The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
D1 FBSKnoxville · Tennessee · NCAA Division I-FBS · Public, 4-year or above
Men's programs · 7
Women's programs · 9
Coaches · 76
16 head coaches across 16 teamsWho to write to at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville. Tap Draft email and we write it from your athlete page. You get the coach's email and phone from the school's own site, then send it yourself.
Football
8- Josh HeupelHead coachHead Coach
- Anthony PoindexterCo-Defensive Coordinator/Secondary
- Evan CrabtreeSpecial Teams Coordinator
- Jim KnowlesDefensive Coordinator
- Joey HalzleOffensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks
- Kaleah TheusRecruiting Coordinator
- Kelsey PopePass Game Coordinator/Wide Receivers
- Madison SurfaceRecruiting Coordinator
Men's Basketball
7- Rick BarnesHead coachHead Coach
- Amorrow MorganAssistant Coach
- Bryan LentzAssistant Coach
- Earl GrantAssistant Coach
- Gregg PolinskyAssistant Coach
- Lucas CampbellDirector of Player Personnel/Recruiting Coordinator
- Steve McClainAssistant Coach
Women's Basketball
6- Kim CaldwellHead coachHead Coach
- Angel RizorAssistant Coach
- Bill FerraraAssistant Coach
- Isoken UzamereAssistant Coach
- Jenna BurdetteAssistant Coach
- Lexie BarrierAssistant Coach
Baseball
4- Josh ElanderHead coachHead Coach
- Austin KnightAssistant Coach/Pitching
- Chuck JerolomanAssociate Head Coach
- Ross KivettAssistant Coach/Recruiting Coordinator
Softball
4- Karen WeeklyHead coachHead Coach
- Aubrey Leach-GartnerAssistant Coach
- Ehren EarleywineAssociate Head Coach
- Megan Rhodes SmithAssociate Head Coach
Track and field
8- Duane RossHead coachHead Coach and Director of Track & Field
- Justin DuncanHead coachHead Cross Country Coach
- Baylee MiresAssistant Coach (Distance)
- Devin WestAssociate Head Coach
- Hadrien ChoukrounAssistant Coach (Sprints & Hurdles/Jumps)
- Jeff ChakouianAssistant Coach (Throws)
- Kyle EllisAssistant Coach (Vertical Jumps)
- Ron GarnerAssistant Coach (Sprints & Hurdles)
Soccer
4- Joe KirtHead coachHead Coach
- Jonathan MorganAssociate Head Coach
- Marty BakerAssistant Coach
- Mike LyonsAssistant Coach
Volleyball
4- Eve Rackham WattHead coachHead Coach
- Brian MagbitangAssistant Coach
- Gavin WattAssistant Coach/Director of Player Development
- Susan ClementsAssistant Coach/Recruiting Coordinator
Cheer and dance
5- Chelsea BowlinCheer Coach
- Cristin GarnettVolunteer Assistant Dance Coach
- Kelley TafazzoliSpirit Program Director and Dance Coach
- Rodney ArnoldMascot Coach
- Sydney SchriverVolunteer Assistant Dance Coach
Men's Golf
3- Brennan WebbHead coachHead Coach
- Derek ErnstAssociate Head Coach
- Reece BrittAssistant Coach/Recruiting Coordinator
Women's Golf
3- Diana CantúHead coachHead Coach
- Kristen GolightlyAssistant Coach
- Maddi SwaneyAssistant Coach
Men's Tennis
3- Chris WoodruffHead coachHead Coach
- Jaime BarajasAssistant Coach
- Matt LucasAssociate Head Coach
Women's Tennis
2- Alison OjedaHead coachHead Coach
- Martim PrataAssistant Coach
Cross country
2- Justin DuncanHead coachHead Cross Country Coach
- Baylee MiresAssistant Coach (Distance)
Swimming and diving
7- Jane FigueiredoHead coachHead Diving Coach
- Ashley JahnSwimming & Diving Associate Head Coach
- Caleb LawrenceSwimming & Diving Assistant Coach
- Michael WrightAssistant Diving Coach
- Rich MurphySwimming & Diving Associate Head Coach
- Rob CollinsSwimming & Diving Associate Head Coach/Club Relations & Athlete Development
- Sarah CollinsSwimming & Diving Associate Head Coach/Recruiting Coordinator
Rowing
6- Kim CupiniHead coachHead Coach
- Colleen GillisAssistant Coach (Primary Contact for Coxswain Recruits)
- David HallAssistant Coach (Team Operations)
- Karly BraunAssistant Coach (Primary Contact for Domestic Recruits)
- MJ KeysAssociate Head Coach (Primary Contact for International Recruits)
- Violette LegrandAssistant Coach (Primary Contact for Walk-Ons)
Read from the public staff directory at utsports.com on October 9, 2026. Staffs change every year, so check the school's page before you write. Something wrong or out of date? Tell us.
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