Middle School Varsity Football

Billy McKinney has been the Head Coach of the GA Varsity Boys Lacrosse team since Aug. 2016.

Before his tenure at Germantown Academy, McKinney served as defensive coordinator at his alma mater, William Penn Charter School, from 2007–08 and again from 2012–16. His coaching résumé also includes stints at the collegiate level, with stops at Lafayette College (2008–09), Haverford College (2009–10), and Saint Joseph’s University (2010–11).

A graduate of the University of Denver, McKinney earned a dual Bachelor of Science degree in business administration and economics. As a long-stick midfielder and team captain, he led the Pioneers to their first-ever NCAA Tournament appearance and top-10 national ranking. Following his collegiate career, McKinney played professionally for two seasons in Major League Lacrosse, helping the Philadelphia Barrage capture the MLL Championship in 2007.

Off the field, McKinney has had a lasting impact on the Philadelphia lacrosse community. He is the founder of Big 4 Lacrosse, a premier development program for elite players in the region. He also served as Director of Operations for LEAPS (Lacrosse Education Attitude Perseverance Success), a nonprofit organization that uses lacrosse to positively influence the lives of underserved youth in Philadelphia. In addition, McKinney played a key role in developing the lacrosse curriculum for the School District of Philadelphia’s physical education programs.