Kevin Maxen Becomes First Male Coach In U.S. Men’s Sports To Come Out Publicly As Gay
The Jacksonville Jaguars’ assistant strength and conditioning coach, Kevin Maxen, has become the first male coach in American men’s professional sports to come out publicly as gay. In an interview, Maxen told Outsports that he made the decision because he didn’t want to hide himself any longer and wished to potentially inspire others. “I want to be vocal in support of people living how they want to live, but I also want to just live and not feel fear about how people will react,” he said. Jaguars owner Shad Khan, who supported recent city legislation that expanded protections based on sexual o...