Quarterback: biggest growth has come from mix of peers, cultures

November 21, 2025

Kentwood — Kayd Coffman talks about high school and football at East Kentwood, where he and his team work together every day to improve.

“I need to help everyone and elevate that level of their performance,” said the senior quarterback.

Kayd is featured in this video as part of a series called “Through the Eyes of Our Students,” created by Kentwood Public Schools and Aves Films. It shares stories of students who attend Kentwood Public Schools. The district is the most diverse in Michigan.

School News Network will share future videos in the series as well.

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Erin Albanese

Erin Albanese is managing editor and reporter, covering Kentwood, Lowell and Wyoming. She was one of the original SNN staff writers, helping launch the site in 2013, and enjoys fulfilling the mission of sharing the stories of public education. She has worked as a journalist in the Grand Rapids area since 2000. A graduate of Central Michigan University, she has written for The Grand Rapids Press, Advance Newspapers, On-the-Town Magazine and Group Tour Media. Read Erin's full bio