The University of Tennessee Southern

Zach Crownover begins his sixth season as the assistant coach and goalkeeper coach for the University of Tennessee Southern women’s soccer program in the 2025 season.

Since joining the Firehawks, Crownover has played a key role in the development of standout goalkeeper Gabby Kennedy. Under his guidance, Kennedy earned numerous accolades, including 2020 NAIA All-American First Team honors after recording seven shutouts and posting a .817 save percentage. She was also named to the 2019 All-Region Team and earned Mid-South Conference First Team recognition.

Before arriving at UT Southern, Crownover served as the assistant coach and goalkeeper coach at Motlow State Community College for two seasons. During his time there, he helped launch the program, led the team to a Tennessee NJCAA Conference title, and guided them to the NJCAA Regional Tournament.

Crownover played collegiate soccer at the former Martin Methodist College from 2009 to 2014. He holds coaching licenses through both the United States Soccer Federation (USSF) and United Soccer Coaches.