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Al Driscoll

Al Driscoll is in his fifteenth season as an assistant coach. A former Grand View player under former Head Coach Reid, Driscoll was a three-time captain and guided the Vikings to four consecutive District 15 Championships. He was All-District First Team four times, and a two-time Region and All-American selection.  

His professional playing career includes stints with NPSL Illinois Thunder, the USISL Indoor League (Permian Basin) TX, USISL Outdoor League with Austin Soccadillos, TX, player for the Des Moines Menace from 1994-1997, and player and coach for the 1998-99 Menace making consecutive trips to the USL Final  Four. He was team captain for multiple teams: Permian Basin, TX, Austin Soccadillos, TX, and the Menace. He was also a two-time All-Star selection. Driscoll was a player and coach for the USL Select Atlanta Silverbacks.   

He has coached many seasons of youth soccer in Central Iowa.  With several State Championships and Region semifinalists as well as finalists, he saw dozens of his players achieve NCAA and NAIA scholarships. Throughout his coaching and playing career, Driscoll stayed close to his alma mater and was instrumental in helping the Vikings qualify for the NAIA National Tournament in 2003, 2004, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2019, and 2021.