Terry Gruelle completed his 19th year with the NKU women's soccer program in the 2018 season. Gruelle joined the Norse coaching staff in 2000 and helped the program to the 2016 Horizon League Championship and NCAA Division I First Round appearance. Gruelle also helped lead the team to the NCAA Division II national championship game in his first season with the Norse, and NKU made 10 appearances in the national tournament with his guidance.