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Barrage Head Coach, Spencer Ford, announced today the hiring of Kevin Keenan as an Assistant Coach, overseeing the goalies."Kevin is different than others, as he has the great ability to save the day whenever his number is called," said Head Coach, Spencer Ford. "During his playing days he found success, whether or not he was given time to prepare. He has stepped up in the pivotal moments, including coming in the middle of the MLL Championship to make the game-winning saves. Managing the demands of his position were Kevin's greatest challenges, as being an incredible teammate and person always came easy to him. He dove deep to support the Barrage in their Championship endeavors in the past, and we know he will do the same for us this season and into the future."Kevin Keenan joined the Barrage during his first year of Major League Lacrosse play, in 2006. He played with the Barrage from 2006 to 2008. During that time Keenan won two championships with the Barrage. In 2007 he played an instrumental role in the Championship game, coming in as the backup goalie and saving the day. After his time with the Barrage, Keenan went on to play for the Lizards in 2009 and 2010.Keenan began his playing career locally, with Springfield High School. He was a multi-sport athlete, acting as a two-way starter on the 1994 football team that was undefeated in the regular season, winning the Central League title and qualifying for the Pennsylvania State Playoffs. He then played Goalie and was captain of the lacrosse team, recognized as team MVP and received All Delco and All State honors his junior and senior years. In 1995, he was recognized as Male Athlete of the Year for Springfield. Keenan is currently sits seventh on the all-time career save list and third for saves in a single-season for the State of Philadelphia. Due to his decorated career with Springfield and after graduating, Keenan was inducted into the Springfield High School Athletics Hall of Fame in 2011.After graduating from Springfield in 1995 Keenan went on to serve as a goalie for Pennsylvania State University where he finished second on the All Time Save list. Keenan was elected team MVP at PSU three times and was Captain his senior year. He finished his career second all-time for career saves, and he currently sits fourth. (Fellow Springfield alumnus and MLL goalie, Austin Kaut, currently sits in second for the Nittany Lions.)Kevin is a founder and current Board member of Springfield Cougars Lacrosse Club. Kevin also volunteers his time to the Club as a Head Coach. Kevin has also volunteered his services as Head Coach of a local G5 team."I was a 14th round draft pick; end line cones got picked before me!" said Keenan. "But I scrapped and fought for a roster spot, then battled every day for my teammates and the fans of Philadelphia. As a Philly guy, we have the most passionate fans, and Philadelphia deserves to have a Major League Lacrosse team to rally around. I am excited to be back with Spencer and Doc and can promise you that we will take the field with that same fire and passion."Come cheer on Coach Keenan and the Barrage this season. The Barrage home schedule will open with the team facing the Chesapeake Bayhawks on June 6. For more information on Barrage season tickets, please email info@phillybarrage.com or call (267) 843-0111. Tickets will go on sale on Wednesday, March 11.The Philadelphia Barrage will be returning to Philadelphia in the 2020 season. Major League Lacrosse's (MLL) Philadelphia Barrage played in Philadelphia in the 2004 to 2008 MLL seasons. In that time the Barrage won three national championships and won 62% of their games. The Barrage will be led by Spencer Ford and will carry on their tradition of success in 2020. The Barrage will offer fans the opportunity to be a part of this growing, fast-paced, exciting professional lacrosse community through a family friendly sporting experience. For information on tickets, to get the latest Barrage news and to get geared up for the 2020 season, visit: https://phillybarrage.com/ Twitter: @phillybarrage Instagram: @philadelphiabarrage Facebook: facebook.com/philadelphiabarrage