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Rhodes College

Memphis, TN 38112
Tennessee Southeast
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Kyle Schwartz

Kyle Schwartz is the new Assistant Women's Soccer Coach at Rhodes College for the 2023-24 season, bringing a wealth of experience, knowledge, and a passion for the game to the program. With a solid foundation in both playing and coaching, he is dedicated to fostering excellence on and off the field.


Kyle earned his bachelor's degree in Sport and Exercise Science from Cumberland University in 2019. During his collegiate years, he also donned the jersey for the Cumberland University soccer team from 2016 to 2019. His time on the field was marked by remarkable achievements, including clinching a conference championship in the Mid-South Conference of the NAIA in 2017. Additionally, his team received two NAIA National tournament berths while at Cumberland University, showcasing his commitment to excellence as a player.


Following his playing career, Kyle transitioned into coaching. He began his coaching journey, outside of club soccer, as a graduate assistant with the Middle Tennessee Women's Soccer team. In his first season, he played a pivotal role in guiding MTSU to the Conference USA tournament final, marking the program's first appearance in the C-USA tournament final in seven years. Part of his responsibilities included providing data tracking and analysis from Catapult and Titan GPS systems to the head coach, emphasizing his dedication to using data-driven approaches to enhance player performance. Kyle also played a key role in shaping daily training sessions, fitness testing protocols, and training intensity based on GPS tracking data, ensuring that his teams were always prepared to excel on the field.


Beyond his coaching roles, Kyle has made significant contributions to the field of soccer research. He has published scientific research that delves into the intersection of GPS tracking technology and its correlation to anaerobic field tests in collegiate women's soccer players. His commitment to advancing the sport through research demonstrates his holistic approach to coaching and player development.


Lastly, Kyle has been an accomplished soccer referee with the Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association (TSSAA) since 2017. He has officiated countless games ranging from district finals to sectional games in the Middle Tennessee region. Furthermore, he has been an accomplished referee with the United States Soccer Federation (USSF) since 2011. He is currently a grade 7 referee while pursuing his regional license with USSF.

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Matt Lamb

Since Lamb’s first full season as head coach in 2018, the Lynx have emerged as a top competitor in the Southern Athletic Association, finishing the SAA regular season in first or second place during three of his five seasons in charge. The 2022 season (SAA Regular season champions), 2021 season (SAA 2nd place finish) and the 2018 season (SAA 2nd place finish) are the three best regular season finishes for Rhodes in over 15 years.


The 2022 season was one for the record books as the Lynx defense ended the regular season leading the country in shutouts (11) and goals conceded (4 in 15 games). After going undefeated and conceding just one goal in conference play (a conference record), the Lynx were crowned SAA Regular Season Champions (their first championship in 24 years). Lamb earned SAA coach of the year honors, four players earned first team All-SAA, three players earned second team All-SAA and one earned honorable mention. Goalkeeper Mitchell Fenton earned SAA Defensive player of the year while Eli Pilcher and Jesus Tadeo earned second team All-region. The Lynx climbed to 5th in United Soccer Coaches regional rankings.


The young 2021 team finished 2nd in the SAA regular season with four underclassmen earning first or second team all-conference. The Lynx climbed to ninth in the regional rankings (their first time being regionally ranked in over 15 years).


While at the helm, Lamb has recruited and coached 5 All-Region players and dozens of All-Conference players. The team has improved results on the field and maintained a 3.25 team gpa almost every season, earning them multiple United Soccer Coaches Team Academic Awards.


Lamb first joined Rhodes in 2014 as an assistant under legendary head coach Andy Marcinko. Before Rhodes, he was an assistant coach at the University of Maine Farmington.


A graduate of the University of Mary Washington, Lamb was a two-time captain and four-year player for the men’s soccer team. Originally from Connecticut, Lamb grew up playing for Beachside Soccer Club and Staples High School.


Lamb and his wife, Caitlin, reside in Memphis.

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Thomas Kirk

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