Potter named interim HU men’s soccer head coach

HUNTINGTON, Ind. – Nick Potter joins the Forester athletic department as the interim men's soccer head coach as announced by HU athletic director Lori Culler.

"We are thrilled to have Nick step in as our interim head coach," noted Culler. "He comes with outstanding soccer credentials, a love for the Lord and a passion for developing men of character. We are grateful for his help and his desire to continue moving the program forward."

Potter brings a wealth of coaching experience to the position which includes currently serving as the head coach for the 1927 SC men's amateur team out of Fort Wayne. His soccer-related roles in the Fort Wayne area span over two decades. He served for 20 years in the indoor/outdoor sports facility business, finishing his career as chief operations officer for Indoor Sports Enterprises (The Plex). He was also the director of operations and technical director for Fort Wayne United FC (Youth Academy) for over 15 years.

While serving as the technical director and head coach for Fort Wayne United FC, the club tallied nine Indiana Boys State Championships. Potter was also an assistant coach and director of operations for Fort Wayne Fever Premier Development League (semi- pro) for five seasons and an assistant coach and the sporting director for Fort Wayne FC (USL 2) for the first two seasons. In his first season as head coach of the 1927 SC men's team, he led his squad to the 2023 Midwest Premier League (MWPL) Great Lakes Conference Championship.

"I feel incredibly blessed to have the opportunity to join the Huntington University community and its amazing culture," said Potter. "I look forward to contributing to an already successful and growing soccer program by combining my passion and experience in soccer with my faith."

"I am committed to not only developing a talented cohesive team on the field, but also empowering these young men to become the best versions of themselves off the field. My goal is to help our players grow in every aspect of their lives. By fostering a supportive and spiritually enriching environment, I aim to guide them to success both as athletes and as individuals."

Potter will also put his playing experience to good use. He boasts a storied playing career having played Division I soccer at the University of Evansville after which he played professionally for Tennessee Rhythm.

In addition to coaching, Potter is the co-owner and operations manager for HY2 Sports, a soccer training center. He earned a BS in Business Administration from Evansville and holds USSF B, C and D licenses from the U.S. Soccer Federation.

The Foresters kick off their season on August 17 with a home contest against Lourdes at 3:00 p.m.

The Huntington University Foresters compete in 18 intercollegiate sports for men and women. In the past decade, Huntington has produced 160 NAIA All-America honors and 567 All-America Scholar Athlete honors. Huntington University is a comprehensive Christian college of the liberal arts offering graduate and undergraduate programs in more than 70 academic concentrations. U.S. News & World Report ranks Huntington among the best colleges in the Midwest.