Joseph Lightfoot
jlightfoot@kcc.edu
815-802-8563

In 2008, Joseph Lightfoot entered his 15th year in the Cavaliers program, and his third year as head coach.

Lightfoot was a starting guard/small forward for the nationally ranked Cavaliers squad in 1988 and 1989. In 1989, he was named to the NJCAA 12-member All-Star team. After KCC, he continued his career at Western Kentucky University in Bowling Green, playing for Ralph Willard.

In 2000, Coach Lightfoot became the college’s first former athlete to both play and coach in the national finals. He has been directly involved in 372 wins as both a player and coach.

Prior to completing his degree at Western Kentucky University, Lightfoot graduated with an associate degree in Liberal Studies from KCC in 1989. Lightfoot is a 1987 graduate of Kankakee High School and works in KCC’s department of Student Services as coordinator of Target Group Services and as an academic adviser.

Coach Lightfoot and his wife Staci reside in Kankakee. They are the proud parents of Joseph Willie III, Sion Joseph and Jace Sanaa.