Fox News Digital spoke to Coach Joe Kennedy of Bremerton, Washington, on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023, just one day after he triumphantly returned to the high school football field after his court battle.

Former high school football assistant coach Joe Kennedy and his lawyer Hiram Sasser appeared on "Fox & Friends" on Friday. They allege that Kennedy faced retaliation from the school district.

Coach Joe Kennedy, who returned to the football field on Sept. 1, 2023, spoke to Fox News Digital about his potential next moves in life — and said he and his wife are "praying" for guidance.

The Supreme Court ruled in favor of Coach Joe Kennedy Monday, stating his school district violated his First Amendment rights by firing him for reciting postgame prayers.

Coach Joe Kennedy, who returned to high school football in Bremerton, Washington this past weekend, announced he is resigning to care for an ailing family member, among other things.

Bremerton High School assistant football coach Joe Kennedy will coach his first game since 2015 on Friday night. Thu, 01 May 2025 21:51:32 GMT (1746136292581) Story Infinite Scroll ...

Though he will not be coaching this fall, Kennedy will likely be busy, as a book telling his story, “Average Joe: The Coach Joe Kennedy Story,” is due out on Oct. 24.

(Photo provided by Joe Kennedy) Following the Supreme Court’s decision in 2022, Kennedy was reinstated as an assistant football coach. He returned to the field to coach one game on Sept. 1, 2023.

Football coach Joe Kennedy said he hopes to inspire others as his journey to the Supreme Court to defend his First Amendment rights hits the big screen this weekend. Average Joe debuts across ...