Tate Spivey, Head Coach
Coach Spivey enters his second season as Head Coach of Danville Locomotive. Spivey finished a successful 6 year stint as the Assistant Coach at Centre College. During his time at Centre the Colonels had a combined record of 63-34-12, appearing in 5 consecutive conference finals, 3 NCAA Tournament appearances and was a vital part of the historic 2019 run to the NCAA Final Four.
Prior to Tate’s coaching career he had a decorated playing career at Transylvania University. During his time at Transy, Tate was a four year starter and two year Captain, twice being named 1st team all conference.
Tate is very active in youth soccer in the Central Kentucky area. He currently coaches two National League teams for Kings Hammer Academy in Lexington, Ky. He also runs a soccer specific personal training business in his hometown of Harrodsburg, KY.
“Being from the Central Kentucky area, I could not be more excited to be a part of the Danville Locomotive. This area has needed a place to showcase and develop the young local talent in a consistent environment. I am thrilled for this opportunity and ready to get to work. #Goloco”
Wyatt Durbin, Assistant Coach
Wyatt Durbin enters is second season as Assistant Coach and goalkeeper coach of Danville Locomotive. Coach Durbin is a former NCAA Division I student-athlete from Saint Francis University and is now an assistant coach for the University of Northwestern Ohio (UNOH) Racers. Throughout the 2022 season, his coaching contributed to the team’s national ranking every week.
Hailing from Richmond, Kentucky, Durbin boasts a rich soccer background. Before joining the Red Flash, he was part of the U-16 and U-18 United States Soccer Development Academy (USSDA) teams at Shattuck St. Mary’s. His experience extended to the Premier Development League (PDL) – now known as USL League Two – where he played for the Derby City Rovers and Reading United.
Post-playing career, Durbin returned to his home state and made a name for himself in coaching and developing goalkeepers. Before joining UNOH, he held positions at Centre College and Kings Hammer Bluegrass.
McClain Denny, Media Manager
McClain Denny has spent spent his entire high school career working for the Boyle County Sports Network, at Boyle County High School. He has been a part of many broadcasts of different sports and helps run the social media account for BRNNews2324. Denny also writes articles for the BCSN website, bigrebelnation.org. He is a rising senior at Boyle County and has played soccer since he was 3 years old.
“I am excited for the opportunity to be the media manager of the Danville Locomotive this summer!Let’s Go Loco!”
Denny follows in the steps of Jack Little, Danville Locomotive’s 2023 media manager, who will intern this summer at Mansfield Town FC in England.