Mike Burgoyne, who has guided Franklin’s boys and girls soccer teams for fourteen seasons, announced his resignation this week, saying he wants to devote more time to his wife and three children.
A Legacy of Championships
His departure follows a distinguished tenure that produced two state titles for the boys and two runner‑up finishes for the girls, a record that placed him among the most successful coaches in recent Tennessee history.
Burgoyne first took the boys program in 2012 and led the Admirals to back‑to‑back championships in 2013 and 2014, while his work with the girls side from 2015 through 2025 yielded state runner‑up placements in 2016 and 2022 and contributed to a total of eleven titles for the program.
The coach’s impact extended beyond the field; his resignation was revealed at the team’s banquet on May 3, prompting an outpouring of gratitude from current players, alumni and families who have long admired his leadership.
In his farewell remarks he urged the next generation of coaches to uphold the standards he set, expressing confidence that the program will continue to thrive under new guidance.