NFL coach Kevin Maxen makes sports history by coming out as gay
spoke to Outsports about his barrier-breaking decision.“I don’t want to feel like I have to think about it anymore,” he said. “I don’t want to feel like I have to lie about who I am seeing, or why I am living with someone else.”While Maxen has been privately out for some time–he’s dated his boyfriend, Nick, for over two years–he says support from friends and family prompted him to finally live the open life he’s always wanted.“It wasn’t until recently – and with the immense love and support of my family, my friends, colleagues and peers, and the courage and sacrifice from my partner – that I realized I have the right and responsibility to love and be loved, and that maybe sharing this will hopefully give someone else the strength to accept their own life and take control of their own story,” he said.Had the honor to play for Coach Kev.
He was someone who believed in me when not many other coaches did. Pushed me to become a better player & more importantly better person.
A TRUE role model of mine and epitome of what a coach should be. @Coach_Kev_ #TDG #WRP #OFBK #TheBest https://t.co/4xZkDLFgBbSo awesome to see.
Congrats Kevin https://t.co/Orf6nu1ZF3Good for him. I look forward to the day when there are no more firsts. https://t.co/LAQyy80HcOCoach Maxen was the strength coach at my high school.
