Jeremy S. McKinnie serves as an Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach at LeMoyne-Owen College. A native of Bolivar, McKinnie brings more than 20 years of experience in coaching, education, mentorship and youth development throughout Memphis and the Mid-South.
McKinnie earned his Bachelor of Professional Studies in Sports Administration from University of Memphis in 2004. He later earned a Master of Education in Educational Management with honors from Strayer University before completing a second Master of Education degree in the Arts of Teaching from Grand Canyon University.
Throughout his career, McKinnie has worked as a head coach, assistant coach, and athletic development leader at several programs across the region. His coaching experience includes time at Memphis School of Excellence Cordova, Westwood High School, Kingsbury High School and Memphis Academy of Health Sciences. He also coached on the Puma NXT Circuit with Team Stark and worked with the Mississippi Eagles and Jackson Eagles of the Central Basketball Association.
Currently, McKinnie assists with recruiting, scouting, player development, travel coordination and academic accountability for the Magicians men’s basketball program. During the 2025–26 season, the program finished with a winning record while becoming one of the top defensive teams in NCAA Division II basketball.
Beyond coaching, McKinnie has built a strong reputation in mentorship and community engagement. In 2005, he founded the Memphis Cobras summer basketball program to create opportunities for young athletes. That program later evolved into Team Memphis Heat – Lady Heat and is now known as Team McKinnie Heritage, Leadership, & Honor. What started as an AAU basketball organization quickly expanded into a program that prioritized mentorship and leadership development.
McKinnie’s coaching philosophy is centered on accountability, discipline, and relationships. He believes coaching is about far more than basketball and takes pride in helping student athletes grow academically and personally. His mission at LeMoyne-Owen College is to help build a championship culture while leaving a lasting impact on the young men he mentors each day.
