Inside the Headset Presented by CoachComm
Mike Schmidt, Head Coach – Northern State
October 29, 2026
On this week’s episode of Inside the Headset – Presented by CoachComm, we sit down with Northern State University Head Football Coach Mike Schmidt. Now in his seventh season leading the Wolves, Schmidt discusses his coaching journey and the experiences that have shaped his career at both the Division II and Division III levels.
Schmidt took over the Northern State program in 2020 after spending four seasons as the head coach at UW-La Crosse, where he compiled a 27-13 record. Under his leadership, Northern State has earned national recognition, produced numerous All-Americans, and recorded several notable victories, including a 34-31 win over No. 10 Minnesota Duluth in 2025.
Before becoming a head coach, Schmidt developed his coaching experience at Minnesota State, the University of Dubuque, and UW-Platteville. His work at Dubuque earned him the 2013 AFCA Division III Assistant Coach of the Year award.
A graduate of UW-La Crosse, Schmidt was a four-year letter winner in both football and baseball before beginning his coaching career.
In this episode, Schmidt shares insights from his coaching journey, the transition into leading a program, and the experiences that have influenced his approach to coaching.
Inside the Headset is presented by CoachComm
Follow Coach Schmidt and Northern State Football here: @NSUCoachSchmidt and @NSUWolves_FB
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Mike Schmidt, Head Coach – Northern State
On this week’s episode of Inside the Headset – Presented by CoachComm, we sit down with Northern State University Head Football Coach Mike Schmidt. Now in his seventh season leading the Wolves, Schmidt discusses his coaching journey and the experiences that have shaped his career at both the Division II and Division III levels.
Schmidt took over the Northern State program in 2020 after spending four seasons as the head coach at UW-La Crosse, where he compiled a 27-13 record. Under his leadership, Northern State has earned national recognition, produced numerous All-Americans, and recorded several notable victories, including a 34-31 win over No. 10 Minnesota Duluth in 2025.
Before becoming a head coach, Schmidt developed his coaching experience at Minnesota State, the University of Dubuque, and UW-Platteville. His work at Dubuque earned him the 2013 AFCA Division III Assistant Coach of the Year award.
A graduate of UW-La Crosse, Schmidt was a four-year letter winner in both football and baseball before beginning his coaching career.
In this episode, Schmidt shares insights from his coaching journey, the transition into leading a program, and the experiences that have influenced his approach to coaching.
Inside the Headset is presented by CoachComm
Follow Coach Schmidt and Northern State Football here: @NSUCoachSchmidt and @NSUWolves_FB
Want access to more coaching resources, professional development opportunities, and exclusive AFCA content? Join the AFCA today!
For more information about the AFCA, visit www.AFCA.com. For more interesting articles, check out The Insider and subscribe to our weekly email.
If you are interested in more in-depth articles and videos, please become an AFCA member. You can find out more information about membership and specific member benefits on the AFCA Membership Overview page. If you are ready to join, please fill out the AFCA Membership Application.
