The CIU Rams new head men’s soccer coach comes with an impressive winning resume.
Anthony Gehman comes to the Rams following a successful tenure as head coach at Penn State Harrisburg, where he compiled a 61-17-17 record over five seasons. During his time with the Nittany Lions, Gehman guided the program to three conference championships, four conference finals appearances, and three NCAA Tournament berths, while building a nationally competitive program rooted in player development and culture.
“Anthony is a program builder whose faith, leadership, and passion for discipleship align seamlessly with the mission of CIU,” said CIU Athletics Director Stephan Vasiloff. “He understands that success here is measured not only by wins and championships, but by the spiritual growth, character development, and lifelong impact we have on our student-athletes. We are excited to welcome him and his family to CIU.”
Gehman says that coaching at a Christian university has been a career goal.
“It’s been a lifelong dream of mine to coach in an environment where the number one priority is to create and foster relationships to build the kingdom of Christ,” Gehman said. “I look forward to creating a championship-quality mentality and environment that pursues excellence at the highest level.”
Gehman replaces Bill Brindley who is now the athletic director at Augusta Christian Schools in Augusta, Georgia. He concluded his eight-year CIU tenure by guiding the Rams to the 2025 National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA) Division I Men’s Soccer National Championship semifinal and was named the 2025 NCCAA South Region Coach of the Year.
The pinnacle of Brindley’s time at CIU came in 2022, when the Rams won the program’s first NCCAA Division I Men’s Soccer National Championship while also claiming the Appalachian Athletic Conference (AAC) Tournament title.
Learn more about Coach Anthony Gehman on CIU’s Athletics website.
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