Larry Kennan is a Super Bowl Winning Quarterback Coach offering experience, commitment, enthusiasm and innovative training techniques for immediate results and positive impact in any offensive system. Expertise in the training and development of NFL quarterbacks including Drew Bledsoe and Jeff Hostetler. Diversified experience preparing and showcasing seven 1st round NFL draft picks (IMG quarterback clients) for the Indianapolis Combine or personal workouts.
Professional Experience
1998-present
NFL Coaches Association, Executive Director / Staff Director
First full-time Executive Director of the NFLCA.
Established offices at the NFL Players Association.
Represented NFL Coaches as a group to NFL officials.
NFL Coaching Experience
New England Patriots, Offensive Coordinator; 1997
(AFC East Champions) Drew Bledsoe - highest QB rating of career (87.7)
Oakland Raiders, Offensive Coordinator/QB Coach; 1996
Jeff Hostetler had the highest QB Rating of his career (83.2)
New Orleans Saints, TE Coach; 1995
TE’s accounted for 102 receptions, 1160 yards, 7 TD’s
Seattle Seahawks, Offensive Coordinator/QB Coach; 1992-94
Led NFL in rushing, 2,015 yards in 1993
Rick Mirer - third most passes completed and passing yards by rookie in NFL history
London Monarchs (WLAF), Head Coach; 1991
World Bowl Champions, QB Stan Gelbaugh, League MVP, five 300-yard passing games (9 starts)
10-1 record, 31 points per game
Indianapolis Colts, Offensive Coordinator/QB Coach; 1988-90
Jeff George 73.8 passer rating as rookie, 17 TD’s in 12 starts
Denver Broncos, Wide Receiver Coach; 1988
Los Angeles Raiders, Quarterback Coach; 1982-87
Super Bowl XVIII Champion
Collegiate/Other Coaching Experience
Lamar University, Head Coach, 1979-81
Southern Methodist University, Offensive Coordinator, 1976-78
University of Nevada Las Vegas, Offensive Coordinator, 1973-75
Arvada West High School, Assistant Coach, 1972
University of Colorado, TE Coach, 1969-71
Garden Grove High School, Assistant Coach, 1967-68
Addendum
In addition to my coaching experience, I have worked with the following QB clients since 1999 to prepare them for the Indianapolis Combine and their personal workouts, which I conducted.*
2007, Drew Stanton. 2007 draft eligible
2005, Alex Smith, #1 overall pick
2004, Eli Manning, #1 overall pick
Drew Henson former Dallas Cowboys backup QB
2003, Byron Leftwich, #7 overall pick
2004, Eli Manning, #1 overall pick
Tony Romo, Dallas Cowboys QB
2001, Drew Brees, #32 overall pick
2004, Eli Manning, #1 overall pick
Chris Weinke*, #106 overall pick
2000, Chad Pennington, #18 overall pick
1999, Tim Couch, #1 overall pick
Cade McNown, #12 overall pick
* I did not conduct Chris Weinke’s personal workout because I was unable to make it due to inclement weather.
Worked under the following Head Coaches:
Tom Flores (twice)
Dan Reeves
Ron Meyer
Jim Mora
Mike White
Pete Carroll
Worked with the following Current Head Coaches:
Jim Haslett
John Fox
Jim Mora, Jr.
Chan Gailey
Staffs I have assembled:
Lamar Cardinals: Carl Smith (OC – Jacksonville Jaguars), Brad Seely (Special Teams Coordinator – New England Patriots), Kenneth Pope (Assistant Head Coach – Texas A&M), Mike Santiago (OC – Utah State), Johnny Barr (Recruiting Coordinator – Texas A&M), Dave Beckman (longtime NFL scout).
London Monarchs:
George Warhop (OL – San Francisco), Jim Washburn (DL – Tennessee Titans), Hue Jackson (WR – Cincinnati Bengals), Ray Willsey (3 World Bowl Rings as Defensive Coordinator, 2 Super Bowl Rings as NFL Assistant).