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Attila Schmidt

PROFESSIONAL RESUME
Benedictine University (2016-present)
Head Men's Soccer Coach
Amherst College  (2014-2016)
Assistant Men's Soccer Coach
Lake Forest College (2010-2014)
Assistant Men's Soccer Coach
RESIDES
Lisle, Ill.
STUDENT ATHLETE EXPERIENCE
Lake Forest College (Men's Soccer) - 2004-2007
EDUCATION
Ohio University, 2017
M.S. - Recreation and Sport Sciences
Lake Forest College, 2008
B.A. - Economics (Major); Mathematics (Minor)
HOMETOWN
Akron, Ohio

Attila Schmidt has helped the Benedictine men's soccer program soar to new heights since taking over as head coach in 2016. Prior to his arrival at Benedictine, Schmidt helped guide Amherst College to the 2015 NCAA Division III National Championship.

SCHMIDT'S BENEDICTINE PROFILE
• Four consecutive winning seasons
• Secured the first two NCAA Tournament victories in program history

• Produced the two best single-season win totals in program history
• Won the program's first ever NACC Tournament in 2016
• Ranked 16th nationally in the final 2016 United Soccer Coaches Poll
• Two NACC Tournament Championship appearances including 2019
• Capped the 2017 season ranked No. 10 nationally in goals per game (3.15)
• Concluded the 2018 season ranked ninth nationally in assists per game (2.61)
• Earned 50th career win in Benedictine's comeback win in the NACC Tournament on Nov. 2, 2019

BENEDICTINE STUDENT-ATHLETE ACCOLADES UNDER SCHMIDT
• Two CoSIDA Academic All-American selections
• Three United Soccer Coaches Scholar All-American choices

• Three United Soccer Coaches Team Academic Award honors
• One United Soccer Coaches All-America selection

• Eight United Soccer Coaches All-Central Region selections
• Two NACC Offensive Player of the Year awards
• 11 First Team All-Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference selections

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SCHMIDT COACHING RECORDS

YEAR OVERALL PCT. CONFERENCE PCT.
2019 10-8-1 .553 8-3 .727
2018 11-7 .611 8-3 .727
2017 14-6 .700 8-2 .800
2016 16-5-2 .739 8-1-1 .850
TOTAL 51-26-3 .656 32-9-1 .774