New York State
Basketball Hall of Fame
Stephen Kmack, 2018
Potsdam State, St. Lawrence HS, Potsdam HS, Section 10
Coach Steve Kmack’s career spanned 36 years, with an overall record of 373-99 (79%). Steve served 13 years as Assistant Varsity Coach at Potsdam State, top assistant on the ’81 National Championship Team. He also spent 7 years as the Head J.V. Coach amassing a 91-14 record that included a 21-0 mark (’84). Steve was a successful coach and educator at Potsdam High School. In 16 years, his teams won 8 Divisional, 8 Sectional, 4 Overall Section X Titles and made 3 Final 4 appearances. Steve was honored with many accolades, including multiple “Coach of the Year” awards. Coach Kmack is a well-respected defensive tactician with over 40 years as a guest speaker and clinician at area schools, colleges and basketball camps.