was named an honorable mention All-Ivy choice at tight end in 2022 and, along with teammate Will Enneking, each set a school record for tight ends with two touchdown receptions in a game.
Prior to Cornell
McDonough served as a graduate assistant coach for video at Toledo in 2017, helping the Rockets to a MAC title, an 11-3 record and a spot in the General Dollar Bowl. Toledo earned votes in the top 25 in both major polls during the season. McDonough assisted in breaking down film, creating highlight videos and social media posts.
He previously spent two seasons on the staff at SUNY Brockport as the defensive backs coach and video coordinator. McDonough coached a pair of all-conference players. He began his career as a student assistant coach at SUNY Cortland from 2011-14, serving as a training camp and equipment intern for the New York Jets in both 213 and 2014.
McDonough earned his bachelor’s degree in physical education from SUNY Cortland in 2014 and is expected to earn a master’s in recreational administration in December of 2018.
Updated June 2023
