Gabe Kleinert joined the Duquesne coaching staff as an assistant coach in February of 2025.
Kleinert, a native of Lansdale, Pa., comes to the Bluff after spending the last three seasons as an assistant coach at the University at Albany. During his time with the Great Danes, Kleinert assisted in scouting and recruiting as well as served as the contact for travel, academic progress and community outreach. Kleinert spent three years at the University of Rochester prior to heading to UAlbany from 2019 to 2022, including two as an assistant coach before serving as interim head coach during the 2021 season. During his stint as interim head coach of the Hornets, Kleinert guided Rochester to an overall record of 6-5-5 (.531). Each of the five ties during the season came against opponents that were ranked between No. 3 and No. 21 in the NCAA Division III ranks.
“I’m very thankful for the opportunity to serve as assistant coach at Duquesne,” Kleinert said. “Being back in Pittsburgh and getting to coach here is a great honor. I’m looking forward to helping Jessica continue the growth of the program in the years to come.”
Kleinert is a 2011 graduate of Geneva College in Beaver Falls, Pa., where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in business and sports management. A four-year starter for the Golden Tornadoes, he helped guide Geneva to 53 wins over his four years with the program, the third highest win total by a class in school history.
“Gabe is a highly respected coach and mentor,” head coach Jessica Giegucz said. “He has a tireless work ethic and has created relationships within the recruiting realm that will continue to attract the student-athletes who fit the Duquesne program. His knowledge of the game is going to help challenge the team to play to their highest potential, and he creates an environment of professionalism and creativity in which the players will thrive. Gabe has proven to be loyal within successful programs, and I’m thrilled to be able to work alongside him.”
Beginning his coaching career as an assistant at Westminster in New Wilmington, Pa., Kleinert served eight seasons as an assistant coach from 2011 to 2019. During his stint, the Titans compiled an overall record of 73-37-10 (.650) and made two appearances in the Eastern Collegiate Athletic Conference (ECAC) Tournament. In 2014, Kleinert earned a Master of Education from Westminster.
