My volleyball career began over 30 years ago when I was introduced to the sport during high school. While also involved in soccer and tennis, I developed a stronger passion for volleyball and pursued it as my main sport. Volleyball quickly became an essential part of my life, teaching me countless lessons about life and teamwork. I have continued to play since, both at the college and adult level. After high school, I attended the University of Kansas and played men’s club volleyball, as one of the only freshmen to be placed on the team. During my time at the University of Kansas, I also worked with the women’s volleyball team for three years. Working under two tremendous coaches, I was allowed to be involved in drills and coordinate some of the practices for the team. Learning from coaches at the college level was a great experience, because I saw firsthand what it took for someone to play at the collegiate level. This was incorporated into my style of coaching, knowing what it takes to make it to the next level, but also realizing that the sport of volleyball is just a game, we play not only to compete but to have FUN. It has equipped me with the capability to prepare athletes with the necessary techniques to excel not only in high school, but also to exceed and play post high school. I have used this experience and incorporated it into my style of coaching, to train the younger athletes I have coached in both high school and club.

In 2003 I was fortunate enough to be given an opportunity that allowed me to get back into the coaching realm at one of the high schools in the Chicagoland area coaching both boys and girls. After 7 years being an assistant coach, I took over as the Boys Varsity coach at another high school. However, I stepped down after 4 seasons (in 2017) for family and as Lebron said, took my talents to Charleston, SC (relocating in August 2018), where I am currently the head Varsity coach at James Island Charter High school. This is a new chapter in life and plan to take all I have learned from my days in the Chicagoland area and apply those with the athletes that I am lucky enough to coach down in the Charleston area.

I’ve been coaching at the club level since 2007, working with both boys and girls from ages 13-18. I have enjoyed every year thus far and look forward to every future team I’ll have the opportunity to coach, as I am able to share my knowledge and passion for volleyball, allowing me to give back to the sport that has given me so much.

We would like to welcome Chas Kennedy to the Top Flight staff. Chas brings over 27 years of coaching and playing knowledge. In addition, he has several National Open Championship Wins and even more top 5 finishes. He has lived his entire coaching career with this motto:

“A good coach will make his players see what they can be rather than what they are.” – Ara Parasheghian

He believes athletes need to have two things every day, effort and fun! Keep reading for more information on Chas’s coaching philosophy as well as his volleyball bio.

“To me that means providing the players the technique and movements needed but, more importantly, allowing that player to find the confidence and belief within themselves to be the best volleyball player and person they can be. To achieve this player belief, a point of focus on oneself and many confident correct reps are needed. I believe when a player is moving confidently and in control of themselves, then they can truly understand ball control and, because the “Ball Never Lies,” this is key to winning points on the court.”

“I ask my players for two things in this process: Effort and Fun”

“If you can give it all you’ve got and enjoy the process, then once all players are moving with this confidence within a team, they can finally see what kind of legacy they can leave.”

“I look forward to bringing my passion for volleyball to the coaches, players and families at Top Flight VBC.”

Personal Bio:

• Career Club Volleyball Coach (Juniors 10-18’s)
• Played Collegiate and Club Volleyball
• Head/Assistant Coach, 3 Open Division AAU National Championships.
• Head/Assistant Coach, Final Four US National teams.
• 6X Head Coach, AAU/US National Elite 8 Open Division teams.
• 5X Head Coach, USA National Open Division Qualifying teams.
• 13X Head Coach, USA National Qualifying teams. (All divisions)

Help us in welcoming Chas to the Top Flight Family!

Club Manager