Addy Cronan was born and raised in Knoxville, Tennessee, and has returned home after a few years away in both Chattanooga and Nashville. She obtained a bachelor’s degree in business – marketing from Covenant College and, upon graduation from the Knoxville Fellows Program, a masters in ethics and public leadership from Johnson University. 

Addy joins Emerald Youth Foundation after serving as an Assistant Coach with the women’s soccer team at Lipscomb University. Before collegiate coaching, she spent time working for and volunteering with the Chattanooga Football Club Foundation, coaching soccer and mentoring urban and refugee young women in the heart of Chattanooga. Having played soccer from childhood through college, Addy has a passion for loving on and mentoring young women and empowering them through sports.

Addy attends City Church in downtown Knoxville. In her free time, she enjoys quality time with family and friends, all things Tennessee sports, a long walk outside, a good bonfire, a good workout, and anything in the sunshine!

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