Minneapolis, MN – North Central University (NCU) Athletics is excited to announce the hiring of Peyton Frick as its new head coach for women's soccer. Frick will be leading the NCU Women's Soccer Program in all aspects. He began his new role with North Central on Monday, March 4th. 

Frick boasts an extensive coaching portfolio across various soccer programs. Most recently, Frick served as Assistant Soccer Coach at Branson High School in Branson, Missouri where he led multiple All-District players and one All-State individual. He also coached at St. Frederick High School (Monroe, LA) and Arkadelphia High School (Arkadelphia, AR), where he played a pivotal role in securing a district championship. His collegiate coaching experience includes stints as an Assistant Women's Soccer Coach at NCAA DI Nicholls State University (Thibodaux, LA) and Interim Head Women's Soccer Coach at NCAA DIII Elmira College (Elmira, NY), where he was a goalkeeper coach and recruited multiple All-Conference players. Peyton holds two coaching certifications, including a United Soccer Coaches Level 3 Goalkeeping Diploma and United States Soccer Federation National C License.

Peyton was a NCAA DII soccer player for Ouachita Baptist University from where he graduated in 2020 with a Bachelor of Arts in Kinesiology: Sports and Recreation Administration and a minor in Education. He earned All-GAC Academic Team in 2015, 2016, and 2017. Tigers Men's Soccer were conference champions numerous times throughout his tenure with the team. Additionally, Frick was a highly decorated high school soccer player in his days at West Monroe High School in Monroe, Louisiana, where he showcased his versatility across various positions as he helped lead his team to three District Championships. He also earned many accolades such as All-District Honorable Mention in 2013-14, as well as First Team All-District, Second Team All-Northeast Louisiana, All-State Honorable Mention, All-State Academic Team, Team Defensive MVP, and Team Captain in 2014-15. Peyton also holds a certificate in Leadership and Biblical Studies from the Kanakuk Institute and is currently studying to get his Master's in Sport Management: Coaching and Athletic Administration from Liberty University and is planning to graduate in 2025.

Frick had this to say about joining the NCU staff, "I am thankful, humbled, and excited about the opportunity to serve and lead the Women's Soccer program at NCU because it allows me to boldly exhibit the love of Christ and empower student-athletes to pursue the will of God and to become the champion for Christ on the field and in their future career that God has created them for. I also am excited for the opportunity to grow this program in such an amazing location right in the heart of vibrant downtown Minneapolis with a field at the center of our campus community! The future is bright here and a new era of devotion, growth, and success is on the horizon!"  

Welcome Coach Frick!