By Kyle Coppola
Montverde Academy’s Kevin Boyle Steps Down as Head Basketball Coach
MONTVERDE, Fla. — Kevin Boyle, the legendary head coach who turned Montverde Academy into a national high school basketball powerhouse, is stepping down from his role, the school announced Monday.
“It is with mixed emotions that Montverde Academy announces the departure of our esteemed Boys Varsity Basketball Head Coach and Director of the Center for Basketball Development, Kevin Boyle,” said Nicole Smith in a statement. “Coach Boyle has accepted an incredible opportunity that will further his illustrious career in basketball.”
(Coach Boyle has hosted countless basketball camps and has helped so many players make it to the next level in the game.)
Boyle, who took over the program in 2011, leaves behind a legacy of dominance. Under his leadership, the Eagles secured seven national championships in the past decade, consistently producing top-tier collegiate and professional talent. His tenure has seen Montverde Academy cement its reputation as one of the premier prep basketball programs in the country.
Beyond the accolades, Boyle made a lasting impact in Lake County, instilling values of discipline, teamwork, and perseverance in his players. Many of his former athletes have gone on to excel at the NCAA and NBA levels.
“As Coach Boyle embarks on this new chapter, we wish his family continued success and happiness,” the statement continued.
Montverde Academy remains committed to maintaining its elite basketball program. The school has announced plans to conduct a nationwide search for Boyle’s successor, seeking a leader who will uphold the program’s tradition of excellence and player development.
Boyle’s announced that he will become the next head basketball coach for Spire Academy in Ohio when the season is over.
Kyle Coppola was born in Newton, Massachusetts and received his Bachelor of Fine Arts in Communications from Curry College in 2016. After traveling to Florida on a family vacation, he decided he could not get enough of the warm weather and made the move from snowy Massachusetts to central Florida 8 years ago.
For the last decade Kyle has gained valuable experience in social media content creation, marketing and sales, writing, video production, sports announcing and even broadcasting for local radio stations, such as FM 102.9 in The Villages and FM 91.5 in Massachusetts. Every year he volunteers at The Villages Charter High School as a play-by-play sports announcer for the football games as well as a public address announcer for the basketball games, including the annual Battle at The Villages Tournament.
Outside the office Kyle is a husband and father to two beautiful girls along with their cat. In his spare time he likes to spend time with his family, travel, play golf and swim. He is also a huge sports junkie and even bigger motorsports fan and loves to attend racing events when he can.
