Methodist University Men's Lacrosse

Nedbalski is entering his fourth year at the helm of the Methodist men's lacrosse team, having posted a record of 11-18 in the program's first two years of competition after recruting for an entire year. In the team's second season of competition, the Monarchs compiled an overall record of 8-8 - a five-game improvement from the team's 3-10 record in its inaugural season. His 2015 squad ranked fourth in NCAA Div. III in man-up offense, converting nearly 50 percent of their extra-man opportunities. Nedbalski had spent the previous two years as a graduate assistant coach at Berry College. He served as the Defensive Coordinator and Recruiting Coordinator while helping to see the program through its initial two seasons. Before joining Berry, Nedbalski spent two years as an assistant at Randolph-Macon College. He helped lead R-MC to 14 wins and back-to-back appearances in the Old Dominion Athletic Conference postseason tournament in his two seasons there. Nedbalski went to R-MC after spending the 2007-2008 season in London, England. As a Local Development Officer for the English Lacrosse Association, Nedbalski helped develop lacrosse in South London primary and secondary schools. He created lesson plans, practice plans, and coached U-16 and men's teams. Before heading across the pond, Nedbalski attended Queen's University of Charlotte, N.C., where he earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in History. Nedbalski was part of the first men's lacrosse team in school history. As a member of the lacrosse team, Nedbalski served as a two-year captain and earned the Coach's Award in 2004 and 2007. During his junior season, the Royals snapped Limestone's 64-game conference win streak and went to the conference championship game. They were ranked in the USILA Division II Top 10. Nedbalski earned his master's degree in secondary education from Berry.

Smerka joins the Methodist mens lacrosse coaching staff in 2015 after graduating from Berry College in 2015 with a bachelors degree in communications.   During his four-year career with the Vikings, Smerka recorded a total of 130 points on 89 goals and 41 assists. Smerka was named a first-team All-SAA midfielder as a sophomore, junior and senior.   In addition to his playing career, Smerka also served as a coach for the Copperheads Lacrosse team in 2012, 2013 and 2015. During his time at Berry, he also assisted with numerous lacrosse camps held by the Vikings.