Patrick Gayle enters his 8
th season as Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Albany State University. Since taking over the program in 2018, Gayle has established the Golden Rams as one of the top defensive and academically focused programs in the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC).
In 2020, he led Albany State to a SIAC East Division Championship and a conference tournament runner-up finish, building a reputation for tough, disciplined play and team-first basketball. His defensive units have consistently ranked among the top in NCAA Division II, and his teams have produced multiple All-SIAC selections.
Coach Gayle is equally committed to success off the court. Under his leadership, the Golden Rams have excelled in the classroom and the community, earning SIAC Commissioner’s All-Academic Team honors, placing numerous student-athletes on the Athletic Director’s Honor Roll, and ranking first among all Division II men’s basketball teams in community service hours.
Before joining Albany State, Gayle served as Head Coach at St. Thomas University in Miami Gardens, Florida. Over six seasons, he compiled a 125–51 record, led the Bobcats to two Sun Conference regular-season titles, and made back-to-back NAIA National Tournament Sweet 16 appearances. He was twice named Sun Conference Coach of the Year.
Gayle’s coaching background also includes assistant roles at Tiffin University (OH), Creekside High School (GA), and Nova High School (FL). A native of Brooklyn, New York, Gayle earned his bachelor’s degree in Mathematical Sciences from the University of Memphis and a master’s degree in Business Administration from Tiffin University. He has also served as a STEM Lead Math Teacher, curriculum designer, and youth mentor.
Gayle is married to Sherida Gayle, and they are the proud parents of four children: Sanai, Asaya, Solomon, and Asahel.
The Gayle File
| Years |
Institution |
Record |
| 2012-2018 |
St. Thomas University |
125-51 |
| 2018- Current |
Albany State University |
79-109 |
| Total |
|
204 - 160 |
