SFA Soccer Tabs McKenzie Whittinghill as Assistant Coach
5/12/2025 11:00:00 AM | Women's Soccer
NACOGDOCHES, Texas- Stephen F. Austin Head Soccer Coach, Ashley Whittemore announced McKenzie Whittinghill as an Assistant Coach, Monday morning.
Whittinghill makes her return to SFA after serving as head varsity coach at Presentation Academy in Louisville, Kentucky last season. In 2023, she joined Pines Futsal Association as the lead coach for the 2016/2017 girls' team, demonstrating her commitment to player development across all levels. Whittinghill's coaching career began in 2015 with Kelley Guth Soccer Camps and Clarksville Soccer Club (CSC), where she served through 2020 and was appointed Lead Coach for CSC's 2012 girls' team in 2019.
"I'm incredibly excited to join the SFA women's soccer program, which has such a rich tradition of excellence," said Whittinghill. "It's an honor to be part of this new chapter and to contribute to the continued success of the program. I'm especially thrilled to work alongside Ashley, who is not only an exceptional coach but also an outstanding person. I can't wait to get back to Nac and help support our student-athletes both on and off the field."
"Bringing McKenzie Whittinghill into our coaching staff is an incredible addition to our program," said Head Coach, Ashley Whittemore. "She's not only a sharp soccer mind but also someone who will be a great leader and mentor to our players on and off the field. She will elevate our team culture, daily standards, and the overall development of our student-athletes."
Whittinghill was a standout player at Austin Peay, McKenzie received First-Team All-Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) honors in 2015, was named to the OVC All-Newcomer Team, and was a three-time OVC Offensive Player of the Week. Her academic and athletic excellence was further recognized through the OVC Academic Medal of Honor and OVC Commissioner's Honor Roll from 2016 to 2018. She concluded her collegiate career ranked in the Top 10 in program history in goals (16), assists (7), and points (39).
Following her collegiate success, McKenzie competed internationally in Spain with American International Sports Teams during the summer of 2019. She later joined the semi-professional ranks, playing for The Louisville Triumph in the Major Arena Soccer League (MASL) for two seasons (2023–2025).
Whittinghill earned a bachelor's degree in Psychological Science with a minor in Pre-Professional Health from Austin Peay State University in May 2019. She continued her academic journey at Stephen F. Austin State University, where she earned a master's degree in Interdisciplinary Studies in December 2021, focusing on Student Affairs and Higher Education, Mass Communication, and Public Administration. Her and her husband, Shaun are excited to make their return to the Piney Woods.
Whittinghill makes her return to SFA after serving as head varsity coach at Presentation Academy in Louisville, Kentucky last season. In 2023, she joined Pines Futsal Association as the lead coach for the 2016/2017 girls' team, demonstrating her commitment to player development across all levels. Whittinghill's coaching career began in 2015 with Kelley Guth Soccer Camps and Clarksville Soccer Club (CSC), where she served through 2020 and was appointed Lead Coach for CSC's 2012 girls' team in 2019.
"I'm incredibly excited to join the SFA women's soccer program, which has such a rich tradition of excellence," said Whittinghill. "It's an honor to be part of this new chapter and to contribute to the continued success of the program. I'm especially thrilled to work alongside Ashley, who is not only an exceptional coach but also an outstanding person. I can't wait to get back to Nac and help support our student-athletes both on and off the field."
"Bringing McKenzie Whittinghill into our coaching staff is an incredible addition to our program," said Head Coach, Ashley Whittemore. "She's not only a sharp soccer mind but also someone who will be a great leader and mentor to our players on and off the field. She will elevate our team culture, daily standards, and the overall development of our student-athletes."
Whittinghill was a standout player at Austin Peay, McKenzie received First-Team All-Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) honors in 2015, was named to the OVC All-Newcomer Team, and was a three-time OVC Offensive Player of the Week. Her academic and athletic excellence was further recognized through the OVC Academic Medal of Honor and OVC Commissioner's Honor Roll from 2016 to 2018. She concluded her collegiate career ranked in the Top 10 in program history in goals (16), assists (7), and points (39).
Following her collegiate success, McKenzie competed internationally in Spain with American International Sports Teams during the summer of 2019. She later joined the semi-professional ranks, playing for The Louisville Triumph in the Major Arena Soccer League (MASL) for two seasons (2023–2025).
Whittinghill earned a bachelor's degree in Psychological Science with a minor in Pre-Professional Health from Austin Peay State University in May 2019. She continued her academic journey at Stephen F. Austin State University, where she earned a master's degree in Interdisciplinary Studies in December 2021, focusing on Student Affairs and Higher Education, Mass Communication, and Public Administration. Her and her husband, Shaun are excited to make their return to the Piney Woods.
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