Coaching Staff
Gavin McKinney – Head Coach
- Head Women’s Soccer Coach at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
- 19 years of collegiate coaching experience
- Multiple-time Conference Coach of the Year
- Led programs to conference championships and national recognition
- Extensive background in player development and recruiting
- Experienced in guiding athletes from youth soccer through the college level
Coach McKinney brings a proven track record of developing players both on and off the field. His coaching philosophy emphasizes technical quality, intelligent decision-making, competitive mentality, and long-term development. Through Chattanooga Soccer Camps and McKinney Soccer Development, he is committed to providing players with a professional, high-level training experience that reflects the demands of the modern game.
Staff Coaches
- Josie Rix
Assistant Coach, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
Assistant Camp Director - Danny McBride (Group Training)
Experienced club and private training coach - Codi Crippen (Group Training/Camp Coach)
Player development coach specializing in technical and small-group training - Current NCAA Division I Soccer Players
Selected student-athletes who assist with training and provide high-level demonstration, energy, and mentorship
Our staff combines experienced coaches with current collegiate players to create a training environment that is competitive, engaging, and reflective of high-level soccer.