Boston College Athletics
Murphy Named Head Football Equipment Manager
July 12, 2012 | Football
July 12, 2012
Kevin Murphy, assistant equipment manager for Olympic sports at Boston College since February 2010, has been named head equipment manager for the Eagles' football program.
Murphy's responsibilities include maintaining the program's equipment inventory, working directly with the athletic business office to ensure proper allocation of and adherence to the team's budget. Additionally, he is charged with formulation and implementation of equipment policies and procedures, including the issuing of equipment, inventory controls, laundry services and equipment security, as well as supervision of a staff of student workers.
The 2012 season marks his eighth year affiliated with Boston College and its athletics department. Murphy served four years as student manager for the football team while pursuing his undergraduate degree before becoming a graduate intern within the football equipment operation for the 2009 season. He was hired on a full-time basis at the conclusion of the season and managed the equipment budgets and needs for basketball, soccer, cross country, softball and lacrosse for more than two years.
Murphy is a 2009 Boston College graduate with a degree in communications who earned his master's degree in administrative sciences from BC in May 2011.
He is a native of Lowell, Mass.
Murphy replaces former head equipment manager for football Dave Schoenfeld, who is now with the New England Patriots.
