Columbus United Football Club proudly announces the appointment of Brett Teach as the inaugural Head Coach, marking a pivotal moment in the club's history as it gears up for its debut season in the National Premier Soccer League (NPSL).

Prior to beginning his coaching career, Teach was a four-year starter and All- American at King University where he graduated in 1986. Brett is a member of King University Athletic Hall of Fame and, as a coach, he is a member of the Auburn University Montgomery Hall of Fame. Coach Teach brings 30+ years of college coaching experience across all levels. He is the current head coach of the Mount Saint Mary’s men’s program, an NCAA Division I program in Emmitsburg, Maryland. Prior to joining Mount Saint Mary’s, Teach was the assistant head coach of the VCU Rams. Coach Teach previously was the head coach at Tusculum University, Auburn University Montgomery, Georgian State University, Oglethorpe University, LaGrange College and Erskine College where he has amassed 268 victories and eight Coach of the Year honors including the NSCAA/Adidas NAIA National Coach of the Year Award. His teams have appeared in the NCAA Division I Tournament, NCAA Division II Tournament Elite Eight, and four NAIA national finals, five NAIA semifinals and eight NAIA quarterfinals. Coach Teach has had seven players selected in the MLS SuperDraft with three playing in the MLS.

Expressing his enthusiasm for the new chapter, Coach Brett Teach remarked, "I am very excited to join Columbus United and the Columbus, GA community as we initiate our new NPSL team! I have loved the Columbus community for many years and have always been impressed with the talent and soccer community here! I have coached many players from Columbus and cannot wait to join the community this summer and renew old friendships and make many more new ones!"

Michael Hitchcock, Co-Owner of Columbus United, emphasized Teach's expertise and local familiarity, stating,"As part of our commitment to growing the game in Columbus, we're excited to announce Brett Teach as the first head coach in Columbus United club history. Teach is one of the most experienced college coaches in the country, which includes success at colleges in Georgia and Alabama, so he knows the area well and will help lead Columbus United in our inaugural season."

Co-Owner John Dale Hester emphasized the strategic choice behind Teach's appointment, saying,"For Columbus United to be successful, we knew we had to have a great coach and cast a wide net in our search. Coach Teach’s resume speaks for itself, and he will not only develop our local players but will also bring in the necessary talent to compete in the NPSL."

Teach's leadership is poised to elevate Columbus United to new heights, fostering a culture of excellence both on and off the field.