Development has been a key part of Derek Greene’s coaching career, which spanned 18 seasons at four colleges, including Carson-Newman to Vanderbilt.
He hopes he can bring similar success to his next stop.
The Chattanooga Red Wolves have brought Greene in to become their new executive vice president for the youth soccer academy. He served most recently as the director of corporate sponsorships and marketing for the Tennessee Soccer Association.
“The opportunity to come in and work inside a professional youth organization was too good to pass up,” Greene said by phone Tuesday. “I grew up in Tennessee, so I have a lot of passion for Tennessee and the things that go on inside of it and especially in the sport of soccer. I was sort of the first generation that came along playing soccer, and I’ve been blessed to stay involved.
“So with that, seeing the resources and the commitment that the Red Wolves’ organization has for soccer and the chance to influence the game at all levels from recreational to competitive to pro and create that pathway for kids in Chattanooga is something that is really exciting.”