Coach Kaz has lived in Knoxville for 7 years and is a dedicated member of the Sacred Heart Parish and School. He and his wife, Michele, have six children, five of whom have attended or graduated from Sacred Heart.

With 25 years of coaching experience across multiple sports—football, basketball, and softball—Coach Kaz brings a wealth of knowledge to our program. His past coaching roles include:

• Middle School Girls and Boys Basketball at St. Paul (Westerville, OH)

• Girls 7th and 8th Grade Competitive Teams

• Boys AAU Competitive Team

• Most recently, coaching Elementary and Middle School Girls teams in the WBBL

Coach Kaz is passionate about helping athletes develop their skills and integrate personal growth with team success. Off the court, he enjoys family time, board games, movie nights, and reading.

Ken "Coach Kaz" Kaczmarek
Head Basketball Coach
kaz.michele17@gmail.com 

Coach Blake is one of our primary coaching interns and is currently completing his Masters at the University of Tennessee.  He will be working with our athletic department, working across multiple sports programs. As part of this role, he will be actively involved with our girls team, bringing energy and support to their development.

Blake is a dedicated coach with a passion for developing young athletes. Born and raised in Chattanooga, Tennessee, he has a deep-rooted connection to the local basketball community. He spent four years as a team manager and analyst for the McCallie School basketball program, where he gained valuable insight into the game and team operations.

In addition to his experience at McCallie, Blake has further developed his coaching skills at St. John Neumann and has worked extensively at various sports camps throughout the summer. His commitment to player development is evident in his ability to connect with athletes of all ages and backgrounds.

Currently pursuing a degree in Sports Management at the University of Tennessee, with a focus on youth sports and athletic program management, Blake is driven to make a positive impact on the lives of young athletes. He is excited to bring his enthusiasm, knowledge, and experience to our basketball programs.

Blake Fryar
nyx598@vols.utk.edu