Alliance University

Alex Schmidt enters his 4th year at the helm of the Alliance University men's soccer program. He continues to cultivate a culture of excellence both on and off the field with a holistic approach of developing his players academically, athletically, and spiritually.

During the 2019-20 season, the men's soccer program took its first steps during the rebuilding process with nine new faces finishing the season with a 2-14-2 overall record. "Year one was always going to be a transition year to lay a foundation for the years to come. There has been a lot of improvements on the field and in the classroom during a difficult season, but the guys never gave up and realized that this is all part of the bigger picture."

In 2020 AU finished the regular season 4-1, earning them a first-round playoff game, as well as the first-ever national ranking by the United Soccer Coaches (#24) after a 3-0 start into the season. AU had three players named to the CACC All-Conference team in Javier Fernandez, Mitchell Reed, and Max Meurer. Meurer was also named the CACC Goalkeeper of the Year. In addition, Schmidt was named the CACC Coach of the year. 

Alliance finished the 2021 season with a 9-9-1 record. AU finished the campaign in the 6th spot with a 6-4-1 conference record earning another post-season appearance. Alliance came up short in the first round of the CACC playoffs losing to Dominican 2-1. Alliance was represented by three players on the All-conference team.

In 2022, AU finished the regular season with a 6-7-4 record and 6-3-3 in conference play seeing them finish 6th overall once again. In the first round of the CACC playoffs AU squared off with the University of Bridgeport Purple Knights. Javier Plaza was named to the CACC All-Conference First Team, while Matteo Guerrini was presented with Second Team accolades. 

During Schmidt's tenure the AU men's soccer program 13 players were named to the CACC All-Academic team. 

A four-year starter on the Warriors' soccer team, Alex Schmidt was part of the 2011 men's soccer CACC Championship season, as well as the program's historic NCAA Division II Regional Tournament berth. He holds the USSF C-License. Schmidt and his wife Larreya reside in Jersey City with their son Knox.