Alex Machin enters his first season for the Gillette College Pronghorns. He joins us from NCAA DII Alderson-Broaddus University in the Mountain East Conference after serving as an assistant coach for the Battlers this last season.

Prior to joining the ABU staff, Coach Machin served as the Head Men’s Soccer Coach at Lassen Community College in Susanville, CA. During his time at Lassen, Coach Machin restarted the program after the pandemic and managed to lead the team to an 8-8-2 record in its first year back to competition. During this season, Machin coached two first team all-conference players as well as two second team all-conference players.

Before joining Lassen, Coach Machin had a short stint coaching for the Springfield Demize in Springfield, Missouri as part of the National Premier Soccer League (NPSL) and Major Arena Soccer League (MASL). The NPSL is a semi-professional men’s soccer league and the MASL is the highest level of arena soccer in North America.

Coach Machin began his college coaching career at Webber International University (NAIA) where he served as an assistant men's soccer coach as well as recruiting coordinator for 3 years. While at Webber, he also coached at Four Corners Football Club where he coached the U18 Premier Boys team. With the U18, he won the greater central Florida boys championship going undefeated with a record of 8-0-1. He also assisted with the Four Corners Football Club Men’s D1 team.

Machin's coaching career began at Clermont Football Club, where he coached both boys U15 and girls U17, placing second in the GCF of the FYSA with both teams. He continued his coaching career at South Lake High School for three seasons.

As an athlete, Machin continued his athletic and academic career at the University of Northwestern in Ohio where he competed. Making one appearance in the NAIA National Tournament. Machin earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Sports Management and Marketing and is currently earning his Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Northwestern Ohio.

Originally from Cali, Colombia, Machin played for Club Deportivo Cali in his hometown as well as his high school team for Colegio Bennett. He holds a US Soccer D license and is currently a C license candidate.

“I am super excited about the opportunity Gillette College and Miss. Rayback has given me to lead this program”, Coach Machin said. “Gillette has all the tools and qualities to be a competitive program. I am looking forward to this upcoming season and to bring men’s soccer back to Gillette”.