Mike Chwistek is entering his second season as the head men's soccer coach at Rockford University. Chwistek comes to the Regents after spending four season's as a assistant coach at the collegiate level at multiple institutions in the state of Illinois. 

Chwistek most recently spent one year as an assistant at fellow NACC school Dominican University. He was involved in multiple facets of the program with the Stars, including recruiting and helping implement training sessions. In 2019 with Chwistek on staff, the Stars went 16-3-3, including an undefeated 10-0-1 mark in NACC play, and won both the NACC regular season and tournament titles. 

Prior to his time at Dominican, Chwistek spent three years as an assistant coach at his alma mater, Judson University. The Eagles went 23-16-3 over that span, including earning a berth in the Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference (CCAC) Tournament. While at Judson, Chwistek was heavily involved in all aspects of the program, including recruiting, running training sessions and serving as the program's junior varsity head coach.  

In addition to his experience at Judson, Chwistek also possesses collegiate experience at the College of Lake County as an assistant men's soccer coach and club soccer experience ranging from the Crystal Lake Force, the Woodridge Storm Soccer Association and FC Lake County. 

Chwistek earned both his bachelor's degree and master's degree from Judson University. He currently resides in Rockford, Illinois with his wife Ellyn.