Bud Kilmer is a fictional character from the 2000 film Varsity Blues, directed by Peter Berg. He serves as the head coach of the high school football team in the small town of West Canaan, Texas. Kilmer is portrayed as a tough and demanding coach, focused on winning at all costs, often prioritizing the team's success over the well-being of his players. In the film, Kilmer's character embodies the pressures and expectations placed on high school athletes. His coaching style and attitude create conflict with the team's star quarterback, Jonathan Moxon, who begins to question the values of the sport and the sacrifices required to please Kilmer.