He had proven his big-time acumen as a top assistant to Notre Dame’s Mike Brey for nine seasons (ND, 167-86 record). There were no naysayers, says Regan, as he made scores of calls to basketball insiders while vetting Kearney’s credentials and character. Willard “texted and e-mailed” his players, telling them not to fret, that they were in “terrific hands.” He gave Regan an enthusiastic thumbs-up, praising the choice on his Web site. Willard, after coaching at his alma mater for 10 years, warmly endorsed the candidacy of Kearney, a longtime friend. Athletic Director Dick Regan ’76 selected Kearney from a field of more than 50 applicants when Willard made a sudden decision in June to join his pal Rick Pitino at the University of Louisville. Now he is the head basketball coach at Holy Cross, trying to fill the huge sneakers of departing Ralph Willard ’67. Someday, someplace.Ībout to turn 50 this November, finally Kearney knocked on a door of opportunity and somebody said, “Come in.” He believed hard work and determination would be rewarded. He couldn’t be shooed away from playing at Scranton University. He would not give up on himself at Cardinal O’Hara High. There is, however, no quit in Sean Kearney. As a coach, he has served as an understudy for 22 seasons, wondering if his chance for a lead role would ever come. As a high school and college player, he sat on the edge of the bench a lot, eager to get the minutes that he had earned in practices. Jamesįorever he has been the kid lingering at courtside, waiting to be asked to play. Off the Bench New basketball coach Sean Kearney brings a never-quit attitude to Mount St. Office of Recreation, Intramurals, and Club Sports.McFarland Center for Religion, Ethics and Culture.Orientations & Information for Incoming Students.
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