DURHAM – Duke men’s soccer has hired Kyle Johnston as an addition to its coaching staff as an assistant coach, head coach John Kerr announced on Tuesday. The son of former Duke All-American goalkeeper Pat Johnston, he will serve as goalkeeper coach for the Blue Devils
“Kyle is a welcome addition to the Duke Soccer family,” said Kerr. “His father was a teammate of mine for three seasons and Kyle brings enthusiasm, expertise and great insight to the goalkeeper position for our program. He’s a young, ambitious and knowledgeable recruiter and we are so excited to have him and his wife Natalie in our Duke Soccer family!”
Johnston most recently worked in the same capacity for North Carolina during the 2023 season. Under his guidance, the Tar Heels allowed just 15 goals in 22 matches, good for a league-leading 0.68 average, and tallied eight total shutouts to go alongside an overall .828 save percentage. North Carolina’s starting goalkeeper led the league in both goals against average and save percentage and came in third nationally in each category.
“I’m grateful to John for the opportunity to be a part of this great university,” said Johnston. “I’m excited to work for a program with such a talented group of staff and players. Go Duke!”
Prior to his arrival in Chapel Hill, Johnston spent several seasons at the College of Charleston as an assistant coach and director of goalkeeping, helping coach the Cougars’ goalkeeper to All-CAA team recognition. Johnston began his coaching career at his alma mater, the University of the South: Sewanee, where he was a part of the Southern Athletic Association Coaching Staff of the Year.
As a student-athlete, Johnston was a two-time captain for Sewanee, a four-time All-SAA honoree and was named to the All-South Region Third Team selection following his senior campaign. He finished his playing career with 66 total appearances.
Following his graduation from Sewanee in 2019 with a degree in International and Global Studies, he went on to play in the United Soccer League for Carolina Dynamo and Houston FC before entering the coaching ranks.
A native of Sewanee, Tennessee, Johnston currently resides in Chapel Hill, N.C., with his wife, Natalie, and their dog, Callie.
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