The University of Tennessee is searching for a new head soccer coach following the departure of Joe Kirt, with five candidates reportedly under consideration for the position.
According to reporting by Cora Hall of the Knoxville News Sentinel and The Tennessean, the Volunteers' athletic department has identified a shortlist of potential replacements as they look to build on the program's recent trajectory.
Kirt's exit creates an opening at a program that competes in the Southeastern Conference, one of the most competitive leagues in NCAA Division I women's soccer. The search process is expected to move quickly as Tennessee aims to have leadership in place ahead of the next recruiting cycle and spring training period.
Specific details about the five candidates have not been publicly disclosed, though the university is believed to be targeting coaches with proven track records at the collegiate level and familiarity with the SEC landscape.
