Nashville Soccer United Announces Josh Severns as Executive Director

As Nashville Soccer United begins our 14th year of providing in-town soccer programs in Nashville, we are absolutely thrilled to announce, effective immediately, that NSU has a new Executive Director, Josh Severns.


Josh has lived in and worked in the Nashville area for many years and is a well-respected coach and player developer with extensive coaching experience with all age groups

Prior to arriving in Nashville, Josh was the head men’s soccer coach at Shorter University, in Rome, GA from 2006-2011 and head women’s coach from 2007-2010. While at Shorter, Josh coached multiple All-Americans, numerous All-conference players and had 3 players progress to the pro-level. He also was a technical director at the local club in Rome, GA, YMCA Arsenal Rome. 

Locally, Josh has served in many coaching capacities in Middle Tennessee over the last 10 years. He has been a youth soccer club Executive Director, TN ODP staff, ODP Region Camp staff, and Coaching Education instructor. He was also the Assistant Coach for Nashville Soccer Club’s PDL team in the summer of 2017.

Josh currently holds a USSF A license, US Soccer Grassroots Instructor license, USC (formerly NSCAA) Premier Diploma and USC GK Level 1 and 2 Diplomas. He earned his undergraduate degree from Birmingham-Southern and Masters Degree from Jacksonville State University. He and his wife Leslie, live in Nashville and have three children, Mack Calvert who is on Spalding University’s Men’s Soccer team, daughter Madie Calvert who is attending Occidental College this fall, and ten year old daughter Luella.

Josh’s experience in coaching and developing players ranges from competitive levels to grassroots and recreation, having coached both of his daughters in local leagues.

“I’m so thankful and appreciative to be offered this opportunity to be a part of NSU. Big thanks to the board for thinking I would be a good fit for this club and I look forward to building upon the mission and vision of Nashville Soccer United. I’m excited to get started and for what’s ahead.” 

Josh can be reached at josh@nashvillesoccerunited.com with any questions or just to connect with him.