Jonathan Garbar

Biography

Jonathan Garbar joins the Gators in December of 2025 as associate head coach after a highly successful 2025 season at Mississippi State. Garbar oversees Florida's team play, player and program development, and international recruitment strategies. Garbar arrives in Gainesville with a track record of rapid program transformation and sustained competitive success across Division I, Division II and junior college soccer. He held the same associate head coach title at Mississippi State, where in 2025 the Bulldogs advanced to the Southeastern Conference Tournament semifinal and earned a berth in the NCAA Tournament. MSU was one of only four programs nationally to record three wins over top-10 opponents during the 2025 season. They Said: "I am honored to continue my journey alongside Coach Nick Zimmerman, and contribute to the mission of driving Gator Soccer back to national prominence. How we play and compete will be a direct reflection of who we are and what we stand for. Proud to wear the Orange and Blue." Florida Associate Head Coach Jonathan Garbar "I am beyond excited and grateful to have Coach Garbar alongside me as we begin this journey! His passion, intentionality and tireless work ethic are the standard as we begin to build this elite staff! We are aligned in our vision for the program and can't wait to get to Gainesville! Let's go Gator Nation!" Florida Head Coach Nick Zimmerman Garbar's Coaching Experiences: Garbar joined Mississippi State in January 2025 following a br