Our Program
At Virginia Tech, we compete in the country's toughest soccer league - the ACC.
Since the turn of the century, almost 50% of the the NCAA titles have been won by teams from the ACC. In 2023, nine ACC teams earned bids to the postseason tournament, the most of any conference.
Our program has qualified for 10 NCAA Tournaments, having made runs to the Final Four (2007) and Elite Eight (2016).
PATH TO THE PROS
VIRGINIA TECH COACHING STAFF
Mike Brizendine
Head Coach | 16th Season
- 10 MLS Draft picks
- 30+ players who have gone on to play professional soccer
Success since 2016
- Led Virginia Tech to the six NCAA Tournaments between 2016 and 2021, an accomplishment only five schools accomplished.
- One of three programs to win a game in each NCAA Tournament from 2016 to 2021.
- Four 'Sweet Sixteen' appearances.
- 'Elite Eight' appearance in 2016.
- Hokies have advanced in the NCAA Tournament in each season that Brizendine has taken the squad to the postseason.
- Been on staff for four wins over No. 1 programs: Marshall (2021), Notre Dame (2017), North Carolina (2011) and Duke (2004).
ASSISTANT COACH KYLE RENFRO
- Entering his first season as an assistant coach at Virginia Tech following five seasons as an assistant at Duke.
- Coached three All-ACC goalkeepers at Duke, including All-American and 2022 ACC Goalkeeper of the Year Elliot Hamill.
- Played for Virginia Tech from 2010-13, while being named first team All-ACC in his senior season.
- Played professionally with USL sides Charlotte Eagles and Charlotte Independence.
FIRST-CLASS FACILITIES
THOMPSON FIELD
The home of the Hokies features seating for more than 2,000 fans, and the open areas around the venue allow for another 1,500 to watch. The facility also features an operations center for the broadcasting of games on the ACC Network, a bluegrass playing surface, and recently enhanced lighting and audio systems.
BEAMER-LAWSON PRACTICE FACILITY
W.A. & MAE STREET OLYMPIC SPORTS TRAINING CENTER
Virginia Tech men's soccer team train in the 6,000-squarefoot Street Olympic Sports Training Center. The two-tiered facility includes a lower level dedicated to strength training and a unique 1,800-square foot mezzanine level dedicated to functional movement, which helps prevent injuries.
NEW AT VIRGINIA TECH
STUDENT-ATHLETE PERFORMANCE CENTER
A $20 million Student-Athlete Performance Center, finished in 2020 and built on the top floor of Jamerson Athletics Center, enables student-athletes to grab snacks or meals, or to eat meals from a full-service kitchen. An expanding dining area overlooks the Steve Johnson Football Practice Fields and Lane Stadium.
CREATIVITY AND INNOVATION DISTRICT RESIDENCE HALL
Finished in the summer of 2021, this $105 million state-of-the-art residence hall is home to nearly 600 students and 176 student-athletes. With its open, airy design, the residence hall has rooms similar to one-bedroom apartments, and it features academic, research and collaboration space. In addition, it caters to those interested in design, technology, visual and performing arts, and entrepreneurship.
The best in support areas
SPORTS NUTRITION
Virginia Tech’s rapidly expanding sports nutrition staff consists of four full-time members, two graduate assistants, a consultant, and numerous student volunteers – all of whom dedicate themselves to staying on the cutting edge of nutritional research and science. The staff takes an individual approach to sports nutrition, meeting with individual athletes to educate, prepare – and help athletes reach peak performance in the respective sports.
STUDENT-ATHLETE DEVELOPMENT
The Office of Student-Athlete Development focuses on leadership development, community outreach, and preparing Virginia Tech student-athletes for careers outside of sports. This includes taking athletes to leadership seminars, enhancing student-athletes' networking and professional skills, connecting student-athletes with potential employers, and scheduling student-athletes to participate in service events within the community. The full-time staff of four has received national acclaim for its holistic approach to helping student-athletes.
STUDENT-ATHLETE ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES
Virginia Tech’s athletes have plenty of resources available to them as they pursue their academic endeavors thanks to the staff within the Student-Athlete Academic Support Services office (SAASS). A staff of 14 full-time people are devoted to helping athletes graduate with the degree of their choosing. The staff provides tutoring services, holds study halls, makes sure athletes enroll in proper classes, and works with professors across campus to ensure athletes are on track academically.