Filippo Begliardi Ghidini joined the Bates College men’s soccer staff as an assistant coach in February 2026, bringing a diverse background in collegiate coaching, international playing experience, recruiting, and performance analysis.
Begliardi Ghidini most recently served as an assistant coach at Keiser University, where he helped guide the Seahawks to a 16-1-2 record, a SUN Conference regular-season and tournament championship, and a second-round appearance in the NAIA National Tournament. The Keiser staff was recognized as the NAIA South Coaching Staff of the Year. His responsibilities included opponent scouting, match and performance analysis, game-day logistics, and the development of a GPS-based tracking dashboard to monitor player workload and fatigue.
In addition to his collegiate experience, Begliardi Ghidini has worked extensively in recruiting and player placement through YesWeCollege, serving as an intermediary for more than 25 student-athlete placements, including many at the NCAA Division I level. He has recruited across ECNL, MLS Next, and international pathways, and co-created a gap-year program in Italy for U.S. players. He also coaches at the youth level with the Wellington Waves, leading U17 and U11 teams while conducting private and small-group training sessions.
A former professional and Division I student-athlete, Begliardi Ghidini played collegiately at UMass Amherst and Merrimack College before competing professionally in Sweden, Finland, Greece, and Italy. He earned two NCAA Tournament appearances and multiple all-conference and all-region honors during his collegiate career.
Begliardi Ghidini holds a master’s degree in Business & Analytics from the University of Massachusetts Amherst and is fluent in Italian, Spanish, French, and English. He is currently pursuing his USSF D Coaching License.
