Kevin Maxen, Jaguars assistant strength coach, comes out as first openly gay male coach in NFL

Jacksonville Jaguars assistant power and conditioning coach Kevin Maxen got here out publicly as homosexual Thursday, making him the primary recognized brazenly homosexual male coach within the NFL and in males’s skilled sports activities in america.

There are causes Maxen determined to return out publicly now, certainly one of which is with the ability to lead an open life along with his boyfriend, Nick, who he has been courting two years.

“I don’t wish to really feel like I’ve to consider it anymore,” Maxen, who joined the Jaguars’ employees final season, defined to Outsports. “I don’t wish to really feel like I’ve to lie about who I’m seeing or why I’m residing with another person.

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“I wish to be vocal in assist of individuals residing in how they wish to dwell, however I additionally simply wish to dwell and never really feel concern about how individuals will react.”

Maxen added that his assist system, which incorporates household, associates and colleagues, confirmed assist, permitting him to make the choice to return out publicly.

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“It wasn’t till lately — and with the immense love and assist of my household, my associates, colleagues and friends, and the braveness and sacrifice from my companion — that I spotted I’ve the proper and duty to like and be liked, and that possibly sharing this may hopefully give another person the power to just accept their very own life and take management of their very own story,” Maxen defined.

Maxen stated he’s “hopeful” his Jaguars colleagues settle for his fact.

“I’ve a fairly good humorousness,” he stated. “So, lots of the blokes I can joke with and never take something personally.”

The Jacksonville Jaguars video board after an AFC wild-card playoff recreation towards the Los Angeles Chargers at TIAA Financial institution Area Jan. 14, 2023, in Jacksonville, Fla. The Jaguars defeated the Chargers 31-30. (Don Juan Moore/Getty Photos)

“In an surroundings that’s diversifying, it’s a privilege to work alongside Kevin who’s hardworking, devoted and thriving as a power and conditioning coach for the Jaguars,” Jacksonville’s direct of participant improvement, Marcus Pollard, advised Outsports.

Former Jaguars middle Brandon Linder additionally stated Maxen was all the time somebody he might lean on.

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“Kevin was an enormous half in serving to me put together each Sunday throughout my final 12 months within the NFL” Linder stated. “He would write exercises for me with workout routines that will assist with my deficiencies, which helped me be the perfect model of myself on that subject. Our friendship grew with the time spent working collectively and us sharing lots of similarities on our views of life, being somebody that simply will get it.

“Kevin, I’m proud to name you a good friend and excited to see what the longer term holds for you, Kev. I do know your story might help so many individuals. You the person, All shall be nicely.”

A Jacksonville Jaguars helmet throughout an offseason exercise Could 30, 2023, at TIAA Financial institution subject in Jacksonville, Fla. (James Gilbert/Getty Photos)

Maxen was employed in Jacksonville after spending time with the Baylor Bears‘ and Vanderbilt Commodores’ soccer groups as a power and conditioning coach.

Becoming a member of the Jaguars led Maxen to work primarily with the linemen, each on offense and protection. He developed their exercise routine whereas preserving observe of everybody’s progress.

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Within the NFL, Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive lineman Carl Nassib grew to become the league’s first brazenly homosexual lively participant when he made his announcement in 2021 whereas taking part in for the Las Vegas Raiders.

San Francisco 49ers assistant Katie Sowers was the primary lady and brazenly homosexual coach in a Tremendous Bowl in 2020.