Matt Kesler enters his third season with NNU in the fall of 2023.

He primarily serves as the goalkeeper coach for the men’s soccer program.

Prior to NNU, Kesler worked with goalkeepers at various levels ranging from USL Championship, NCAA DII, high school, and club.

His playing career involved a 4-year stint at NCAA DII program Union University. Afterwards, he went on to play for USL League Two side Cincinnati Dutch Lions, and he spent a month on trial with FC Cincinnati of the MLS.

Kesler holds his USSF National “C” License, United Soccer Coaches Advanced National Diploma, and United Soccer Coaches Goalkeeping Level 1 Diploma.