Coaching Staff
Get to know the Greenville Triumph coaching and technical staff.

Dave Dixon
Head Coach

Ryan McKie
High Performance Coach

Juan “Choco” Villegas
Goalkeeping coach
Technical Staff

Isabella weiskopf
Athletic Trainer
Get to know the Greenville Triumph coaching and technical staff.

Dave Dixon enters his first season as head coach of Greenville Triumph SC in 2026, becoming the third head coach in club history. A highly respected figure in the USL ecosystem, Dixon joins Greenville from Charlotte Independence, where he served multiple stints as an assistant coach, and brings deep ties to the Carolinas through his time as Director of Soccer for FC Carolina. Known for his ability to scout and develop young talent, Dixon has coached at every level of the USL, including Indy Eleven, Charlotte Eagles, and Mississippi Brilla FC, and was named PDL Coach of the Year in 2015 after leading the Eagles to a national championship in 2017. Dixon has 29 years of coaching experience, a US Soccer A License, and a United Soccer Coaches Premier License.

Mckie has been with the Triumph for six seasons. Graduate of Furman University where he was a wide receiver and kick returner on the 2004 SoCon Championship team and the 2005 national semi-finalist squad. All-time leading receiver for Hillcrest High School’s football team. McKie brings over 10 years of experience in the fitness industry, having trained athletes from the PGA, LPGA, NFL, CFL, MLS and MLB. Co-owner of Knight Performance Factory in Greenville.

Choco is a former professional goalkeeper with more than 10 years of experience playing in the top divisions of Colombia and Argentina. He has successfully transitioned to coaching, accumulating over 10 years of experience at various levels. Juan Guillermo is certified by both the Argentine Soccer Coaches Association (ATFA) under CONMEBOL and the US Soccer Federation, demonstrating his commitment to coaching excellence. He currently serves as Diplomat Premier Director at the Carolina Elite Soccer Academy (CESA), where he is dedicated to developing young players.


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Greenville, SC 29601
Stadium: 3300 Poinsett Hwy, Greenville, SC 29613
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