Tennessee Soccer Club Announces the Additions of New Directors for 2026-27
FRANKLIN, TN – Tennessee Soccer Club is pleased to announce the addition of four new staff members who will in key leadership roles across the club beginning with the 2026-27 season.
The new additions include:
- Brent McGee – Director of Goalkeeping
- Aaron Rucker – Assistant U12-U19 Boys Director
- Adan Gonzalez – Assistant Director of Goalkeeping
- Elijah Zeisloft – Assistant Academy Director
“We are incredibly excited to add these directors to our staff to help lead Tennessee Soccer Club into the future,” said Stuart Brown, Executive Director. “As a nationally recognized club in one of the country’s most attractive and fastest-growing communities, we are fortunate to have talented professionals seek opportunities to join TSC each year. While that is incredibly flattering, our focus remains on continually improving the experience we provide and ensuring our players and families are supported in the best developmental environment possible. Throughout the hiring process, we were impressed by the professionalism, leadership, and passion these individuals will bring as we continue building upon the high standard of excellence at Tennessee Soccer Club.”
Brent McGee – Director of Goalkeeping
McGee joins TSC from Colorado Rush Soccer Club, where he served as the Goalkeeper Director from 2022-2026. While in Colorado, he also coached the goalkeepers at the Colorado School of Mines, helping lead the Orediggers to their first-ever College Cup appearance as well as three Elite Eight appearances and four Sweet Sixteen finishes.
Prior to Colorado Rush, McGee worked as Goalkeeper Director at Colorado Edge Soccer Club, mentoring 80 goalkeepers throughout the club. He holds both the USSF C License and United Soccer Coaches Level 1 and 2 Goalkeeper Diploma certifications. McGee isn’t a stranger to the Middle Tennessee community, having played collegiately at Lipscomb University.
“I’m excited to join the TSC family and look forward to building strong relationships with the staff, goalkeepers and families throughout the club. My family and I are thrilled to be back in the South and can’t wait to become part of the community.” – Brent McGee
Aaron Rucker – Assistant U12-U19 Boys Director
Rucker joins the full-time staff at TSC after serving as Director of Performance at One Knoxville SC and Men’s Assistant Soccer Coach at Maryville College. Prior to that, he was the Head Academy Performance Coach at Nashville Soccer Club.
Rucker holds a USSF B License and a master’s degree in Applied Kinesiology and Physiology from the University of Florida. A former collegiate player at Maryville College, he currently coaches both boys and girls teams at TSC and joins Jon Williams in helping lead the U12-U19 Boys program.
“I’m excited to join TSC as an assistant director to help players actualize their potential and grow into responsible, young adults.” – Aaron Rucker
Adan Gonzalez – Assistant Director of Goalkeeping
Gonzalez joins the TSC Goalkeeping Staff with a strong background in player development and goalkeeper training. Prior to TSC, Gonzalez served as a member of the Academy Goalkeeper Coaching staff at Nashville SC. Adan was a standout at Trevecca Nazarene University as the starting goalkeeper and played for TSC’s USL League Two and ECNL programs.
“This club helped shape me as both a player and a person, and I’m excited for the opportunity to give back. I’m passionate about sharing my love for the game with the next generation of goalkeepers and helping them grow both on and off the field.” – Adan Gonzalez
Elijah Zeisloft – Assistant Academy Director
Zeisloft joins the TSC Academy leadership team and is currently coaching for TSC in the Academy. Prior to arriving at TSC, he was a Training Assistant at PA Classics in Pennsylvania. Elijah played collegiately at Trevecca Nazarene University and played for PA Classics Developmental Academy and MLS Next as well as Eastern Pennsylvania ODP.
“I’m excited for the opportunity to help develop players within the academy; helping every player reach their full potential and take pride in creating an environment where growth can happen through respect, high standards, and hard work.” – Elijah Zeisloft
Click here to see more information on each new director.
“These additions reflect our continued commitment to providing top-level leadership and development opportunities for every player in our club,” said Director of Soccer Stephen Jordan. “We are thrilled to welcome Brent, Aaron, Elijah, and Adan to Tennessee Soccer Club.”
TSC serves players and families across Middle Tennessee with a commitment to developing excellence on and off the field.
For more information about Tennessee Soccer Club, visit www.tennesseesoccerclub.org.
Tennessee Soccer Club (TSC) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization based in Williamson County and the surrounding Greater Nashville area. TSC’s Mission is “to promote a love for soccer by developing excellence in the game for our players and coaches to positively impact our member families and communities.”
Since 2012, TSC has been the premier youth soccer club in the state of Tennessee and currently serves over 3,500 players participating in recreational, competitive and/or supplemental soccer programs across four locations: TSC Murfreesboro, TSC Nashville, TSC Sumner and TSC Williamson. TSC teams compete locally, regionally, and nationally in leagues such as the Tennessee Youth Soccer League, USYS National League and Mid South Conference, and the Elite Clubs National League. TSC also fields two U23 pre-professional teams competing in USL W League (women’s) and USL League Two (men’s). TSC has won multiple state and national championships in recent years through competition in these leagues.
