Originally from Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom, Coach Gilpin has his Bachelors Degree from Davenport University. He also holds a US Soccer B License.
Coach Gilpin spent six years (1998-2004) in the Sunderland AFC Academy before playing two seasons as a Young Professional at Celtic FC (2005-2007). He came stateside to play at Davenport in 2009-10. Coach Gilpin is married to his wife, Annette.
Coaching:
Midwest United FC Goalkeeping Director (2011-present)
Midwest United FC Boys Director (2014-present)
Midwest United FC Girls Academy Coach (2017-present)
Davenport University Women's (2013-17)
Grand Valley Women's (2017-18)
Aquinas College Men's (2017-present)
Grand Rapids FC Men's & Women's (2015-present)
Accomplishments:
Grand Rapids FC
Great Lakes Western Conference Champions (2015)
NPSL Great Lakes Conference Champions (2016)
UWS Midwest Regional Champions (2018)
UWS National Final Four (2018)
GVSU
GLIAC Conference Champions (2017)
GLIAC Tournament Champions (2017)
NCAA DII National Elite 8 (2017)
Record: 20-4
Davenport University
WHAC Conference Champions (2013, 2016)
WHAC Tournament Champions (2013)
NAIA National Elite 8 (2013)
Record: 53-19-6
