Head Women's Coach at Warner University for 3 years.  Current record over the two years is 21-17-1.  The team has appeared in the Sun Conference Tournament each of the past two years and earned a birth at the NCCAA National Tournament during the 2018, 2020 and 2021 seasons.   In 2 years with the Lady Royals, Coach Chitwood has been awarded The Sun Conference Coach of the Year award as well twice winning the NCCAA South Regional Coach of the Year award.  In 2018 the Lady Royals finished the regular season with a program best 11-7-1 overall record and 6-4 conference mark...topping the previous 2017 record breaking season. Other accomplishments that have occurred are several All -Academic Team members hailing from Warner Women's Program, along with Several All-Conference players, and 2 All-American Players named in 2018.  The program has now accumulated multiple All-Americans through the last several years. When asked about Chitwood's award, Athletic Director John Dunlap had this to say, "[Payton Chitwood](https://warnerroyals.com/coaches.aspxrc=814) has turned our women's soccer program around in just 2 years. He is an excellent example of the type of coaches that are at Warner University. Not only is he a very good coach on the pitch, but he mentors his student-athletes in helping them grow in their faith in Jesus Christ, and helps them succeed in their academic pursuits. His peers, for a very good reason, have recognized him with the Conference Coach of the Year Award. Warner University is extremely proud of [Payton Chitwood](https://warnerroyals.com/coaches.aspxrc=814)!"