Saline High School has named Kevin Hill as head coach of the boys basketball program, replacing Klint Robinson, who announced his retirement following theBobcats’ Class C state tournament appearance.
While the hiring of Hill begins a new era in Bobcat basketball, it also continues the values and traditions Saline High School is known for, as Hill has been the boys’ basketball assistant coach for the past five years.
“I am tremendously blessed and give all glory to God for being chosen for this position,” said Hill. “I also want to give thanks to Klint (Robinson) and Principal Salvaterra for trusting and believing in me that I will continue to give our kids the leadership and dedication to the program that they have been fortunate to have in the past and deserve.”
After graduating from Grambling High School in 2002, the Dubach native gained his Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree from Grambling State University in 2002 before earning his Master’s Degree from Ashford University.
Hill’s 20-year educational system journey has always included basketball as part of his becoming a high school head coach. For 15 years, Hill was employed by Lincoln Parish Schools as a Discipline Coordinator where he also was heavily involved in elementary and junior high basketball.
Included was founding the Lincoln Parish Elementary School League while he was at Ruston Elementary School. Additional stops was at A.E. Phillips School in Ruston and at Ruston Junior High School before coming to Saline High in 2020.
“Kevin has been an invaluable asset to our program over the past five years,” said former SHS coach Robinson. “His taking over the program is the best thing that could have happened for our guys.”
Hill looks forward to continuing the great tradition of Bobcat basketball while also being eager to put his own stamp on the program.
“I don’t take being allowed to coach our guys lightly,” said Hill. “I will give every ounce of energy I have to make sure that Saline continues to be one of the best programs in the state, not only on the court but in the classroom as well. It is my goal to develop these young men not only to become great players but also to be prepared for their next stage of life as adults and parents.”