GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Florida soccer head coach Nick Zimmerman announced the addition of Ellie McIntyre as the Gators’ Director of Operations.

 

McIntyre comes to Florida after serving as an assistant coach at Georgia Southern for the 2025 season.

 

They Said:

“I am grateful and excited to join the University of Florida soccer! Thankful for the people who’ve supported me along the way and ready to get to work. Go Gators!”

              Ellie McIntyre – Florida Soccer Director of Operations 

 

“We are thrilled to welcome Ellie to Gator Nation. She’s a former college soccer player who exemplified work ethic, passion and a love for the game. Ellie brings solid experience to our team and we can’t wait for her to get to Gainesville.”

Nick Zimmerman – Florida Soccer Head Coach

 

A May 2025 graduate of Georgia Southern, McIntyre earned her bachelor’s degree in exercise science while competing as a student-athlete. She played three seasons for the Eagles from 2021-24, appearing in 42 matches and hitting three goals

 

A native of Buford, Ga., McIntyre began her collegiate career at the University of Mississippi in 2021 before transferring to Georgia Southern. Prior to college, she was a four-year standout at Mill Creek High School in Hoschton, Ga, where she earned All-Region 8-AAAAAAA Midfielder of the Year honors as a senior.

 

McIntyre is a three-time Sun Belt Conference Commissioner’s Academic List honoree and is currently pursuing a master’s degree in coaching education.