Matt Schmidt is in his fourth season as the top assistant coach for the women’s basketball program at Northern Kentucky University. Schmidt assists in all areas of coaching, scouting and recruiting for the Norse.

During Schmidt’s three years at NKU, the Norse have posted a 64-25 record and earned two berths in the NCAA Division II Tournament. A year ago, NKU posted a 21-8 record and earned a berth in the NCAA Division II Tournament.

Two years ago, Schmidt helped NKU post a 27-5 record and win the Great Lakes Valley Conference Tournament championship. The Norse also captured the GLVC East Division title that season. NKU advanced to the NCAA Division II Tournament and defeated Michigan Tech in the first round. The Norse also finished with a No. 19 national ranking in the Division II poll in 2005-06.

Schmidt, a native of Johnstown, Pa., spent three seasons as an assistant coach at the University of Findlay. He was also an assistant coach at both West Virginia University and the University of Maryland-Baltimore County prior to taking the position at Findlay.

Schmidt played basketball at West Liberty (W. Va.) State College, where he graduated in 1996 with a degree in health, P.E. and safety education. Schmidt earned his master’s degree in physical education from West Virginia University in 2000.