Hokie ClubBLACKSBURG – Head coach Mike Brizendine announced the addition of Kyle Kenney to the Virginia Tech men's soccer staff as Director of Operations on Wednesday.
Kenney joins the Hokies after serving in several capacities at Winthrop University since 2016. The Lumberton, North Carolina native joined the Eagles as the Director of Analytics & Logistics before spending time as both the women's and men's assistant coach.
While at Winthrop, Kenney worked with squads that upheld standards off the pitch, like the program expectations at Virginia Tech. The Eagles received five-consecutive United Soccer Coaches Academic awards and two players received the 2021 College Player Award of Distinction.
Prior to his time with Winthrop, Kenney served as an assistant coach at Brevard College and UNC Pembroke, including an appearance in the second round of the 2012 NCAA Tournament with Pembroke.
"I am beyond excited to join the Virginia Tech men's soccer program and Hokie Nation," Kenney said of his new position. "I would like to thank Coach Brizendine, the men's soccer staff, and the entire Virginia Tech athletic department for trusting me with this great opportunity. Virginia Tech has a passion for excellence not only on the field, but in the classroom as well. I look forward to fully immersing myself in the Virginia Tech and Blacksburg communities."
Kenney graduated with a degree in Mathematics Education from UNC Pembroke in 2012, where he competed on the soccer team for three seasons.