Nick Barry

Biography

Nick enters his sixth season at Michigan State. He comes to East Lansing after spending time as the men’s Assistant Coach at Albion College from 2017-2019. The Wheaton, Illinois native brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the program, having both played and coached collegiate soccer. "I would like to thank Athletic Director Matt Arend and Coach Wytse Molenaar for helping me develop as a coach in my time at Albion College. I would like to thank Coach Rensing for the opportunity to join one of the most well-respected programs in college soccer." Over the previous five seasons at MSU, Nick has helped two Spartan Goalkeepers reach the professional ranks (Hunter Morse 22’ & Owen Finnerty 23’) and Zac Kelly earn 2024 B1G Goalkeeper of the Year honors. Prior to MSU, Nick was a goalkeeper at the University of Wisconsin – Oshkosh (2011-2014) where he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in History as well as playing on various club teams (Milwaukee Torrent - 2015-2017 & AFC Ann Arbor - 2018) throughout his soccer career. Barry earned his graduate degree from Lakeland University with a Master’s in Leadership and Organizational Development and holds his USSF National D License.”