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Johnston, Kyle
Kyle Johnston
- Title:
- Assistant Coach
- Email:
- kyle.johnston@duke.edu
Kyle Johnston joined the Duke Blue Devils' coaching staff in February of 2024 and currently serves as goalkeeper coach for the Blue Devils.
In his first year with the Blue Devils, Johnston helped mentor Duke goalkeeper Wessel Speel, who ended the year as a First Team All-America selection, ACC Goalkeeper of the Year, First Team All-ACC and a MAC Trophy Semifinalist. Speel started all 19 matches for Duke, playing a total of 1,640 minutes, while posting a 0.99 goals-against-average with a .714 save percentage.Â
Prior to his role at Duke, Johnston most recently worked in the same capacity for North Carolina during the 2023 season. Under his guidance, the Tar Heels allowed just 15 goals in 22 matches, good for a league-leading 0.68 average, and tallied eight total shutouts to go alongside an overall .828 save percentage. North Carolina’s starting goalkeeper led the league in both goals against average and save percentage and came in third nationally in each category.
Prior to his arrival in Chapel Hill, Johnston spent several seasons at the College of Charleston as an assistant coach and director of goalkeeping, helping coach the Cougars’ goalkeeper to All-CAA team recognition. Johnston began his coaching career at his alma mater, the University of the South: Sewanee, where he was a part of the Southern Athletic Association Coaching Staff of the Year.
As a student-athlete, Johnston was a two-time captain for Sewanee, a four-time All-SAA honoree and was named to the All-South Region Third Team selection following his senior campaign. He finished his playing career with 66 total appearances.
Following his graduation from Sewanee in 2019 with a degree in International and Global Studies, he went on to play in the United Soccer League for Carolina Dynamo and Houston FC before entering the coaching ranks. In 2024, Johnston earned his Advanced National Goalkeeping Diploma from the United Soccer Coaches Association.
A native of Sewanee, Tennessee, Johnston currently resides in Chapel Hill, N.C., with his wife, Natalie, and their dog, Callie.
Last updated: 8/7/25
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In his first year with the Blue Devils, Johnston helped mentor Duke goalkeeper Wessel Speel, who ended the year as a First Team All-America selection, ACC Goalkeeper of the Year, First Team All-ACC and a MAC Trophy Semifinalist. Speel started all 19 matches for Duke, playing a total of 1,640 minutes, while posting a 0.99 goals-against-average with a .714 save percentage.Â
Prior to his role at Duke, Johnston most recently worked in the same capacity for North Carolina during the 2023 season. Under his guidance, the Tar Heels allowed just 15 goals in 22 matches, good for a league-leading 0.68 average, and tallied eight total shutouts to go alongside an overall .828 save percentage. North Carolina’s starting goalkeeper led the league in both goals against average and save percentage and came in third nationally in each category.
Prior to his arrival in Chapel Hill, Johnston spent several seasons at the College of Charleston as an assistant coach and director of goalkeeping, helping coach the Cougars’ goalkeeper to All-CAA team recognition. Johnston began his coaching career at his alma mater, the University of the South: Sewanee, where he was a part of the Southern Athletic Association Coaching Staff of the Year.
As a student-athlete, Johnston was a two-time captain for Sewanee, a four-time All-SAA honoree and was named to the All-South Region Third Team selection following his senior campaign. He finished his playing career with 66 total appearances.
Following his graduation from Sewanee in 2019 with a degree in International and Global Studies, he went on to play in the United Soccer League for Carolina Dynamo and Houston FC before entering the coaching ranks. In 2024, Johnston earned his Advanced National Goalkeeping Diploma from the United Soccer Coaches Association.
A native of Sewanee, Tennessee, Johnston currently resides in Chapel Hill, N.C., with his wife, Natalie, and their dog, Callie.
Last updated: 8/7/25
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