Brandon Butler Named Women’s Soccer Coach at ICC

FULTON, Miss. – Itawamba Community College announced the hiring of Brandon Butler as the next head coach of the women's soccer program on Monday.

"We knew this was an important step in the future of our women's soccer program and we wanted to hire someone who would continue to build on the success of the program," said ICC President Dr. Jay Allen. "Coach Butler brings a record of success, a commitment to developing young people, and a servant-leader mindset shaped by his military service. We are proud to welcome Brandon and his family to ICC, and we look forward to seeing the program grow and represent our college and community with excellence."

Butler joins ICC after serving as an assistant coach and interim head coach with the University of Indianapolis women's soccer program last season. He previously spent two seasons at Pearl River Community College, helping elevate the Wildcats into one of the top community college programs in the country.

During his time at Pearl River, the Wildcats earned a top-10 national ranking in 2024 and won the Region 23 and Gulf South District Championships in both 2023 and 2024. The program also made back-to-back NJCAA National Tournament appearances. Butler's primary responsibilities included goalkeeper development and defensive organization, and the Wildcats posted the lowest goals against average in program history while multiple players advanced to four-year programs.

"I am honored and grateful for the opportunity to lead the women's soccer program at Itawamba Community College," Butler said. "ICC has a strong tradition of investing in its student-athletes, and I'm excited to build a program that competes with toughness, organization, and pride. My wife Amy and I are thrilled to join the community, and I can't wait to get to work with our players as we lay the foundation for something special here."

Before PRCC, Butler served as head coach for four seasons at Picayune Memorial High School, where he built a consistent postseason contender and developed several collegiate soccer players. His coaching background also includes work with Gulf Coast United and Hattiesburg Futbol Club.

A United States Marine Corps veteran, Butler served as an infantry squad leader before transitioning into coaching.

"Brandon is the kind of leader who fits exactly what we want our women's soccer to be about," said Athletic Director Dr. Chad Case. "He has been part of championship-level programs, he understands how to build a winning culture from the ground up and his background as a Marine speaks to the toughness, discipline, and accountability he will bring to our student-athletes. We are excited to welcome Brandon to the ICC family and we are confident he will lay a strong foundation for this program."

Butler earned a master's degree in interscholastic athletic administration from William Carey University and holds a bachelor's degree in sports coaching education from the University of Southern Mississippi, with academic work that also includes strength and conditioning. He is a graduate of Picayune High School.

ICC will host a press conference officially introducing Butler as the new head coach on Wednesday, January 21 at 10 a.m. in the Davis Event Center Lobby on the Fulton Campus.