ADRIAN, Mich. – Athletic Director Craig Rainey has announced the hiring of Nathan Kronewetter as head coach of the Adrian College women's soccer team. Kronewetter has coached soccer for 27 years at NCAA Division I, II, and III institutions. Coach Kronewetter will serve as the eighth head coach in Adrian women's soccer program history.
 
Kronewetter began his career at the University of Colorado before heading to Ohio Wesleyan. At Ohio Wesleyan, he served as the Associate Head Coach for the men's and women's programs. While at Ohio Wesleyan, Kronewetter was part of two NCAA Division III National Championships.
 
After his time at Ohio Wesleyan, Kronewetter went on to serve as the head men's soccer coach at Alma College before being named the Associate Head Coach for the Western Colorado University women's team in Division II. He then made a stop at California State University Monterey Bay before returning to Division III at the University of Maine at Farmington. From there, Kronewetter served as the Associate Head Coach of the men's soccer team at Division I Bryant University before earning Interim status.
 
"I would like to express my appreciation for this opportunity to join an outstanding athletic department staff along with the entirety of the Adrian College community," Kronewetter said. "Craig Rainey, Bill Schindel and Meg Sharp were very welcoming during my interview process where I quickly realized that an unmistakable positive energy and momentum exists in all of the athletic programs. President Docking has a wonderful vision for the collegiate student-athlete experience at Adrian College and I was thoroughly impressed with everyone I met and spoke with during my time on campus. I am excited to get started in my new role with the women's soccer program and will work extremely hard to provide an inviting and positive learning environment that allows my players to thrive as student-athletes while at AC."
 
During Kronewetter's career, he coached 26 teams that won the United Soccer Coaches Team Academic Award. He also coached 12 NCAA All-Americans and one National Player of the Year. He's coached his teams to multiple conference tournament appearances, conference tournament championships, and NCAA Tournament appearances.
 
Kronewetter will begin his coaching responsibilities immediately where he will begin recruiting and preparing for the upcoming 2023 fall season.