LaTraviaus Kingsland-Kennedy joined the Slippery Rock coaching staff as a defensive backs coach in 2026.
CAREER AT A GLANCE
• Joined the SRU staff in 2026 after playing and coaching with the Geelong Buccaneers in Australia
• Also worked with Hoop Habits as the director of sports performance and at Benilde-St. Margaret's as the head of skill development and sports performance for football and basketball.
COACHING TIMELINE
• 2026-present: Slippery Rock (defensive backs)
• 2025-26: Geelong Buccaneers (defensive backs)
• 2023-25: Elite Training Academy (assistant strength coach)
ATHLETIC CAREER
• Two-time All-Conference defensive back at NAIA Midland University
• Tallied 83 tackles, 11 pass breakups and three INT in 22 games at Midland
• NAIA First Team Academic All-American
• Played professionally in Australia with the Geelong Buccaneers
PERSONAL
• Earned MBA from Midland University in 2023
• Earned bachelor's in business administration from Midland University in 2022
• Earned associate's degree from Allan Hancock College in 2020
• Native of Anchorage, Alaska
