Key Points
  • Longwood Athletics Director Tim Hall announced Paul Gilbert as the next men's soccer coach.
  • Gilbert comes to Longwood following two successful seasons at Indiana Tech with a career record of 68-55-23 over eight seasons as a head coach.
  • During his time at Indiana Tech, Gilbert's team made the NAIA National Tournament in both seasons, reaching the Quarterfinals in the last season.
  • Prior to coaching at Indiana Tech, Gilbert coached at Lubbock Christian for six years, achieving success and helping the program navigate the COVID-shortened 2020-21 campaign.
  • Gilbert expressed excitement about joining Longwood, focusing on implementing a unique style of play for the upcoming season and building meaningful student-athlete relationships.
  • Notable figures in the soccer community, including Marki Mitrovich, Damon Rensing, and Cale Wasserman, have expressed support and excitement for Gilbert's new role at Longwood University.