ALI AL-GASHAMY
Weaverville
Summary
Head Men's Soccer Coach with extensive expertise in collegiate athletics and a proven track record of leading teams to championship victories, including the SAC Conference and NCAA Tournament successes. Demonstrates exceptional leadership, training, and organizational skills, effectively managing all aspects of team operations, from recruiting to budgeting. Committed to fostering a competitive and compliant environment with a focus on student-athlete development and success.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Men's Soccer Coach
Emory & Henry University
Meadowview
06.2025 - Current
- Oversaw daily operations of Men's Soccer program, ensuring efficient management and execution.
- Coordinated game scheduling, budgeting, and fundraising initiatives to support team activities.
- Managed recruiting for 20 to 50 prospective student-athletes annually, from initial contact to commitment.
- Designed and executed training sessions for First Team, enhancing player performance.
- Conducted scouting and tactical preparations for match days to optimize team strategy.
- Facilitated needs for all Men's soccer athletes, providing necessary resources and support.
- Ensured adherence to NCAA compliance rules and regulations throughout program activities.
- Applied understanding of SEVIS procedures regarding implications for international students.
- Engineered a historic program turnaround, leading the Wasps to an 8-3-5 record after four years without a win, and nine years without a conference victory prior to arrival.
- Guided Emory & Henry to its first postseason win in 30 years, snapping a streak without a postseason victory since the 1995 ODAC Tournament.
- Advanced to the South Atlantic Conference Championship semifinals, winning the SAC quarterfinal and securing the program’s first SAC postseason success.
- Led the team to a 13-game unbeaten streak, one of the longest positive runs in program history.
- Recorded a marquee regular-season victory over NCAA Division I East Tennessee State University (ETSU), elevating the program’s regional profile.
- Coached and mentored six All-South Atlantic Conference selections, reflecting both individual player development and overall team performance.
- Rebuilt the competitive culture of Emory & Henry Men's Soccer by emphasizing standards, accountability, and a high-performance training environment.
- Collaborated across the athletic department to increase campus engagement and game-day support, contributing to some of the most well-attended men’s soccer matches in recent program history.
- Oversaw all aspects of the program, including recruiting, staff management, training design, scouting, and player development, aligning on-field performance with the mission and values of Emory & Henry University.
Head Men's Soccer Coach
Limestone University
Gaffney
07.2022 - 05.2025
- Responsible for all aspects of the Men's Soccer program's daily operations.
- Responsible for scheduling games, budgeting, and fundraising.
- Coordinating recruiting activities for both the 1st team and reserve program from initial contact to commitment.
- Responsible for recruiting 20-45 prospective student-athletes each year.
- Plan, design, and execute training sessions for the First Team.
- All aspects of scouting and tactical match-day preparations.
- Experience in recruiting, managing, and facilitating needs for all Men's soccer athletes.
- Adherence NCAA compliance rules and regulations.
- Understand SEVIS procedures and implications for International students.
- 2024 SAC Conference Champions. Sweet 16. 2023 SAC Conference Champions. Made it to the 4 Round ('Elite 8') in the NCAA Tournament.
- Record: 15-2-3
- 2024 South Atlantic Regular & Conference Champions
- Most goals in the region (54).
- Least conceded goals in the region, second in the country (13).
- Ranked top 20 in the country every week of the season, and number 1 in the region.
- Overall statistical champion in the SAC conference.
- All-American Pending
- 9 All-Conference Players.
- 4 All-Tournament Team
- SAC Championship Game MVP
Professional Soccer Player
Detroity City Football Club
01.2016 - 08.2023
- Professional Soccer in the 2nd Tier of U.S Pro Soccer.
- USL
Associate Head Coach
Gardner-Webb University
03.2019 - 07.2022
- Involved in all aspect of the Men's Soccer program's daily operations.
- Involved in budgeting, and fundraising.
- Coordinating recruiting activities for both the 1st team, and reserve program from initial contact to commitment.
- Responsible for recruiting 20-45 prospective student-athletes each year.
- Plan, design, and execute training sessions for the First Team.
- All aspects of scouting and tactical match-day preparations.
- NCAA DI
- 2019 Big South Conference Semi final
- 4 All Conference Players
- 2 All Tournament Team
- 3 All-Region Players
- 3 players signing Professional Contracts
- 3.3 Team GPA
Graduate Assistant Coach
Gardner-Webb University
01.2017 - 03.2019
- Understanding and adherence to NCAA compliance rules and regulations.
- Involved in all aspect of the Men's Soccer program's daily operations.
- Responsible for recruiting in collaboration with first assistant.
- Planned, designed, run training sessions for the Reserve program.
- Experience in recruiting, managing, and facilitating needs for 62-72 student-athletes.
- Adherence NCAA compliance rules and regulations.
- Understand SEVIS procedures and implications for International students.
- NCAA DI
Men's Soccer Player
Gardner-Webb University
01.2013 - 12.2016
- Four Year Starter
- Four Year All-Conference Player
- Three Year All-Region Player
- Two Year Captain
- DI NCAA Men's Soccer Player
Professional Soccer Player
FK Jerv
01.2011 - 05.2012
- Professional soccer player in the second, and third division in Norway.
- Norway
Professional Soccer Player
Flora Tallinn
03.2010 - 12.2010
- Professional soccer player in the Top Division in Estonia
- Estonia
Professional Soccer Player
IK Start
01.2006 - 01.2010
- Professional Soccer Player in the Top Division in Norway
- Norway
Education
MASTER OF ARTS - CLINICAL MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING
Gardner-Webb University
Boiling Springs, NC12.2020
INTERNATIONAL MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION -
Gardner-Webb University
Boing Springs, NC12.2018
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - DOUBLE MAJOR: PSYCHOLOGY & INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
Gardner-Webb University
Boiling Springs, NC12.2016
Skills
- Coaching and training
- Recruitment and scouting
- Budget management
- Fundraising strategies
- Tactical planning
- NCAA compliance and SEVIS procedures
- Organizational skills
- Competitive analysis
- Mental health awareness
- Leadership development
References
- Steve Armas, Wake Forest Men's Soccer, armasas@wfu.edu, (910) 890-6316
- Tony Setzer, Gardner-Webb University DI, (704) 473-5892
- Mike Cerino, Limestone University, cerinom6423@gmail.com, (864) 640-9341
- Justin Ferguson, Minnesota FC, justin.ferguson@mnufc.com, 303-349-6101
- Bradley Morrison, North Carolina FC, bradley.morrison@ncfcyouth.com, (704) 692-0158
Languages
- English, Highly proficient
- Norwegian, Native
- Arabic, Native
Timeline
Head Men's Soccer Coach
Emory & Henry University
06.2025 - Current
Head Men's Soccer Coach
Limestone University
07.2022 - 05.2025
Associate Head Coach
Gardner-Webb University
03.2019 - 07.2022
Graduate Assistant Coach
Gardner-Webb University
01.2017 - 03.2019
Professional Soccer Player
Detroity City Football Club
01.2016 - 08.2023
Men's Soccer Player
Gardner-Webb University
01.2013 - 12.2016
Professional Soccer Player
FK Jerv
01.2011 - 05.2012
Professional Soccer Player
Flora Tallinn
03.2010 - 12.2010
Professional Soccer Player
IK Start
01.2006 - 01.2010
MASTER OF ARTS - CLINICAL MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING
Gardner-Webb University
INTERNATIONAL MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION -
Gardner-Webb University
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - DOUBLE MAJOR: PSYCHOLOGY & INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
Gardner-Webb University