Gibson began his coaching career with the Cornell Big Red in 1979 as a head freshman coach.[5] After three years with Cornell, he joined the Boston University Terriers in 1982 and became the team's offensive coordinator in 1986.[5] He was later hired by the Rice Owls football program as their director of football operations and recruiting coordinator in 1988.[5] After two seasons with Rice, he returned to coaching with the Temple Owls as their special teams coach and tight ends coach.[5] In 1993, he was named offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach for the Colgate Raiders.[5] From 1996 to 2000, he was coaching the Rutgers Scarlet Knights as their special teams coach and tight ends coach.[5]
Winnipeg Blue Bombers
On April 2, 2001, it was announced that Gibson had joined the Winnipeg Blue Bombers as the team's offensive line coach.[5]
Gibson returned to the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in 2005 to serve as the team's offensive coordinator.[4] After the team finished in fifth place in the West with a 5–13 record, he was retained under new head coach, Doug Berry, in 2006 as the team returned to the playoffs with a 9–9 record. He resigned following the 2006 season.[6]
Saskatchewan Roughriders
Gibson joined the Saskatchewan Roughriders ahead of their 2007 season as the team's offensive line coach. In that season, he won his first Grey Cup championship following the Roughriders' victory over Gibson's former team, the Blue Bombers, in the 95th Grey Cup game.[4] He spent two seasons with the Roughriders.[4]
On December 17, 2010, Gibson had joined the Calgary Stampeders as the team's running backs coach.[9] In 2012, Gibson became the team's offensive line coach and served in that role for two seasons.[10]
Ottawa Redblacks
Gibson joined the expansion Ottawa Redblacks in 2014 to serve as the team's offensive coordinator.[4] However, the team struggled in their first year as they finished last in total points scored, touchdowns, and rushing yards and finished seventh in passing yards.[1] He was relieved of his coaching duties by the Redblacks at the end of their season on November 12, 2014.[1]
Regina Rams
On December 29, 2014, Gibson was named head coach for the Regina Rams of CIS football.[11] He spent one season with the Rams as the team posted an 0–8 record prior to his resignation on January 17, 2016.[12][13]
Edmonton Eskimos
On January 17, 2016, it was announced that Gibson had joined the Edmonton Eskimos as the team's offensive line coach and run game coordinator.[13] He was promoted to assistant head coach and offensive line coach ahead of the 2019 season.[14]
Hamilton Tiger-Cats
On February 6, 2020, Gibson was named the offensive line coach for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.[4]
Personal life
Gibson and his wife, Carolyn, have two daughters.[2]
