The Wheeling Miners are pleased to announce Chris McKinney as our new Head Coach

Wheeling Miners Announce Chris McKinney as New Head Coach

Wheeling, WV — The Wheeling Miners are proud to announce the hiring of Chris McKinney as the organization’s new Head Coach, bringing a proven championship résumé and more than a decade of professional indoor football experience to the Miners franchise. Coach McKinney has coached at nearly every level of professional indoor football, earning multiple championships, Coach of the Year honors, and a reputation as a dynamic leader on both sides of the ball.

His coaching career includes:

• Philadelphia Soul (AFL) – 2013

• Special Teams & Wide Receivers Coach | Eastern Conference Champions | Arena Bowl Runner-Up

• St. Louis Attack (X-League) – 2014–2015

• Head Coach | Regular Season Champions | X-League Coach of the Year | X-Bowl Runner-Up

• Triangle Torch (SIF) – 2016–2018

• Offensive Coordinator & Head Coach | SIF Coach of the Year | Undefeated Regular Season | SIF Championship Runner-Up

• Atlanta Havoc (AAL) – 2018

• AAL Champions

• Cape Fear Heroes – 2019

• Head Coach

• Jersey Flight (NAL) – 2021

• Offensive Coordinator

• Albany Empire (NAL) – 2022

• Defensive Coordinator | NAL Champions

• Columbus Lions (AIFA) – 2023

• Head Coach / Offensive & Defensive Coordinator | AIFA Champions

• San Antonio Gunslingers (IFL) – 2024

• Defensive Coordinator

• Nashville Kats (AF1) – 2025

• Offensive Coordinator

• Massachusetts Pirates (IFL) – 2025

• Co-Defensive Coordinator

Coach McKinney expressed strong enthusiasm about joining the Wheeling Miners organization and becoming part of the community.

“I’m originally from North Carolina but currently reside in Atlanta, Georgia. I love coaching on the East Coast where I grew up, and I am extremely excited to be a part of the Miners family. I can’t wait to be able to call West Virginia home.”

The Wheeling Miners believe Coach McKinney’s championship experience, leadership, and versatility will play a key role in building a winning culture and guiding the team into its next chapter.