INDIANAPOLIS – UIndy Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Kim Pate is proud to announce Nick Smith as the Greyhounds' new women's soccer coach. Smith comes to UIndy after leading Concordia University (Neb.) the previous three seasons.

Smith compiled a 40-13-9 (.718) record as the head coach at Concordia, leading the Bulldogs to their first-ever national postseason win—a 2-0 first-round victory versus Benedictine College at the 2024 NAIA Championship. Under Smith's leadership, Concordia garnered back-to-back runner-up finishes in the Great Plains Athletic Conference while compiling a 23-5-6 record in conference play. He produced 24 All-GPAC award winners, including 11 first teamers and the 2023 GPAC Defensive Player of the Year.

"We are thrilled to welcome Nick Smith to the Greyhound family as our new head women's soccer coach," said Kim Pate, Director of Athletics. "Coach Smith brings a wealth of successful experience and a strong vision for the future of our program, and we are confident in his ability to lead our student-athletes to success both on and off the field."

Originally from Whitehouse, Ohio, Smith will bring extensive experience at the college and club levels. Before a successful head coaching run at Concordia, he spent four years as an assistant at Lourdes University for both the men's and women's teams. During that time, he helped both teams set school records for wins in a season, while guiding the Gray Wolves women's side to its first-ever conference tournament victory.

"I am honored and excited to join the University of Indianapolis and to lead the Greyhounds women's soccer program," Smith shared. "UIndy has a strong tradition of excellence and I am grateful to Kim Pate, Katie Christman, and the rest of the hiring committee for the opportunity to lead this team.
 
"This is a program with tremendous potential—outstanding student-athletes, first-class facilities, and a clear commitment to competing at a high level in the GLVC and nationally. I am eager to get to work developing a culture that values accountability, development, and competitive excellence both on the field and in the classroom."
 
Smith continued: "I also want to thank Concordia University, Nebraska, for the opportunity to lead its women's soccer program and for the relationships and experience that helped shape me as a coach. I am excited for this next chapter and look forward to investing fully in the UIndy community and in the success of our Greyhound student-athletes."
 
In addition to his collegiate coaching experience, Smith spent time as the Associate Head Coach of Toledo Villa FC (2019-2023) and Director of Coaching/Staff Coach at Pacesetter Soccer Club (2021-2023). He assisted in the Pacesetter Soccer Club winning its first national championship. His experience also includes time spent as head coach of the Royal Oak FC (2020-2021) and collegiate stops at NCAA Division II Chaminade University (2016-2018) as Assistant Men's Soccer Coach and University of Bridgeport (2012-13) as a graduate assistant.

As a collegiate student-athlete, Smith played at both Chaminade and Bridgeport and was a team captain for both programs. He went on to play in the USL League Two for the Indiana Invaders.

Smith owns coaching/scouting licenses from the English FA and USSF and previously lent his knowledge as a soccer color commentator for Buckeye Cable Sport Network. In his professional career, Smith has also used his law degree as a practicing attorney.

Smith is a 2011 graduate of the University of Bridgeport with a degree in International Political Economy and Diplomacy. He earned a Juris Doctor degree in 2016 from the University of California, Hastings College of the Law in 2016. Nick and his wife Marcy have two daughters, Ellis and Andi, and a German Shepard named Achilles.