I. M. Ibrahim

Dr. I. M. Ibrahim, who was a chemistry professor at the time, was chosen to lead the program.

I. M. Ibrahim (June 23, 1941 – July 12, 2008), otherwise known as "Coach I," was the head coach of the Clemson University men's soccer team from 1967 to 1994 and was founder of the program.

I. M. Ibrahim (June 23, 1941 – July 12, 2008), otherwise known as "Coach I," was the head coach of the Clemson University men's soccer team from 1967 to 1994 and was founder of the program.

"The Father of Clemson Soccer" coached Clemson to two NCAA Division I Men's Soccer Championships, in 1984 and 1987.

He coached three U. S. Olympians including Bruce Murray, recipient of soccer's prestigious Hermann Trophy.

He coached three U. S. Olympians including Bruce Murray, recipient of soccer's prestigious Hermann Trophy.

His Clemson teams made 17 NCAA appearances and 6 NCAA Final Four appearances.

Ibrahim earned his undergraduate degree from Shorter College, his master's degree from Clemson, and concluded his education with a Ph.D. in chemistry from Clemson in 1970.

Ibrahim earned his undergraduate degree from Shorter College, his master's degree from Clemson, and concluded his education with a Ph.D. in chemistry from Clemson in 1970.

Ibrahim earned his undergraduate degree from Shorter College, his master's degree from Clemson, and concluded his education with a Ph.D. in chemistry from Clemson in 1970.

He is an inductee into the Clemson University Athletic Hall of Fame, the Shorter College Athletic Hall of Fame, and the South Carolina Athletic Hall of Fame.

He was honored by South Carolina Governor Richard Riley with the Order of the Palmetto in February, 1985.

He was honored by South Carolina Governor Richard Riley with the Order of the Palmetto in February, 1985.

Ibrahim collapsed on July 12, 2008 while playing golf at Cross Creek Plantation Country Club in Seneca, South Carolina, where he was a longtime member and regular weekend golfer.

Ibrahim earned his undergraduate degree from Shorter College, his master's degree from Clemson, and concluded his education with a Ph.D. in chemistry from Clemson in 1970.

Notable winners of the award include: Bruce Arena (who later coached the United States men's soccer team and LA Galaxy), I. M. Ibrahim (who spent his entire coaching career with Clemson University), Anson Dorrance (who later simultaneously coached the University of Carolina's women's soccer team and the United States women's soccer team) and Jay Vidovich (who went on to coach Portland Timbers 2 for a season, before returning to collegiate soccer).

He became a skilled soccer player and was scouted by Clemson University's soccer coach Ibrahim M. Ibrahim.

The Tigers were coached by I. M. Ibrahim, in his 21st season.

The Tigers have known only four coaches in their history: Dr. I.M. Ibrahim (1967–1994, 388–100–31 career record), Trevor Adair(1995–2008, 50–48–10 record at Clemson), Phil Hindson (Interim coach in 2009, 6-12-1 record) and Mike Noonan.

The Tigers were coached by Dr. I. M. Ibrahim, in his 18th season.