Gooch served as the interim head coach for the final two games of UCF's 2003 season following the dismissal of Mike Kruczek.
[1] As a freshman in 1978, Gooch saw playing time for the Sterling Warriors at free safety following an injury to fellow Clearwater native Tim Mann.
He gained attention that season when he learned sign language to communicate with Dwight Collins, a deaf running back for the UCF Knights.
[6] Gooch served as the interim head football coach for the final two games of UCF's 2003 season following the dismissal of Mike Kruczek.
In 2007, Gooch founded Tizon Commercial, LLC, a consortium of real estate professionals representing clients in investor acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, and tenant services, both domestically and internationally.