Lipscomb Men’s Soccer head coach Charles Morrow announced the addition of Micah Bledsoe as assistant coach in August of 2021. Bledsoe was a standout for the Bisons from 2013-2016.
“We are excited to welcome Micah back to Lipscomb in a new role as a coach,” said Morrow. “Micah as a player was someone that I always had a lot of respect for. Micah left a lasting impression in the way he prepared himself, carried himself, dealt with and overcame adversity and interacted with teammates.”
Bledsoe, a former standout for the Bisons from 2013-2016 joined the coaching staff in August of 2021. He serves as an assistant coach and specializes as the goalkeeper coach.
Bledsoe has been part of three-straight ASUN Regular Season and ASUN Tournament Championships as part of the technical staff. He developed the 2022 ASUN Goalkeeper of the Year Michael Sibley and was part of the development of Tyrese Spicer and Malachi Jones, the No. 1 and No. 8 overall picks in the 2024 MLS SuperDraft.
He joins the Bisons after playing professionally for several teams in the United States. Most recently, he played for Michigan Stars FC of the National Independent Soccer League. He also spent time in 2020 with Stumptown Athletic in NISA after a one-year stint with Tormenta FC of USL League One. Bledsoe also made stops at USL Championship sides Nashville SC and Louisville City FC where he was part of the USL Championship squad in 2017.
During his time spent with Nashville SC, Bledsoe also served as an assistant coach at Trevecca Nazarene University where he helped guide the Trojans to a 13-4-2 overall record and a G-MAC Conference Tournament Final appearance.
During his career at Lipscomb, he was a four-year started and was part of the 2014 ASUN Regular Season Championship team. An ASUN All-Freshman team member and five-time ASUN Defensive Player of the Week honoree, he made a lasting impact on the program both on and off the pitch.
“I think that Micah is a fantastic addition to our staff and I look forward to working with him in the years to come,” added Morrow.
