The Sacramento Kings announced today that they have hired a new Vice President of the Kings Academy and professional development.
Galen Duncan, who spent the last 10 years as senior director of player development with the Detroit Lions, will take on the role of player development and establishing a player-centric curriculum that aligns with the organization's philosophy to help athletes mature into well-rounded professionals.
Though he has a Ph.D. in health psychology, Duncan considers himself more of a life coach than a sports psychologist. While with the Lions, he advised players regarding housing options, financial education tools, counseling connections and off-field career opportunities.