JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 8, 2023) – East Tennessee State University Athletic Director Dr. Richard Sander announced on Friday that David Lilly has accepted the men's soccer head coaching position at UAB. 
 
"David did an exceptional job leading our men's soccer program over the last two seasons," said Sander. "UAB is getting a winner and a tremendous leader. We wish David nothing but the best." 
 
ETSU won the Southern Conference regular season championship this past fall after going 4-0-1 in league play. In his two seasons at ETSU, Lilly – the 2023 SoCon Coach of the Year – led the Bucs to 17 wins. 
 
Kyle Findlay will be ETSU's interim head coach. 
 
For more information on Buccaneer men's soccer, visit ETSUBucs.com and click on the men's soccer tab.