CARLILSE, Pa. - Dickinson College men's soccer head coach
Jorge Chapoy has made a new addition to his staff naming
Gaoussou Coulibaly as his newest assistant coach he announced on Monday morning.
Coach Chapoy spoke highly of his new staff member saying "I am thrilled to welcome Gaoussou to our Red Devil soccer family." "In his young coaching career he has already demonstrated an innate talent for recruiting to go along with a pleasant personality and relentless work ethic" he added. "He is someone that I have personally been able to observe for the past five years as both a player and coach and I was always impressed with his competitive edge while displaying an honest and ethical demeanor. I have no doubt he will bring great energy to every aspect of running a high level collegiate soccer program I have no doubt he will bring great energy to every aspect of running a high-level collegiate soccer program, and our team will greatly benefit from working with him."
Coulibaly arrives from Division III Misericordia University in Dallas, Pennsylvania, where he served as an assistant coach for the Cougars since August 2024. During his tenure in Dallas he led individual and team training sessions focusing on tactical awareness, technical skill enhancement, and strength and conditioning. He coordinated travel logistics, organized team-bonding events, and developed community outreach initiatives that strengthened the program's local impact. Coulibaly also collaborated closely with admissions and the head coach to identify and recruit top student-athlete prospects.
Coulibaly honed his teaching skills at the youth level working as a Club Soccer Trainer for Gettysburg Youth Soccer Club and Back Mountain Surf FC, where he supervised age-appropriate drills, led elite training camps, and fostered player confidence. From 2019 to 2023, he was with Downtown United Soccer Club in Manhattan, New York, developing game strategies and mentoring boys and girls ages four through 14. In the summer of 2020, he took charge of the Juventus Academy in Hoboken, New Jersey, guiding 12- to 14-year-olds to elite levels of competitiveness.
Coulibaly is no stranger to the Centennial Conference as well spending his college years playing at rival Gettysburg College where he served as a team captain for the Bullets. A four-year starter and two-time All-Centennial Conference honoree (Fall 2022, Fall 2023). His leadership on the pitch—organizing midfield play, communicating defensive shape, and delivering clutch performances—earned him respect from teammates and coaches alike. His on-field success translated into a deep understanding of game dynamics, video analysis techniques, and effective motivational strategies which ultimately transitioned him into the coaching ranks.
Coulibaly graduated Magna Cum Laude from Gettysburg in May of 2024 with a Bachelor of Arts in French and International and Global Studies: International Affairs. He will continue to pursue a Master of Business Administration in Sports Management through the online program at Misericordia University. His academic background enables him to combine cultural fluency with strategic program planning, ensuring student-athletes thrive in and out of competition.
Fluent in French and Bambara, Coulibaly brings an international perspective to Dickinson's recruitment pipeline. He has recruited players from markets as diverse as West Africa and Europe, leveraging multilingual communication to build trust with families and high school coaches. His ability to navigate cross-cultural dynamics will be instrumental as Dickinson seeks to expand its reach at national showcases and international competitions.
Coulibaly expressed enthusiasm for his new role: "Joining Dickinson College is an honor. I'm excited to work alongside Coach Chapoy and our talented players to elevate this program. My goal is to help each student-athlete realize their potential on the field, in the classroom, and beyond."
