Hall of Fame
Mr. Kevin Coates earned both his Bachelor's Degree in Physical Education in 1979 and his
Master of Art Degree in Administration in 2007 from Bowie State University.
Mr. Kevin Coates Bowie State athletic career started in 1974 as a member of the Football
team. Over the course of his Football career, Kevin, achieved recognition as one of the
Bowie's best players. Kevin was honored as All State, All NAIA, All CIAA, All Conference, All-District 19, CIAA Player of the Week (three times) - 1978, Selected among the Top 50 Black College Football Players in the Country - 1978, and selected to the First Black College All-Star Game in New Orleans - 1979. Kevin was a Co-Leader of the Team in unassisted tackles, sacks, blocked punts and forced fumbles - 1978. Kevin was also Co-Captain of the BSU Football Team in 1978. Kevin played semi-pro football with Metro Bucs from 1979 to 1993.
He was a three-time All-League Defensive player. In 1993, the Metro Bucs won the National Championship.
Mr. Kevin Coates is currently a Physical Education Teacher with the Prince George’s County Public schools system and has over 34 years of teaching experience.
Kevin community service includes appointment of trustee at Bethlehem Baptist Church in
Washington, DC. In this role he is involved in programs to feed the hungry, cloth and
provide educational opportunities for youth. He is a member of Alpha Phi Alphas Fraternity,
Inc.
Mr. Coate’s parents are the Rev. Dr. James E. Coates and Dr. Sandra P. Coates. Kevin is
married to Adrica Coates and the proud father of three: LaDonya Coates, Kevin Coates II and Branden Coates. Kevin has two Grandchildren, Aaliyah Coates and Kevin Coates III.
Kevin's athletic highlights include: anchoring Bowie State #1 Ranked Defense in the Nation
(1978) Division I, II &III and Retirement of his Jersey Numbers 80 and 81. Proclaimed by the
Head Football Coach, Dr. John Organ, and the BSU President, Dr. Rufus L Barfield, in 1978.
