Joey Johnson enters his first season as head coach of the men's soccer program. He replaces legendary coach Dr. Sanford Zensen, who spent the past 22 seasons establishing a nationally recognized soccer program while serving as an example of character and integrity to his players, staff and community.

Coach Johnson brings a wealth of experience to the BC program as both a veteran coach and former professional player. Johnson comes to Bryan from UNC Wilmington (NCAA D-1) where he served as an assistant coach with the men's program for the 2011 season. In addition, he also served as an assistant coach with the Wilmington Hammerheads (USL Pro) for the 2011 campaign. The Hammerheads finished the USL Pro regular season in 2nd place and led the league in scoring totals. In 2010, while living in Peru developing a vision for an indigenous coaching network among Amazonian tribal people, Johnson spent 6 months with the most historic club in the Peruvian 1st Division - Club Alianza Lima.

From 2006 to 2009, Coach Johnson served as the Associate Head Coach here at Bryan with the men's program. In that span of four seasons, the Lions compiled 47 wins, 2 AAC Conference titles, and qualified for the NAIA National Tournament for the first time in school history.

Coach Johnson served as an assistant coach professionally with London City FC (CPSL) in 2006. In addition, he was also an assistant to both the men's and women's programs of Southern Wesleyan University (2001-2004) and Milligan College (1997-2000). In 1996, Johnson began his collegiate coaching career at Bryan, helping the Lions to their first TVAC Conference championship.

As a collegiate player, Johnson played at Bryan College (1991, 1993) and Liberty University (NCAA D-1) (1994-1996). Throughout his career, Johnson was the leading scorer for both institutions while helping Liberty to the Big South Conference Championship game in 1994 and garnering Big South Conference and Tournament honors in 1995.

Coach Johnson signed his first professional contract with Aurora FC (Bolivia, South America) in 1997, launching a seven-year professional career in South America, Canada, and the U.S. He played for Aurora FC (1997), Real Santa Cruz (1998), Myrtle Beach SeaDawgs (USL/1998), Charlotte Eagles (USL/2000-2002), Wilmington Hammerheads (USL/2003), and London City F.C. (CPSL/2006). A few highlights include a regional championship en route to a national championship final with Aurora FC in 1997; helping the highly respected Charlotte Eagles to their first USL National Championship in 2000; and winning a USL National Championship with the Wilmington Hammerheads in 2003 while being awarded MVP honors. While playing as a professional, Johnson represented his clubs on five continents, experiencing the world's beautiful cultures through the gift of friendship that the game of soccer so quickly provides.

Coach Johnson earned his B.S. in History from Liberty University in 1996. He currently holds an NSCAA Premier coaching diploma. Johnson and his wife, Suzanne, live in Dayton with their son, Oakley.