Adam Kleman

Biography

Adam Kleman is in his fourth year as the head women's soccer coach at USCA. The 2025 season marked one of the best in the program's history, with the team posting an 8-7-3 overall record and 4-4-2 PBC mark—the most wins since 2013 and tied for most league victories in program history. Kleman comes to USC Aiken from Indiana State where he was the Associate Head Coach, serving as recruiting and camp coordinator while leading training sessions. At Indiana State, he helped the Sycamores post multiple program bests, including back-to-back winning MVC seasons and hosting consecutive MVC Tournament games for the first time in program history. Previously, he was an assistant coach at Eastern Kentucky (2018) and Southeast Missouri (2014-2017), where his goalkeeper coaching led to five OVC titles and numerous shutout records. Kleman holds a USSF National 'C' license and United Soccer Coaches certifications. He is a native of Elida, Ohio, who played collegiately as a defender at Transylvania University (2004-2007), where the Pioneers won four consecutive Heartland Conference titles and advanced to the NCAA Sweet 16 in 2007. He earned a bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Transylvania and a master's degree in Sports Administration from Eastern Kentucky.