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Jeff Kinney Position: Graduate Manager Alma Mater : American '03 Experience: First Season

Jeff Kinney returns to American University in his first season as graduate manager under head coach Todd West. A 2003 graduate of AU, Kinney was one of the toughest players on the squad, playing in the midfield.

"Jeff is an outstanding person and I am excited that he will continue his soccer career, all be it in a new capacity, here at American University,” West said of his former player. “Not only does he excel on the soccer field, he has carried a 3.6 grade-point average in physics. Jeff will be a valuable asset to the program, especially during training. He will certainly be one of the better players on the field and the players will learn from his example and also be able to draw from his experiences as a two-time NCAA participant.”

Kinney was named to the Verizon Academic All-America Men’s Soccer Second Team in 2002 as well as the Verizon Academic All-District II Men’s Soccer Team. He was named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll in 2001 and 2002. Kinney started 21 matches for the Eagles and was named to the Penn State/Nike Classic All-Tournament Team. After an impressive performance in the backfield against Lehigh, Kinney was named Patriot League Defensive Player of the Week and also to the Soccer America Team of the Week.

In 2001, Kinney played in 22 matches, scoring a goal and adding an assist. His goal came in the first round of the NCAA Tournament against Ohio State as part of a 2-1 AU victory. Prior to coming to American, Kinney started every game as a freshman and sophomore at James Madison. He was named a Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) Scholar-Athlete and GTE Scholar-Athlete.

Kinney currently resides in Washington, D.C.