On May 18, 2022, the University at Albany women’s soccer program and first-year head coach Sade Ayinde announced the hiring of Gabe Kleinert as the program’s newest assistant coach.

Kleinert spent the last two seasons at the University of Rochester, starting as an assistant coach and then spending the 2021 season as the interim head coach.  Last year, Kleinert led the Yellowjackets to 6-5-5 record.  The five ties on the season came against five opponents ranked between third and 21st nationally. 

Before arriving at Rochester, Kleinert spent seven seasons as the assistant coach at Westminster College of Pennsylvania.  The Titans compiled an overall record of 73-37-10, and qualified for the postseason five times.

Kleinert earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Business & Sports Management from Geneva College in 2011, and his Master’s Degree in Education from Westminster College in 2014.  He was a four-year starter for the Geneva College men’s program, leading the Golden Tornados to 53 wins, the third-highest total for a single class in program history.

Outside his collegiate experience, Kleinert has coached at the high school, club, and Olympic Development levels, including most recently with Empire United GA club and State and East Region ODP.  He holds a USSF B coaching license and is a candidate for a USSF National A license.