After a tough 2-16-1 season in 2006 that featured a handful of injuries and six one-goal losses, Johnson returns 16 letterwinners from last year's team and welcomes four new players in what promises to be a much more productive season.

During his playing days at Millsaps, Johnson was selected as the team's most valuable defensive player twice, NSCAA All-South Region Team twice and was also recognized as an honorable mention on the All-SCAC team his freshman year.

Prior to Millsaps, Johnson was the head women's soccer coach for four seasons at Pearl High School where he led the Lady Pirates to three consecutive 4A State Championship appearances and a state title in 2002.

Johnson holds a USSF National "C" licensure and currently serves as an Olympic Development Program Staff Coach, which he has done since 2000. Johnson has also coached with the Jackson Futbol Club and Rankin United (now the MS Fire). Johnson was also instrumental in developing the MS Soccer Development league, a program teaching age-appropriate soccer skills to 6-10 year olds.

"I am very happy to be back at Millsaps and to be given the opportunity to lead the program forward." Johnson said. "My goal is to build this program to be competitive in every league game, giving us the opportunity to win conference in any year. If we are able to do that, the players will have a first-class experience here and cherish their years at Millsaps College."

Members of Pinelake Baptist Church, Johnson and his wife, Kiley, reside in Brandon with their two-year-old son.