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Raymond Kiddy

More Than A Coach and A Witness To Strength

Raymond Kiddy has spent a lifetime leading from the sidelines, but what he’s learned has gone far beyond the field. A longtime coach, educator, and mentor, Ray is known not just for building teams but for being a steady presence when life throws its hardest challenges. His memoir, A Road No One Traveled – Side Effects of Coaching, invites readers into the most emotional, unexpected, and life-defining season of his coaching career. It’s not just about sports, it’s about grief, growth, and the powerful impact of simply showing up.

About the Author

Raymond Kiddy

Raymond Kiddy is a Maryland native, educator, and veteran coach with over four decades of experience in youth athletics and school leadership. From sandlot football games in his backyard to developing varsity programs at Bishop Walsh School, Ray has always been driven by a deep belief in the power of mentorship and community. Throughout his career, he has served not only as a coach but as a headmaster, guidance counsellor, and steady anchor for generations of students and athletes. His leadership style is rooted in presence, empathy, and a fierce commitment to walking beside young people in their hardest moments—not just their victories.

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A Road No One Traveled

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A Road No One Traveled

In A Road No One Traveled – Side Effects of Coaching, Raymond Kiddy recounts the most emotionally challenging season of his life—a 2017 high school soccer season marked not by wins or losses, but by tragedy, grief, and the unshakable bond of a team forced to grow up too fast. When several players faced heartbreaking personal losses in a short span of time, Kiddy found himself navigating more than game strategies—he was helping his players survive the unimaginable.

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