David Styles

Biography

David Styles joins the Gator staff as an assistant coach in January 2026. Styles reunites with Florida associate head coach Jonathan Garbar, with whom he previously worked at both Florida International and Franklin Pierce. Styles served as an assistant coach at FIU during the 2020 and 2021 seasons after Garbar was named head coach of the Panthers in 2020. They Said: “We are so excited to welcome David to Gator Nation. His overseas playing experience coupled with his ability to teach and develop players is a seamless fit for our elite model.” Florida Head Coach Nick Zimmerman “I’m thrilled to be working alongside Coach Nick Zimmerman and his staff. I can’t wait to help build a new brand of Gator Soccer that competes every day while striving for excellence in everything we do.” Florida Assistant Coach David Styles Prior to FIU, Styles spent five seasons on Garbar’s staff at Franklin Pierce University, rising to the role of top assistant during the 2018-19 season. In that role, he helped guide the Ravens to the 2018 Northeast-10 Conference championship, one of the nation’s most competitive Division II women’s soccer leagues. Franklin Pierce also earned a berth in the 2018 NCAA Division II Championship Tournament, advancing to the second round. Styles began his tenure at Franklin Pierce as a graduate assistant from 2016-17. During the 2017 season, the Ravens made their first NCAA Division II Tournament appearance since 2010. In addition to on-field responsibilities, Styles served