Nike Soccer Camp at University of Wisconsin - Parkside

Camp Coaches

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  Brittany Nikolic

  Women's Soccer Head Coach - UW Parkside

  Brittany Nikolic is a nationally respected player‑development specialist with more than a decade of collegiate coaching experience, known for elevating athletes and building high‑performing soccer programs. Her coaching career is defined by a proven ability to grow players technically, tactically, and mentally while fostering a positive, competitive, and team‑centered environment.

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  Brittany Nikolic

  Women's Soccer Head Coach - UW Parkside

  A former standout at Stanford University, Nikolic competed in four NCAA Tournaments, captured a Pac‑10 Championship, and earned multiple All‑Pac‑10 honors, experiences that shaped her deep understanding of high‑level player development.

  Before leading the UW‑Parkside Women’s Soccer program, Nikolic coached at Northwestern, UNLV, and Milwaukee, contributing to conference championships, NCAA Tournament appearances, and the development of numerous all‑conference athletes. She later transformed the program at Alverno College, where she became the school’s all‑time winningest coach.

  At Parkside, Nikolic has guided her teams to postseason berths, developed multiple All‑GLIAC performers, and maintained one of the strongest academic cultures on campus. Her approach blends tactical intelligence, technical growth, and character development—ensuring players succeed both on and off the field.

  Parents and players can expect a coach who brings elite playing experience, championship‑caliber coaching, and a true passion for helping young athletes thrive.

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  Jason Zitzke

  Men's Soccer Head Coach - UW Parkside

  Jason Zitzke is a proven player‑development leader with more than 20 years of collegiate coaching experience, known for building competitive, disciplined, and attack‑minded teams at UW‑Parkside. His approach blends technical growth, tactical maturity, and character development, helping athletes reach their highest potential on and off the field.

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  Jason Zitzke

  Men's Soccer Head Coach - UW Parkside

  A UW‑Parkside Hall of Famer, Zitzke has been part of the program’s coaching staff since 1999 and took over as head coach in 2011. Under his leadership, Parkside has remained one of the region’s most respected and consistently successful men’s soccer programs. He guided the Rangers to one of the most historic seasons in school history, capturing both the GLIAC regular‑season and tournament championships, earning an NCAA Tournament berth, and being named GLIAC Coach of the Year. His teams have continued to secure NCAA appearances, conference titles, and recognition for their competitive identity.

  Before his coaching career, Zitzke was one of Parkside’s most accomplished players—earning three All‑Region selections, Second Team All‑American honors, and becoming the only athlete in program history drafted into two professional leagues. He later earned a championship ring with the Milwaukee Wave, bringing valuable professional experience and insight back to his coaching.

  Zitzke’s coaching is defined by development, discipline, and creative attacking play, consistently producing All‑GLIAC performers and teams known for their strong culture and tactical clarity.

  Families can expect a coach who brings elite playing experience, championship‑caliber coaching, and a deep commitment to helping every young athlete grow as a player and a person.