According to former Beloit College Director of Athletics Ed DeGeorge, Tim Schmiechen was one of the best hires in Beloit College athletics' history. He was a role model who was loved and respected by his athletes. He was a coach who was always in control and attuned to the individual needs of each player, instilling in them the values of integrity and perseverance.
As the head men's soccer coach for 26 seasons, Schmiechen built a powerhouse program. He remains the winningest coach in Midwest Conference history with 217 career wins, 137 of which were in conference play. He led his teams to the Midwest Conference Tournament in 15 of his 26 seasons, culminating in an MWC Championship in 2006.
His exceptional coaching was recognized with three MWC Coach of the Year awards (1998, 1999, 2006). Under his guidance, Mike Flanagan was named MWC Athlete of the Year in 2002. Schmiechen coached 14 All-Region players and an impressive 44 First-Team All-MWC players. His successful tenure as a coach led to his appointment as the Athletic Director from 2015 to 2020.
Following his coaching tenure at the end of the 2016 season, Schmiechen pivoted into his role of Director of Athletics and Recreation, where he remained until 2020. Today, he continues to serve the college in his role as the Executive Director of Special Projects. With his induction, Schmiechan becomes just the 11th coach to be inducted into the Beloit College Hall of Honor, a true testament to his hard work and dedication to the athletic department and college as a whole.Â
