Ron Kane
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | American |
| Career information | |
| High school | The Lawrenceville School |
| College | Franklin & Marshall College |
| Coaching career | 1991–2020 |
| Career history | |
Coaching | |
| 1991-2020 | The Lawrenceville School (Boys) |
| Career highlights | |
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Ron Kane is an American educator and basketball coach who led the boys’ basketball program at The Lawrenceville School from 1991 to 2020.
Early life and education
Kane attended Lawrenceville School, graduating in 1983.[1] As a student-athlete, he earned 12 varsity letters across football, basketball, and baseball before continuing as a three-sport athlete at Franklin & Marshall College.[2]
Coaching career
The Lawrenceville School (1991–2020)
After serving as an assistant coach under Armond Hill, Kane began leading the boys’ basketball program at Lawrenceville School in 1991. He remained head coach for 29 seasons and also served on the school’s faculty as an English teacher.[3] Kane stepped down from the position in May 2020.[2]
During Kane’s tenure, Lawrenceville won the Prep A state championship and both the regular season and tournament titles of the Mid-Atlantic Prep League.[4] In 2013, Kane coached the team to the Mid-Atlantic Prep League tournament final following a semifinal victory over Blair Academy.[5]
Following Kane’s departure, Doug Davis was appointed as the next head coach, as announced later in 2020.[6]
Players coached
Kane coached Claude Pardue, current assistant coach for the Tulane men's basketball team.[4] Kane also coached Mathew Johnson.[7]
Personal
In profiles published by Town Topics in 2015 and 2018, his daughter cited his coaching background as an influence on her continued participation in competitive basketball prior to enrolling at Franklin & Marshall.[8][9]
In 2020, his son Aidan Kane completed his senior season playing under him.[10]
In addition to basketball, Kane has worked as a youth sports instructor and camp director. He has served as a director for Nike Junior Golf Camps.[11]
References
- ^ "The Lawrentian – Winter/Spring 2025". The Lawrentian. Lawrenceville School. p. 19. Retrieved 30 December 2025.
- ^ a b "Lawrenceville boys basketball coach steps down after 29 years". NJ.com. May 2020. Retrieved 30 December 2025.
- ^ "Summer 2020". The Lawrentian. Lawrenceville School. p. 10. Retrieved 30 December 2025.
- ^ a b "Claude Pardue bio" (PDF). Georgia State Athletics. Retrieved 30 December 2025.
- ^ "Lawrenceville School boys basketball semifinal coverage". NJ.com. February 2013. Retrieved 30 December 2025.
- ^ "Lawrenceville hires ex-Princeton star Doug Davis as boys basketball coach". The Trentonian. July 22, 2020. Retrieved 30 December 2025.
- ^ "Burlington County native Mathew Johnson's journey from high school basketball to college scouting". The Philadelphia Inquirer. May 18, 2023. Retrieved 30 December 2025.
- ^ "Finding a home with PDS girls basketball: freshman Kane emerging as key performer". Town Topics. January 14, 2015. Retrieved 30 December 2025.
- ^ "Kane making most of final basketball season, starring for PDS girls' hoops at Stuart tourney". Town Topics. January 3, 2018. Retrieved 30 December 2025.
- ^ "Like father, like son: Lawrenceville's Kane finishes where it all started". NJ.com. May 2020. Retrieved 30 December 2025.
- ^ "Ronnie Kane – Camp Director". US Sports Camps. Retrieved 30 December 2025.