AUBURN, Ala. – The Auburn soccer program and head coach Karen Hoppa announced Nick Flohre as the Tigers new assistant coach Friday afternoon.
Flohre (Floor-E) comes to The Plains after spending the previous three seasons as the head coach at Eastern Kentucky University, where he posted a career record of 32-18-9. The 32 wins mark the most during a three-year span in program history.
"We are thrilled to add Nick to our staff," Hoppa said. "The first thing I noticed about Nick was that his character fits that of an Auburn man. On the field, his extensive experience will be invaluable to our program. He has exciting ideas about the game and will bring a new energy to practice. We are looking forward to his impact on our team and staff."
Flohre will focus on the offensive side of the ball, working specifically with the midfielders and forwards, and will play a large role in recruiting.
"I couldn't be more excited and proud to be joining Auburn University and the women's soccer program," Flohre said. "During my visit to campus, I was beyond impressed with the care and support the student-athletes receive. It was obvious the university wants nothing more than for the student-athletes to be successful both on the field and in life."
Flohre orchestrated one of the most dramatic turnarounds in the NCAA in his first year at EKU. He was named the 2016 Ohio Valley Conference Coach of the Year after leading the Colonels to a 13-4-0 overall record, 8-2 mark in conference play and a share of the first OVC regular season title in program history. The 13 wins not only set a program record, but were also nine more wins than the previous season.
Flohre led the Colonels to a .500 or better overall and conference record in each of his three seasons in Richmond, Ky. He took the team to three straight OVC semifinals, including a pair of championship games in 2016 and 2017, and coached a total of 12 OVC All-Conference performers.
The EKU soccer program was also successful in the classroom during Flohre's tenure. The team posted a 3.75 GPA during the 2017-18 academic year, which ranked third highest among Division I soccer teams in the country. He mentored the program's first CoSIDA Academic All-District First Team performer in 2018.
"I'm grateful to Coach Hoppa for her confidence in me and for the opportunity to join her staff," Flohre added. "She has built an elite program that is a model for success. I can't wait to begin working with the players and staff."
Prior to becoming the head coach at EKU, Flohre served as an assistant coach at Ohio State from 2014-15 and Iowa during the 2012-13 seasons. He helped lead both programs to the NCAA Tournament.
The Buckeyes advanced to the Sweet 16 in 2015 and finished the season with a 13-7-3 record. Flohre helped a pair of Buckeyes earn All-Big Ten honors in 2015 and guided another to all-conference accolades the previous season.
In two seasons at Iowa, Flohre helped guide the Hawkeyes to a 27-13-4 overall record, including a school record 15 victories in 2013. Iowa reached the Big Ten Championship game and advanced to the NCAA Tournament for the first time in program history in 2013.
Prior to breaking into collegiate soccer, Flohre served as the Girl's Assistant Director of Coaching at Ohio Elite Soccer Academy of the Elite Clubs National League (ENCL) from 2007-12. During his tenure, Flohre coached various U15-U18 ENCL teams, including the 2009 U.S. Youth Soccer Association U19 National Championship finalist and the 2010 National Championship third-place team. He coached seven players who went on to play for the U.S. National Team.
Flohre played collegiate soccer at the University of Indianapolis and graduated with a bachelor's degree in psychology in 2003. He is a native of Dayton, Ohio, and is married to Danielle Corrigan.