University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point Athletics

Megan Schmidt is in her third season as head women's soccer coach at UW-Stevens Point.

Schmidt is just the second head coach in the program’s storied history, taking over for Sheila Miech, who announced her retirement after 25 seasons with the program prior to the 2012 season. Schmidt was previously the top assistant coach under Miech for three seasons, primarily in charge of the defense.

Under her guidance as head coach, the Pointers finished the 2012 season 13-6-1 and 5-3 in the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC), advancing to the league’s tournament championship game.

Under her guidance as an assistant coach, the Pointers posted a 45-14-3 record, two WIAC championships, and an appearance in the 2010 Sweet 16. The defense of her 2010 team ranked in the top-10 nationally for both shutout percentage and goals-against average and tied a new school record for shutouts in a season.

As a player for the Pointers, Schmidt was a four-time letterwinner from 2004-07 and served as team captain, earning all-conference honors once and leading the team to two NCAA tournament appearances.

Schmidt also worked as a soccer instructor, youth coach and player development instructor in Long Island, N.Y, her alma mater Arrowhead High School and locally with Portage County Youth Soccer and PJ Jacobs.

The Hartland, Wis.,native holds a bachelor’s degree in physical education from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point and earned her master’s degree in education in 2012. Schmidt also holds a USSF National D coaching certification. Schmidt also serves as an associate lecturer in the department of Physical Education and Athletic Training (PEAT).