Gavin Wyse

Biography

Wyse enters his eighth season in 2026 as associate head coach on Jim McElderry's staff at Rutgers after spending nine seasons with McElderry on the Fordham staff helping the Rams to three NCAA Tournament appearances as well as two Atlantic 10 championship titles. He was named one of the country's top assistants by College Soccer News in 2017. Wyse saw the team to an 8-6-3 record in the fall of 2025, including Big Ten wins over Penn State (1-0), Ohio State (2-0) and Wisconsin (4-2). He helped to bring in an exceptional transfer/freshmen class which accounted for 21 of the team's 28 goals. Joschi Schelb led the way with seven scores and was named to the All-Big Ten Second Team. Transfers Schelb (18) Dan Karsten (13) and Andrew Kitch (10) also ended the season with double digit points. In 2024, Wyse helped lead the Scarlet Knights in an exciting campaign, picking up two top-10 wins for just the second time in program history, over No. 8 Wisconsin (3-1) and No. 10 Maryland (3-1). Joey Zalinsky (37th overall) and Nick Collins (85th overall) were chosen in the 2024 MLS SuperDraft, continuing a long line for professional success for the program. Curt Calov, who was named to the All-Big Ten second team, was also signed to a professional contract after the draft with Minnesota United FC. In the fall of 2023, Wyse helped McElderry lead the team to a 5-8-3 record, picking up three Big Ten wins along the way. The slate was highlighted by a marquee win on the road over Maryland, 2-1, for