University of Memphis Athletics
Mulrooney Adds Kevin Tello as Assistant Coach
Jul 27, 2022 | Men's Soccer
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Head men's soccer coach Richard Mulrooney has announced the addition of Kevin Tello as an assistant coach for the upcoming 2022-23 season.
"After doing a thorough search for our next assistant coach, Kevin came through as our number one choice. He truly checked off all the boxes of what we need for our program on and off the field," said Mulrooney. "We are extremely excited to have Kevin join our Memphis soccer family here.
Tello comes to Memphis after serving as the head coach at National Park College in Hot Springs, Ark. last season. He also helped coach with the Little Rock Rangers Soccer Club where he developed four players to sign a professional contract, two players to represent their country at the international level and participated in the 2019 US Lamar Hunt Open Cup.
Prior to his stint with NPC, Tello spent time as a Volunteer Assistant Coach and the Director of Soccer Operations at the University of Arkansas. While with the Razorbacks, Tello managed all off-field development while assisting in training sessions and video analysis for the Southeastern Conference regular season winners. During the season, Arkansas reached a national ranking as high as No. 3.
Tello spent three seasons at Hendrix College where he was an assistant coach and recruiting coordinator. During his time with the Warriors, he helped recruit players that averaged a 3.4 GPA, worked to help coordinate a team strength and conditioning program, managed all aspect of team functions outside of the field, and was part of a team that recorded their first conference game in eight years and the program's first victory over Southern Athletic Conference rival, Berry College.
"I am extremely excited to get started with Memphis men's soccer," said Tello. "I want to thank Richard and Tony for selecting me as the next assistant coach - I am ready to learn from them!"
An alum of Ouachita Baptist University, Tello graduated in 2014 with a degree in Kinesiology. He graduated from the University of Central Arkansas in 2017 with a master's degree in Teaching.
How to follow the Tigers: For complete information on Memphis Tigers Soccer, visit www.GoTigersGo.com and follow the team's social media channels on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
"After doing a thorough search for our next assistant coach, Kevin came through as our number one choice. He truly checked off all the boxes of what we need for our program on and off the field," said Mulrooney. "We are extremely excited to have Kevin join our Memphis soccer family here.
Tello comes to Memphis after serving as the head coach at National Park College in Hot Springs, Ark. last season. He also helped coach with the Little Rock Rangers Soccer Club where he developed four players to sign a professional contract, two players to represent their country at the international level and participated in the 2019 US Lamar Hunt Open Cup.
Prior to his stint with NPC, Tello spent time as a Volunteer Assistant Coach and the Director of Soccer Operations at the University of Arkansas. While with the Razorbacks, Tello managed all off-field development while assisting in training sessions and video analysis for the Southeastern Conference regular season winners. During the season, Arkansas reached a national ranking as high as No. 3.
Tello spent three seasons at Hendrix College where he was an assistant coach and recruiting coordinator. During his time with the Warriors, he helped recruit players that averaged a 3.4 GPA, worked to help coordinate a team strength and conditioning program, managed all aspect of team functions outside of the field, and was part of a team that recorded their first conference game in eight years and the program's first victory over Southern Athletic Conference rival, Berry College.
"I am extremely excited to get started with Memphis men's soccer," said Tello. "I want to thank Richard and Tony for selecting me as the next assistant coach - I am ready to learn from them!"
An alum of Ouachita Baptist University, Tello graduated in 2014 with a degree in Kinesiology. He graduated from the University of Central Arkansas in 2017 with a master's degree in Teaching.
How to follow the Tigers: For complete information on Memphis Tigers Soccer, visit www.GoTigersGo.com and follow the team's social media channels on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
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