Kevin Boyle is widely recognized nationally as one of the premier high school basketball coaches in the United States. For over two decades, Coach Boyle has coached elite high school programs at St. Patrick, NJ and Montverde Academy. His teams have been ranked in the nation’s top 25 in various national polls such as MaxPreps.com, ESPN Rise, and USA Today in each season over the last 20 years. Boyle led St. Pats to five Tournament of Champions (TOC) championships in 1998, 2003, 2006, 2007 and 2009, eight Parochial North Championships, and 15 Union County Championships. St. Patrick was ranked No.1, six times during his tenure by The Newark Star Ledger.
Under Boyle in 2011, in just his first season, Montverde Academy was ranked 12th nationally by ESPN and reached the finals of the ESPN National Boy’s High School Championship, which was televised nationally on ESPN.
Overall, Boyle has led the Eagles to seven national championships in 10 years.
He is considered by many college coaches as one of the best teacher’s and strategists of the game on and off the court. Coach Boyle’s accomplishments are rooted in his unwavering desire and capability to develop the highest performing teams and student-athletes.
On December 3, 2022, Boyle became only the 63rd high school basketball coach in American high school basketball history to earn 800 career wins.
“Kevin runs his high school program like an elite college program. A year round commitment, a commitment to academics in preparing kids for college academically like we prepare kids to graduate, his skill development for guys on and off the court is phenomenal. Over the years, Kevin has taken countless young men, turned their lives around and made them into good students, tough competitors, and well-rounded people. That’s why he always has one of the top teams in the country.”
Jay Wright – Former Head Men’s Basketball and National Champion Coach – Villanova University
Coach Boyle has been honored by being named Max Prep's Coach of the Decade (2010-2020). He was also named the Head Coach for the USA Junior National team at the 2012 USA Nike Hoop Summit. Additionally, he was chosen as the 2018 and 2011 Naismith National Coach of the Year, 2009 ESPN/Rise Coach of the Year, and the 2007 USA Today Coach of the Year. He has also served as Head Coach for the Jordan Brand Classic on three different occasions where he has coached players such as Lebron James, Blake Griffin, and Derrick Rose.
Boyle has helped develop more than 50 NCAA Division-I scholarship athletes and more than 15 professional players including Kyrie Irving (#1 NBA pick 2011), Ben Simmons (#1 NBA pick in 2016 and NBA Rookie of the Year in 2018), Michael Kidd Gilchrest (#2 NBA pick 2012), Scottie Barnes (2022 NBA Rookie of the Year), Joel Embiid (2023 NBA Most Valuable Player) Samuel Dalembert and Al Harrington. Boyle is the only high school coach to produce the #1 and #2 NBA draft picks in consecutive years (2011, 2012).
Former and Current NBA Players Who Played For Coach Boyle
- Cade Cunningham - Detroit Pistons
- Day'Ron Sharpe - New Jersey Nets
- Moses Moody - Golden State Warriors
- Scottie Barnes - Toronto Raptors
- R.J. Barrett - New York Knicks
- Ben Simmons - Philadelphia 76ers
- Joel Embiid - Philadelphia 76ers
- D’Angelo Russell - Golden State Warriors
- Luc Mbah a Moute - Los Angeles Clippers
- Dakari Johnson - Oklahoma City Thunder
- Solomon Alabi - Dallas Mavericks)
- Al Harrington - Denver Nuggets
- Sam Dalembert – Houston Rockets
- Michael Kidd Gilcrest - Charlotte Hornets – National Champion, University of Kentucky/# 2 Pick NBA Draft 2012
- Kyrie Irving - Duke/1st Pick 2011 NBA Draft and NBA Rookie of the Year 2012
- Michael Frazier – Houston Rockets
- Jalen Duran - Charlotte Hornets
- Andrew Nembhard - Indiana Pacers
- Caleb Houstan - Orlando Magic
- Dariq Whitehead - Brooklyn Nets
- Jalen Hood Schifino - Los Angeles Lakers
Coach Boyle is a former student athlete and graduate of St. Peter’s University where he is second on the single season assist list. He began his collegiate career at Seton Hall University under Head Coach Bill Raftery.
Coach Boyle and his wife Kelly are the devoted parents of Kelscey, Kevin Jr., and Brendan and additionally are deeply committed to efforts within the community, most notably working to promote and support the Special Olympics.
