Kenny Cox joined the Emory University Track and Field Team as an assistant coach of sprints and jumps beginning in the fall of 2006.

Hailing from Fuquay-Varina, NC, Cox received his bachelor's degree in communication studies from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, after competing on the Men's Track and Field team from 1995-1999.  Cox was a sprinter, running the 60, 100 and 200 meter events.  He also competed on the school's football team during the 1997 season.

After graduating, Cox served as the Assistant Volunteer Manager for the track and field events at the Special Olympics World Games in Raleigh, NC, assisting in the event planning and coordinating the training of over 50 volunteers.  In May 2003, he became the Sprint Coach for the Metro Atlanta Chapter of the Boys and Girls Club of America, where he coached athletes from ages eight to 18 in the 100 and 200 meter runs, and the 400 meter relay events.

Kenny has earned USA Weightlifting Club Coach and Fitness Instructor Training Academy (FITA) certifications prior to coming to Emory. In addition, he has his U.S Track and Field Coaches Association Diploma and his U.S.A.Track and Field certification (Level I). He is also CPR/AED certified by the American Heart Association.

Cox joined the Emory Athletics family in August of 2006 as a member of the strength and conditioning staff.