A native of Swansea, Illinois, Connor Court has had a deep passion for hockey since he was 4 years old learning how to skate. Coach Court was devoted to bettering himself on the ice all throughout his childhood, which led him to having a successful high school career at Belleville East High School in Belleville, IL.
Connor became a standout prospect, allowing him to play junior hockey for the Boston Bandits for three years. Connor excelled with the Bandits, becoming the assistant captain and working his way up to the collegiate ranks. After his final year of junior hockey, Connor went on to play for the University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth. His hard work and dedication helped him earn assistant captaincy his senior year, all while earning the ACHA All-American Scholar award for his excellent academic standing.
Connor carried his love of hockey into the coaching profession, first working as a coach for the Neponset Valley River Rats in 2018. During the 2020-21 junior hockey season, he coached for the Lincoln Stars of the USHL, cultivating 7 future NHL draft picks, future NCAA commits, and representatives of the World Junior Championships. In the fall of 2021, Connor arrived at South Kent and instantly found success. Since the beginning of his tenure, Connor has won many tournaments as a head coach, such as the 15O Beast League Playoffs, the Northwood School Tournament, the 2021-22 South Kent Fall Classic and the 2021-22 South Kent New Year’s Invitational. Connor currently reigns as the 15) head coach.
Since joining South Kent, Connor has made it a mission to develop the young men into well-rounded individuals, leaders on and off the ice. He aims to do everything in his power to help his players reach their hockey goals and give them the opportunity to reach their fullest potential in all aspects of life. When not on the ice, Connor enjoys playing golf and tennis, and he loves to spend quality time with his family and friends.