Nicole Lukic
Sporting Director + Head Coach
Nicole Lukic is Aurora’s Sporting Director and Head Coach. In two seasons, Lukic has never lost a regular season game. In the inaugural season, Lukic led Aurora to a 11-0-1 record in the regular season and all the way to the championship game, which was Aurora’s first loss of the season. Lukic won the Heartland Division and was named the USL W coach of the year in 2022 with many Aurora players winning awards too. In 2023, Lukic once again led the team to an undefeated season going 12-0 to capture the Heartland Division Championship and then the Central Conference championship before losing in the quarterfinals to Indy Eleven. Under Lukic’s leadership, 5 Aurora players have signed professional contracts and are playing overseas.
“Being part of this club is so exciting. We are excited to play a technical, attacking style of soccer that helps players grow their game and continue their soccer careers at the highest level.”
- USSF A License
- Masters Degree
- 2022 USL W Coach of the Year
- 2022 High Performance Coach of the Year – Tucker Center
- 2021 Midwest Youth Boys Coach of the Year
- United Soccer Coaches 30 under 30
- Former NCAA D1 Player