University of Indianapolis Women's Soccer

Nick Smith was announced as the Greyhounds’ new women’s soccer coach in December of 2025 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.

Doyle enters her first season as a UIndy women's soccer assistant coach in 2025.  She arrives from Belmont University, where she was a five year goalkeeper for the Bruins, appearing in 54 matches with 52 starts. She finished her career with 275 saves, and 17 career shutouts which is tied for a Bruins program record.  Doyle played in two matches her freshman season, including picking up two crucial saves in a penalty kick shootout in the Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) Championship game against SIUE, which helped Belmont secure the conference title. She was named OVC Goalekeeper of the Week five times over her career with the Bruins. In her second season with Belmont, she posted the second best conference save percentage (.877). Made a career-high 13 saves twice against Georgia (8/29/21) and Chattanooga (9/10/23).  In her senior season, she led the Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) in save percentage (.856) with seven shutouts on 108 saves, and earning All-MVC third team honors, which was her second career all conference honors. Her 108 saves put her fourth all-time in career saves for the Bruins.  Prior to her time at Belmont, she spent four years at Bishop Moore Catholic High as the team's starting goalkeeper. She was a two year captain for the Hornets, leading the team in saves each of her seasons. She earned All-Conference honors as a junior, and helped the Hornets reach the Florida 2A state tournament three straight season, inlcuding a title game runner-up finish her freshman year.  Along with her prominent playing career, Doyle is currently pursuing her Master's of Sports Administration from UIndy, after completing the first year of her master's degree at Belmont. 

QUICK HITS Appeared in 65 games over her Greyhound career with 36 starts ... was one of the six players in 2024 to start all 18 games for UIndy ... led the team in shots with 46 in 2024, and 34 in 2023 ... tallied six goals and two assists in her five seasons with the Greyhounds ... scored the game winning goal in the 76th minute in UIndy's 1-0 win over Upper Iowa (9/22/24) ...  recorded her first career goal against Ohio Dominican (9/22/23).  AWARDS 2025 GLVC Brother Gaffney Distinguished Scholar 2025 Academic All-GLVC 2024 Academic All-GLVC 2023 Academic All-GLVC 2022 Academic All-GLVC HIGH SCHOOL A two-sport athlete at Franklin Community High School… received an honorable mention as a freshman with 11 goals, 28 steals, and 23 shots… was team captain as a sophomore as well as received an honorable mention… as a senior was head captain, and named most valuable player after eight goals, 12 assists, and 51 shots … named to all-county team … academic all-state. PERSONAL Daughter of Herly and Walter Brady … has a sister, Stacey, and a brother, Walter … graduated with a degree in Biology.