 Todd's mother, Linda Kennett, followed in her son's path and became an accomplished rower, including winning the Head of the Charles Regatta, a three-mile course in the women's Grand Masters singles division, for four consecutive years, 1998–2001.After Graduating from Cornell in June 1991, Kennett served as coach of the Ithaca College women's novice rowing program from 1992 to 1993.He led the squad to a 22–2 record, two New York State Small School titles and two Murphy Cups.