Since arriving at Augsburg in 2004, head coach Greg Holker (Gustavus '00) has revitalized the Auggies, turning the men's soccer team into an annual playoff contender.

He is now the winningest coach in school history, having guided the Auggies to three NCAA Division III national tournament appearances, including the "Sweet 16" in 2008, and the MIAC playoff championship in 2010, two of its seven MIAC playoff appearances.

Augsburg Coaching Highlights:

Holker inherited a program that won just seven league games in the eight seasons prior to his arrival and quickly turned things around, leading the Auggies to third-place MIAC finish and first-ever postseason berth in his third season at the helm.

Holker led Augsburg to 16 victories in 2010, which marked the most in program history as he earned MIAC Coach of the Year honors for the second time. With Holker at the helm, the Auggies are an impressive 143-13-8 when scoring the first goal.

At Augsburg, Holker has coached 65 All-MIAC, 26 All-Region and 22 Scholar All-Region athletes, including four All-Americans, two MIAC Players of the Year and five Scholar All-Americans. The team has earned academic honors from United Soccer Coaches 13 times.

Holker has provided life-changing experiences to his Auggies, leading them on regular international trips to Argentina (2007), Spain (2010), Italy (2015), Germany (2018) and Costa Rica (2023).

Professional Credentials: 

Holker holds the United States Soccer Federation ‘A’ License, the United Soccer Coaches Premier Diploma, the USSF National Youth License, the USSF Grassroots Instructor License and serves as a Coaching Education Instructor for US Soccer.

Holker prides himself on his ability to teach, but spends more time making sure his players are learning. Over 125 of Holker’s Auggies have gone on to coaching careers in scholastic or youth soccer environments after spending time in the program. 

Holker says, "My goal is to offer the best NCAA soccer experience possible. I wish to foster an environment that encourages personal growth through the ability to think critically and solve problems independently. I expect the athletes to conduct themselves in a manner that positively reflects the values and demonstrates the hospitable culture of our program. Our teams will carry themselves with great class and integrity, mindful that they represent not just themselves, but an esteemed program and an institution committed to excellence."

"By constantly seeking new experiences, I hope to help students attain their full potential as persons, to develop in them a capacity and passion for lifelong learning, and to prepare them for fulfilling lives of leadership and service both on and off the soccer field.”

Previous Coaching Experience:

Prior to his arrival at Augsburg, Holker served as the head coach at the Academy of Holy Angels High School in 2003, where he was named United Soccer Coaches Minnesota Division II Coach of the Year after leading the Stars to a conference championship. Holker spent one season as an assistant coach at Bloomington Jefferson in 2002 after spending two seasons as an assistant coach at his alma mater, Gustavus Adolphus College.

Other Duties/Campus Involvement at Augsburg:

Holker serves as the athletic facilities assistant manager.

Personal/Family Notes:

Holker resides in Lakeville, Minn., with his wife Connie and their four children, Braden, Lydia, Landon, and Logan.

YEAR-BY-YEAR RECORDS

Year

Overall Record

Overall Pct.

MIAC Record

MIAC Pct.

MIAC Finish

Notes

2023

8-4-6

.611

4-1-5

.650

5th/11

MIAC Playoffs

2022

10-3-5

.694

3-3-4

.500

t-6th/11

2021

12-6-1

.658

6-3-1

.650

4th/11

MIAC Playoffs

2020-21

1-3

.250

0-0

N/A

N/A

Shortened schedule; no MIAC standings or MIAC playoffs due to COVID-19 pandemic

2019

9-6-3

.583

4-5-1

.450

7th/11

2018

12-4-4

.700

6-2-2

.700

5th/11

MIAC Playoff Runner-ups

NCAA National Tournament Qualifier

2017

8-9-1

.472

3-6-1

.350

t-7th/11

2016

8-10-2

.450

4-4-2

.500

6th/11

MIAC Playoffs

2015

6-10-2

.389

3-6-1

.350

8th/11

2014

5-11-2

.333

3-6-1

.350

8th/11

2013

10-7-1

.583

5-5-0

.500

t-5th/11

2012

11-5-2

.667

6-3-1

.650

5th/11

2011

10-5-3

.639

6-3-1

.650

t-4th/11

MIAC Playoffs

2010

16-5-1

.750

7-2-1

.750

2nd/11

MIAC Playoff Champions;

NCAA Second Round

Holker - MIAC Coach of the Year

2009

8-8-1

.500

3-7-0

.300

8th/11

2008

12-4-7

.674

7-2-1

.750

3rd/11

MIAC Playoff Finals;

NCAA Sweet 16

2007

10-8-0

.556

5-5-0

.500

7th/11

2006

13-3-3

.763

5-2-3

.650

3rd/11

MIAC Playoffs;

Holker - MIAC Coach of the Year

2005

6-10-2

.389

3-5-2

.400

9th/11

2004

7-9-2

.444

1-7-2

.200

10th/11

Totals

182-130-48

.572

84-77-29

.518