Tim Nowak is in his first season as an assistant coach for the soccer team at the University of Arkansas. Prior to his hiring in Fayetteville, Nowak served as the head coach of the soccer program at Eastern Illinois University.

During his four years at Eastern Illinois, Nowak compiled a 28-42-10 overall record but it was during conference play that his teams shined. The Panthers posted a 17-11-7 record in OVC play under the direction of Nowak. He led EIU to four OVC Tournament appearances, including two semifinals and the 2005 OVC Championship game.

Nowak developed a strong core of talented players during his tenure in Charleston, Ill. He coached seven first-team All-OVC performers at Eastern Illinois, including the 2006 OVC Player of the Year, Kellie Floyd. Nowak commitment was as strong in the classroom as five Panthers earned academic all-district honors and Meghan Ryon was an academic All-American in 2007.

Prior to his stint at Eastern Illinois, Nowak was an assistant coach at the University of Louisville (2001-04). He was part of a coaching staff that guided the Cardinals’ to a 12-5-3 record in 2004, the program’s first above-.500 record since 1993. That season, Louisville finished tied for fourth place in Conference USA.

Nowak played collegiate soccer as a goalkeeper at Western Illinois University where he was a three-year letterwinner. He also holds National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) Advanced National Coaching and NSCAA Goalkeeping diplomas.