(Story courtesy of Texas Lutheran University athletics)
SEGUIN, Texas -- Texas Lutheran Director of Athletics Bill Miller announced Monday the hiring of Kerwin Johnson as the sixth head coach in Texas Lutheran Women's Soccer history. Johnson joins the Bulldogs following three years at San Antonio City Soccer Club.
"I am extremely excited about Coach Kerwin Johnson taking over the TLU Women's Soccer Program," Miller said. "He is a great addition to our coaching staff and is an excellent example of a great player that transitioned into a great coach. Kerwin is a charismatic leader who coaches with integrity and his mentorship and coaching style will be a great asset for the women's soccer program. He is committed to developing not just athletes but good student athletes that will represent the program as good leaders in the community. With his professional experience and reputation in the South Texas region this allows him to continue growing the TLU Women's soccer program to great success. We are really excited about the future of TLU Women's Soccer with Coach Johnson leading the charge."
During his tenure with SA City Soccer Club, Johnson served as the Director of the Girl's Senior Program/College Coordinator from February 2018 to August 2020 and the Girls Academy (GA) Director, from September 2020 to December 2021. Kerwin was responsible for recruiting and developing quality student-athletes of all ages. His professional experience and leadership skills has allowed him to mentor and inspire student-athletes of all cultures and diversities. Prior to SA City Soccer Club, Johnson served as an assistant at his alma mater, University of the Incarnate Word (UIW), where he was part of the staff that helped usher UIW in to Division-I athletics. As a member of the Cardinals staff, Johnson was very valuable in the recruiting process due to his club connections and responsible for the recruiting classes that made UIW a winning program.
"This is truly a humble moment for me," said Johnson. "I would like to thank Dr. Cottrell, Bill Miller and the administration for giving me this wonderful opportunity to be a part of the TLU family and community. I am beyond blessed and honored to join the TLU Women's Soccer program. I would also like to thank our former coach, Larry Schaffer for his years of commitment and loyalty to this program and wish him a great and happy retirement. This is an extremely exciting moment for me and my family as we start this new chapter in our life! I'm looking forward to growing the Bulldogs soccer program....I am ready to grind, let's get to work ladies!"
Johnson was part of the Lonestar Soccer Club San Antonio, Texas, where he served as Director of Senior Girls from 2008 to 2014. He trained and developed athletes to join the U.S. National Team (U17 program), led multiple teams to State and Regional Championships. Coach Johnson mentored over 300 athletes into the Olympic Development Program (ODP). Over his lifetime commitments in the soccer industry he committed hundreds of student athletes to academic and athletic scholarships.
Coach Johnson, a San Antonio native, received a Bachelor's Degree in business administration from University of the Incarnate Word. He is recognized as UIW's all-time leading goal scorer, a two-time All-American, a two-time Heart of Texas Conference MVP, and a three-time all-conference selection. Johnson participated in the Umbro All-Star College Game and was part of the 1st inaugural class to be inducted into the UIW Hall of Fame. He scored at least 16 goals in each of his four seasons at UIW and he had the two most prolific scoring seasons in school history when he had 33 goals and 19 assists in 1995 and 33 goals and 10 assists in 1996.
Following graduation from UIW in 1997, Johnson had the experience of playing professional soccer in the MLS for the Tampa Bay Mutiny, Dallas Burn, and Eintracht Braunschweig in Germany. Prior to joining Lonestar SC, Johnson coached for the Hammer's soccer club from 2000-2004, Austin United Capitals SC from 2004-2008, and was a member of the Olympic Development Program Staff from 2006-2009.
"It's a great joy to welcome Kerwin Johnson to our TLU coaching staff," said Texas Lutheran University President Debbie Cottrell. "I know that his experience and energy will allow him to build successfully on the foundation he inherits. Coach Johnson will be leading a great group of soccer players, and also be part of an outstanding group of Bulldog coaches. I extend my warmest welcome as he joins our community."
Johnson and his wife, Christine, reside in Cibolo with their two children, Jonah and Londyn.
