Kim Wyant, one of the original members of the United States Women’s National Soccer Team, is in her fifth year as an assistant women’s soccer coach at New York University. Her main responsibilities include scouting opponents and game preparation.
Last season, NYU went 11-6-2 overall, 3-2-2 in the University Athletic Association (UAA) and earned a bid to the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2002.
During the season, the Violets rose as high as #23 in the NSCAA (National Soccer Coaches Association of America)/Continental Tire Division III Rankings on October 14. The campaign also included a seven-game winning streak and a victory over then-#5 Washington University on November 2.
For their efforts throughout the season, Wyant, Head Coach Michele Canning and all of the NYU assistants were selected UAA Coaching Staff of the Year.
In 2013, the Violets posted an overall record of 7-8-3 as Steinberg earned Honorable Mention All-UAA accolades in her rookie season. .
NYU broke numerous records during Wyant’s second season in 2012. The Violets established new standards for goals scored (50) and goals per game (2.78 per game). In addition, the team set new marks for points (142) and assists (42). Overall, NYU compiled a 10-7-1 record, including a 2-4-1 mark in the UAA. Under Wyant’s tutelage that season, Meg Patten started all 18 games in goal and recorded a 1.63 goals-against average with five shutouts.
In her first year on staff, Wyant helped lead the team to one of the most successful seasons in school history. The Violets earned their second Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Division III Metro Championship in program history and compiled a school-record-breaking 14 victories. NYU finished the season 14-6 overall and 3-4 in the UAA, where the Violets recorded their highest finish (tied for fourth) since capturing the UAA crown in 2002.
Wyant came to NYU with a remarkable playing and coaching resume. As a player, she was the first goalkeeper in the history of the U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team, appearing in the squad’s inaugural game in Italy in 1985. In all, Wyant played 16 games as the U.S. goalkeeper, recording the team’s first-ever win and shutout. In 2008, she received the Special Recognition Award from the National Soccer Hall of Fame for her contributions to the National Team.
On the professional level, Wyant played for the Long Island Lady Riders of the W-League for nine years, ending her career as the squad’s all-time leader in minutes played between the pipes (8,636) and second in games played (99). She helped lead the Lady Riders to W-League Championships in 1995 and 1997, as well as to a victory over the Brazilian Women’s National Team in 1999. Wyant won W-League Goalkeeper of the Year honors in four consecutive seasons (1995-98), was honored as the Most Valuable Player of the 1997 Championship Series and was twice named an All-Star.
After retiring from the pitch, Wyant was named General Manger of the Lady Riders. Under her direction, the team twice received W-League Organization of the Year honors. During the 2002 season, Wyant served as Lady Riders’ Interim Head Coach, leading the team to the playoffs and an 11-1-1 overall record. In 2004, she was inducted into the United Soccer League’s Hall of Fame.
Wyant also has significant coaching experience at the collegiate level. She was the Head Coach of the Florida Atlantic University women’s soccer program from 1995-98, and the Head Coach of Dowling College from 2003-06.
Wyant has also served on the Region I U.S. National Team’s goalkeeping staff, as a FIFA staff coach and as the Head Coach for the Long Island Girls’ Select Program.
A 1986 graduate of the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor of Science degree in psychology, Wyant had a stellar four-year career for the Knights. As a freshman, she was named the team’s Rookie of the Year and started at goalkeeper in the first-ever NCAA Women’s National Championship Game. Though UCF fell 2-0 to the University of North Carolina, Wyant was named the tournament’s Most Valuable Player. A First Team All-American as a senior, Wyant was inducted into the UCF Athletics Hall of Fame in 2010.
A licensed U.S. soccer coach and holder of a National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) Premier Diploma, Wyant is the creator and founder of Above-All Goalkeeping camps. In addition, she currently serves as the Head Coach of the New York Athletic Club’s women’s soccer team and the Director of Coaching for Long Island’s Brentwood Soccer Club.
Wyant is a native of Miami, FL, and a resident of East Meadow, NY.
