Tennessee Temple University Director of Athletics John Secord announced the hiring of Jonathan Perkins as the Crusaders Head Coach of Men's and Women's Soccer. Perkins is a 2001 graduate of Clearwater Christian College in Clearwater, Florida where he received a BS in Church Ministries. As a student-athlete at Clearwater Perkins was a three time all NCCAA South Region selection in addition to being a two time NCCAA All American.

Perkins furthered his education at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas where he received a MA in Christian Education and is currently pursuing courses towards a Master of Divinity Degree.

In addition to serving in pastoral positions Perkins served as the Varsity Boys Soccer Coach at Citrus Park Christian School from 2002-2004. Both years Perkins teams advanced to the Florida Association of Christian Schools Final Four.

"I am excited to have Jonathan take the helm of our soccer programs," said Secord. "I feel his on and off the field experience will be a tremendous asset to our student-athletes."