Wisconsin Lutheran College Men's Football

Eric Treske is in his sixth season as head football coach at Wisconsin Lutheran College. The third head coach in the program’s 25-year history, Treske led the 2024 Warriors to a 7-3 overall record, including a 6-2 mark in the Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference. WLC matched its best record in program history, last achieved in 2014. After being picked for sixth in the NACC preseason poll, Wisconsin Lutheran solidified sole possession of third place in the conference standings. The Warriors’ three losses came against teams who qualified for NCAA postseason play. Treske has coached 24 players who have received a total of 40 all-conference honors during his tenure at WLC. Treske returned to his alma mater after spending five seasons as offensive coordinator and strength and conditioning director at fellow Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference member Lakeland University. With the Muskies, Treske assisted the team to three straight NCAA Division III Playoff appearances (2015-2017) and a combined 24-8 NACC record during his tenure on the Plymouth campus. Treske coordinated Muskies' offenses that ranked either first or second in the NACC four times, as his teams averaged 34.8 points per game over his five seasons at Lakeland. In 2017, Lakeland ranked second in NCAA Division III in total offense (552.9 yards per game) and eighth in scoring offense (42.3 points per game). Individually, he mentored quarterback Michael Whitley to Second Team All-American honors in 2017, including three straight NACC Offensive Player of the Year awards. The 2019 season saw running backs Dez Eddie and Larry Rivers become just the 13th duo in NCAA Division III history to surpass 1,000 yards. The Cedarburg native joined the Lakeland University coaching staff in 2015 after previously serving as a graduate assistant there for two years. He coached the Muskies' wide receivers and was the strength and speed coordinator. Treske earned his master's degree in counseling from LU in 2013 before returning to Wisconsin Lutheran for two seasons. As an assistant coach in 2014, he helped lead the Warriors to their first conference championship in school history. Treske was a four-year letterwinner (2004-2007) as a wide receiver and returner for WLC. He ranks fifth in school history with 110 receptions and sixth all-time with 1,334 receiving yards. While at Wisconsin Lutheran, Treske was an all-conference selection and was twice named the Warriors' most inspirational player. He received a bachelor's degree in communication from WLC in 2008. Treske and his wife, Jasmin, reside in Milwaukee with their sons, Caiden and Jayden.

Brook Smith is in his eighth season as an assistant coach for the Wisconsin Lutheran College women's basketball team. Smith, who also assists with the WLC softball team, served as the Warriors' head baseball coach from 2000-2008 and head coach of the women's soccer program from 1998-2004. Smith, who has been coaching basketball at various levels since 2010, most recently was the girls' head freshman and varsity assistant coach at Divine Savior Holy Angels High School from 2015-2018. Prior to that, he was the girls' varsity assistant coach at Slinger High School from 2012-2015. A three-sport star in football, basketball, and baseball at Northwestern College in Watertown, Smith transferred to Bradley University (Peoria, Illinois) in 1991 and played baseball for two seasons for the Braves. Drafted in the 11th round of the 1993 Major League Baseball draft by the San Francisco Giants, Smith pitched for three seasons in the Giants' minor league system before spending two seasons playing for Sonoma County, a member of the Western Baseball League. During his college career, Smith was a two-time all-conference selection, an all-conference selection in baseball (Bradley University), and an all-conference wide receiver in football (Northwestern College). While at the helm of WLC baseball, Smith was responsible for guiding the Warriors to their first two winning seasons (2001-2002) in program history. In each of those seasons, the Warriors were just one win shy of reaching the NCAA Tournament. He coached a total of 30 players to various all-conference teams, including 12 first team selections. He also mentored the program's first-ever NCAA Division III batting champion and D3baseball.com Honorable Mention All-American, Chris Glasel. As head coach of the women's soccer program, Smith was named Lake Michigan Conference Co-Coach of the Year twice – in 1999 and 2001. During his seven seasons, Smith coached 18 players who earned First Team all-conference honors. Smith earned his bachelor's degree in history and broad field social studies from Wisconsin Lutheran in 1998. He is an academic advisor in Wisconsin Lutheran College's College of Adult & Graduate Studies. Smith and his wife, Amy, currently live in Germantown.

Nolan Winkler is in his second season as a graduate assistant coach for the Wisconsin Lutheran College football program, working with the Warriors’ running backs. A 2024 WLC graduate, Winkler was a four-year member of the Warriors football team as a defensive lineman under head coach Eric Treske. He capped his career by earning the program’s Servant Leader Award in 2024. In addition to his college playing experience, Winkler has contributed to player development through his work with the MKE Ignite Showcase, assisting with the event annually. A native of Oak Creek, Winkler was a multi-sport athlete at Oak Creek High School, competing in football, wrestling, and powerlifting. He helped the Knights to four playoff appearances on the gridiron (2016-2019), was part of the 2016 wrestling team state qualifiers, and qualified for the 2020 state powerlifting championship, where he totaled over 1,000 pounds across his lifts. Winkler earned his bachelor’s degree in Politics & Law from WLC in 2024 and is pursuing a master’s degree in Sport and Recreation Management.

Kyle Kubacki is in his first season as an assistant coach for the Wisconsin Lutheran College football program. Kubacki, a 2024 WLC graduate with a bachelor’s degree in Sports Management, returns to alma mater after a standout playing career on the defensive line. A dominant force for the Warriors from 2020-2024, Kubacki helped lead Wisconsin Lutheran to a record-tying 7-3 season in 2024 and was part of Lutheran Bowl championship teams in 2021 and 2024. Individually, Kubacki earned All-NACC honors four times, was a three-time CSC Academic All-District selection, and a four-time NACC Scholar-Athlete. He ranks fourth in program history in both total sacks and tackles for loss, and second in quarterback hurries. Among his most memorable moments on the field was a 22-yard scoop-and-score touchdown against Rockford in 2023—set up by a forced fumble from a teammate. Kubacki also posted a career-high 13 tackles and tied the school record with five tackles for loss in a single game, both in a 2023 matchup against Benedictine. A native of Milwaukee and graduate of St. Francis High School, Kubacki was an All-Midwest Classic Conference performer for the Mariners. He is currently pursuing his master’s degree from WLC in Sport and Recreation Management.

Steve Donovan is in his 11th season as defensive coordinator for the Wisconsin Lutheran College football team. Donovan has mentored three All-Region selections, two NACC Defensive Players of the Year, and 10 First Team All-NACC honorees in 10 seasons leading WLC's defense.  Donovan joined the Warriors football coaching staff after spending four seasons on the sidelines at Valparaiso University, a Division I FCS member of the Pioneer Football League. He was the Crusaders' defensive line coach for the first three seasons and tight ends coach for one year. During his four-year stint, Donovan also served as an assistant strength coach, film coordinator, and camp director. Prior to his role at Valpo, Donovan spent one year coaching the defensive line and linebackers at his alma mater and fellow Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference member, Benedictine University. The Eagles posted an 8-3 overall mark, including a perfect 7-0 record in the NACC on their way to their first conference championship since 1934. BenU qualified for the NCAA Division III Playoffs in his only season coaching at the school. The Chicago, Illinois, native was a four-year letterwinner and a two-year starter for the Eagles. In his junior and senior season, he recorded 85 tackles, including 17 tackles for loss, six quarterback sacks, four forced fumbles, and one interception. He earned NACC Honorable Mention accolades as a defensive lineman his senior year. Donovan graduated from Benedictine in 2010 with a bachelor's degree in business administration, concentrating in management and organizational behavior. He received a master's degree in sports administration from Valparaiso in 2013. Donovan and his wife, Whitney, reside in Jackson with their sons, JD and Callahan, and daughter, Delaney. 

Wisconsin Lutheran College head football coach Eric Treske has announced the hiring of Nick Schroeder as the program’s offensive line coach and recruiting coordinator. “I’m excited for the opportunity to join WLC football and impact young people through a Christ-centered program,” said Schroeder. “I can’t wait to continue to grow in my faith and help young men grow in theirs.” Schroeder arrives at WLC following a highly successful stint as head coach at Barron High School, where he engineered a dramatic turnaround of the program. Since taking over in 2023, Schroeder ended a 19-game losing streak and led the Golden Bears to back-to-back playoff appearances in 2024 and 2025 – the program’s first postseason berths in 12 years and first consecutive appearances since 1990. Under his leadership, Barron’s offense saw a significant resurgence, increasing scoring output from 4.0 points per game to 30.0 points per game over three seasons while boosting total touchdowns from five to 39. Defensively, his teams improved from allowing 50.0 points per game to just 22.4. Schroeder also directed one of the top passing offenses in his conference in two of his three seasons while calling plays on offense, defense, and special teams. In addition to his on-field success, Schroeder emphasized excellence in the classroom and program development. He elevated the team GPA from 2.30 to 3.39, helping the program earn its first-ever Academic All-State honor from the Wisconsin Football Coaches Association in 2025. He was recognized as a Green Bay Packers High School Coach of the Week in 2024. Schroeder also served as Barron’s head strength and speed coach, designing and implementing a school-wide training program that produced measurable athletic gains across multiple sports. His work contributed to three teams reaching state tournaments, including a girls volleyball state championship. Prior to Barron, Schroeder was the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at Kettle Moraine High School from 2020-2022. There, he more than doubled the Lasers’ scoring output, increasing from 10 to 29 points per game, while developing the conference’s top passing offense and multiple all-conference and all-state quarterbacks. “We are excited to welcome Nick back home to WLC,” said Treske. “Nick leads with passion and faith, and his work ethic sets a great example for everyone in our program. I’m excited to see the positive impact he’ll have on our Warriors family.” Schroeder began his collegiate coaching career at Lakeland University as an offensive graduate assistant and passing game coordinator from 2017-2020. During his tenure, the Muskies’ offense improved from 31.5 to 42.3 points per game and ranked among the top units in NCAA Division III, including the No. 2 offense nationally in 2017. He also played a key role in recruiting and strength and conditioning across multiple sports. Schroeder holds a master’s degree in education from Concordia University Wisconsin and an M.B.A. from Lakeland, where he also earned his bachelor’s degree in history. He is currently pursuing a master’s degree in educational administration from CUW.