Kevin Donovan

Leads the Golden Bears program with experience across high school, college and club soccer. His background includes directing Worthington United 94 and Columbus Crew SC Player Development, and serving as a USSF Level 2 instructor for Grassroots and D License courses.

Before arriving in Columbus in 2017, he spent three seasons as an assistant coach at Southwestern University in Georgetown, Texas, helping the team reach three consecutive conference tournaments. His club coaching experience includes Lonestar SC, Woodbury Soccer Club and Lions Futball Club, alongside Minnesota ODP and college identification camps.

Played four seasons at Southwestern University from 2001–2005 and captained the team in his final season. His playing honors include Newcomer of the Year in 2001, Most Outstanding Player in 2003 and 2004, two First Team All-SCAC selections and two all-region selections.

Under his leadership, UA reached a sixth consecutive District Final in 2024. The original profile reports an 80–40–26 record through his first eight seasons; these figures are historical rather than a live season total.