In 2004, Kilgore joined the
Pepperdine University coaching staff as an assistant coach and associate coach. During her time at Pepperdine, Kilgore earned her
USSF National "A" license. After spending 10 years with Pepperdine University, Kilgore took over as the head coach for the
University of California, Davis women's team. During her time with the Houston Dash, Kilgore also served as a member of
U.S. Soccer coaching staff, taking the
United States U-19 Women's National Team (USWNT U-19) to the La Manga Tournament in 2020. While serving as a member of the Houston Dash technical staff, Kilgore became the first American-born woman to earn the U.S. Soccer's top-level Pro License. Kilgore was named as an assistant coach for the senior
USWNT in February 2022. On August 17, 2023, Kilgore was named the interim head coach for the senior USWNT following the resignation of
Vlatko Andonovski, under whom Kilgore served as the assistant coach. Kilgore has served as assistant coach since the arrival of permanent head coach
Emma Hayes in May 2024. Kilgore coached the team to victories during both the
2024 CONCACAF W Gold Cup and the
2024 SheBelieves Cup. Upon the arrival of Hayes, Kilgore resumed her role as an assistant coach to help the USWNT win Gold at the
2024 Summer Olympics. On September 24, 2024, U.S. Soccer announced the departure of Kilgore from the national coaching team, stating she would pursue other coaching opportunities. ==Personal life==