Zach Weidman enters his second season as a volunteer assistant at American in the fall of 2023. 

Weidman joins American after previously spending two seasons as a graduate assistant at the University of the Cumberlands. During the spring 2021 season, Weidman led the Patriots to their first Mid-South conference title and an appearance in the NAIA National Tournament Quarterfinals. UC finished the spring with a No. 6 ranking in the final national poll, the highest ranking in program history.

Primarily responsible for the goalkeepers, he directed the unit to one of their most successful seasons between the posts. In the spring 2021 campaign, the keepers recorded nine shutouts (seventh-most in NAIA) and 14 wins, which was the most since 2010 for the program. During his time at UC, he coached an NAIA All-American and 15 All-Conference performers.

He was also responsible for scouting, practice session planning, travel operations, and social media while at UC. Additionally, Weidman oversaw the entire reserve team program.

A native of Concord, Mich., Weidman played at Spring Arbor University. He played four seasons with the Cougars and boasted an .833 record as a goalkeeper. While at Spring Arbor, Weidman served as the men’s soccer representative on the Student-Athlete Advisory Council and was the team’s NAIA Champion of Character.

Weidman currently holds his USSF D License and holds a CoachTech Analyical Analysis Diploma.