Don Gregory
| Title: | Head Coach |
| Phone: | 512-863-1532 |
| Email: | gregoryd@southwestern.edu |
Head Coach Don Gregory
Now in his 14th season as head coach, Don Gregory has turned the Pirate program into one of the most competitive in the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference (SCAC).
In 2010 the Pirates had their best overall finish in the SCAC with another 2nd place finish going 9-2 in conference action, including beginning the conference season 6-0. In 2001, Gregory led the team to a 14-5-1 overall record, which stands as his most single season wins at SU. Adding on to his string of accomplishments, a school record six players were selected to the All-Conference team in 2006, along with two All-Region picks, and another 5 All-SCAC selections in 2007.
On October 7, 2007 Coach Gregory recorded his 100th win as the head coach of the Pirates and his collegiate coaching career, where he led the team to a 6-0 victory vs. Hendrix College on Southwestern's home field. His efforts during the 2007 season did not go unnoticed where his peers in the conference selected him to SCAC Coach of the Year honors.
Gregory also has 17 years of high school soccer coaching experience under his belt, most recently at Oak Ridge High School in 1996. In addition to Oak Ridge High School, Gregory has coached at Westfield High School (1990-96), Strake Jesuit Prep (1985-90), North Shore High School (1983-85), and St. Thomas Catholic High School (1980-83). Gregory is also very active in the soccer community, he has served in many different capacities: executive director of the Texas Association of High School Soccer Coaches (1994); president of the Texas Association of High School Soccer Coaches 19993-94); member of the UIL Advisory Board (1991-980); staff coach for the South Texas State Olympic Development Program (1988-present); and staff member/director of several Houston-area youth level soccer camps.
Coach Gregory and his spouse Becky reside in Georgetown. They have two sons, Sean and Kevin.
| Year | Overall | SCAC | Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 6-11-2 | 4-3-2 | |
| 1999 | 11-8-0 | 3-6-0 | |
| 2000 | 9-9-1 | 4-5-0 | |
| 2001 | 14-5-1 | 5-3-1 | |
| 2002 | 10-7-3 | 4-4-1 | |
| 2003 | 13-6-0 | 7-2-0 | Tied for 2nd in SCAC |
| 2004 | 10-6-3 | 6-2-1 | |
| 2005 | 9-7-3 | 4-4-1 | |
| 2006 | 11-7-1 | 6-2-1 | SCAC Runner Up |
| 2007 | 12-6-2 | 7-2-1 | SCAC Runner Up, SCAC Coach of the Year |
| 2008 | 9-10 | 7-3 | SCAC Runner Up (tied) |
| 2009 | 9-9 | 5-5 | |
| 2010 | 12-7 | 9-2 | SCAC Runner Up |
| Totals | 135-98-16 | 71-43-8 |
Zachary Pope
| Title: | Assistant Coach |
| Email: | popez@southwestern.edu |
Zachary Pope joined the Pirates as the Assistant Men's Soccer Coach in the fall of 2010. Pope is no stranger to the Austin area, he attended Round Rock Stony Point High School where he was a McDonald’s All-American and Nike All-Star. After high school, Pope continued on to play at Duke University where he was a Freshman All-American and NCAA Final Four participant. Following his graduation in 2007, Pope was drafted to play Major League Soccer in 2008 by the Chicago Fire. He also appeared with FC Dallas. In 2009, he returned to the Austin area playing with the Austin Aztex Futbol Club.
Pope has been coaching with the Lonestar Soccer Club since 2008 where he works with girls and boys teams ranging from ages 8-18. He has also been working with Cen-Tex Soccer Training where he helps to enhance player performance.
