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Webster University

Webster University Athletics
 470 E. Lockwood Ave Webster Groves, MO 63119
Division 3 Missouri Midwest
Private Small Developing team
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Nenad Curic

Curic enters his first season as the Head Men's Soccer Coach in 2023.


Curic came to Webster University after serving as the Men's Assistant Soccer Coach at Lindenwood (Mo.) University since 2005. He helped guide the team at three different collegiate levels including NAIA, NCAA Division II, and NCAA Division I. While at Lindenwood, his team won NCAA Regional Championships in 2012, 2013, and 2016. He was a part of the staff that was named the Central Region Coaching Staff of the Year in both 2016 and 2017. In 2013, Curic helped guide the Lions to an 18-1-3 overall record while finishing as the top ranked team in the country at the end of the regular season.


In addition to his collegiate coaching experience, Curic has been a part of numerous club teams in the St. Louis area including FC Real St. Louis, St. Louis Scott Gallagher, and FC Bordo. He also served as the SFS Coordinator at Lindenwood University from 2008 to 2022.


Curic played at Lindenwood during his collegiate career and was inducted into the Lindenwood Athletics Hall of Fame in 2015 for his playing days. He was a two-time honorable mention All-American and a three-time All-HAAC selection. He was a member of the first Lions men's soccer team to advance to the NAIA National Tournament in 2000 and also helped the team earn national bids in 2001 and 2003. During those four seasons, Lindenwood won two conference championships and two regional championships, went 78-13-5, and built the foundation that led to the 2004 National Championship. Curic used his final year of eligibility in 2010 and helped Lindenwood go 13-6-1 in its final season in the NAIA.


Curic is a three-time graduate of Lindenwood University. He holds a bachelor's degree in business administration and master's degrees in both human resources and international business. While in college, Curic was an intern for the U.S. Army as an interpreter.

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Ignacio Novas

Ignacio "Nacho" Novas was named the Gorloks Assistant Men's Soccer Coach for the 2023 season.


"Nacho is great addition to help our team grow on and off the field," said Curic. "He's been a part of the St Louis soccer community for over two decades and we are glad to have him on our team. Nacho brings a wealth of knowledge and passion for the game to our program."


Nacho comes to Webster University with vast coaching experience. He has previously coached at St. Patrick's High School (Uruguay), Christian Brothers College High School (Mo.), Ursuline Academy (Mo.), Webster Groves High School (Mo.), and Lindenwood University (Mo.). In addition, he has served as the JB Marine Boy's Director, the Head Coach of the Olympic Development Program, and as the Co-President of CarShield Futbol Club.


The Uruguay native played four years of college soccer at Lindenwood University. As a player, Nacho was a three-time all-conference honoree, a two-time all-region selection, and a four-time all-american including two times being named to the first team. He helped guide his team to the 2004 NAIA Men's Soccer National Championship and was named the 2004 NAIA Men's Soccer National Player of the Year. For his efforts on the field, he was inducted into the Lindenwood University Athletics Hall of Fame in 2013.

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