Gavin Scott, hailing from Ayr, Scotland, a former standout forward at Union University and Midwestern State; joins the Mountain Lions as the Assistant Men's Soccer Coach. Scott brings a wealth of experience from his time as a player and coach. At Midwestern State, he helped the men's soccer team win the Lone Star Conference (LSC) Championship and served as a graduate assistant for the women’s soccer team, contributing to a 10-5-5 record and a semifinal appearance in the LSC Tournament.
As a player, Scott excelled at Union University, where he set the record for goals scored in the D2 era with 31. He played a key role in the team’s Gulf South Conference Spring Championship Series title in 2021. At Midwestern State, he added to his impressive resume with three goals and two game-winning goals in 14 appearances.
Scott earned his undergraduate degree in Exercise Science from Union University and a Master of Science in Exercise Physiology from Midwestern State. He was recognized academically with multiple honors, including the GSC Honor Roll, GSC All-Academic team, and CoSida All-District and All-America accolades.
