Michael Gabb

Biography

Former Bluejay Michael Gabb enters his 12th season as Creighton’s goalkeeping coach in 2026. He coaching tenure at Creighton began for one season in 2007, then resumed in 2016 through the current campaign. His responsibilities consist of many- ranging from travel planning, equipment management, community liaison, and team training lesson plans, with a specification as the Bluejay Goalkeeper Coach. Helping the Bluejay goalkeepers adjust to a more attacking style of defense during the 2022 run to the College Cup, Creighton went with three along the backline, Gabb’s instruction shined when the moment grew to its biggest as Creighton limited its opposition to 1.13 GAA over the final eight matches. The most impressive performances saw Creighton shut out Seton Hall and No. 14 Georgetown to win the BIG EAST Tournament, then hold No. 1 Washington to one goal in a road victory during the Second Round of the NCAA Tournament. Gabb has coached a Bluejay goalkeeper to an All-BIG EAST spot four times. The Omaha native helped the Bluejays post a 1.23 goals against average during the 2021 season as the Bluejays returned to the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2016. Gabb also guided Creighton’s goalkeepers to a 1.23 goals against average as Paul Kruse and Collin Valdivia split time in goal in 2019. The 2002 graduate helped Kruse earn 2018 All-BIG EAST Second Team honors and unanimous selection to the All-BIG EAST Freshman Team. Kruse posted a 0.64 goals against average, the fifth-best