Jordan Bledsoe, prominent Hudson Valley athletic coach, dies at 37

The Hudson Valley community is mourning the unexpected death of Jordan Bledsoe, a prominent athletic coach and business owner, who passed away on September 25 at the age of 37.

Bledsoe was the owner and director of Velocity Sports Performance in Dutchess County, New York. For approximately 15 years, he trained young athletes across Dutchess and Westchester counties, earning certifications in over 45 sports. He was recognized by the Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce in 2024.

A former football player at Fordham University, where he served as team captain, Bledsoe was also a 2022 inductee into the Our Lady of Lourdes Athletic Hall of Fame. His former school released a statement honoring his dedication and the many lives he touched through his mentorship.