Witkowski most recently served as associate head coach at Northwestern University.
Fairfield University Vice President for Athletics Paul Schlickmann announced on Monday that Krystian Witkowski will serve as the next head coach of the Fairfield University Men's Soccer program. Witkowski brings extensive coaching experience to Stag Country, both at the Division I level and in professional ranks.
"After an extensive and highly competitive national search, I am excited to announce Krystian as the next head coach of our men's soccer program," Schlickmann said. "Krystian possesses a high soccer IQ, is an elite recruiter, and owns a clear track record of success at each step in his competitive and professional journey. Krystian articulated a comprehensive vision for Fairfield men's soccer to achieve competitive prominence with adherence to a modern, holistic, student-athlete approach that aligns seamlessly with our University values and our department culture. We are thrilled to welcome him, his wife Jessie, and their son Leo to our Stags family."
"We have terrific momentum within Athletics at this time and our Men's Soccer program is poised for success," said University President Mark R. Nemec. "Krystian's experience in Major League Soccer, his significant coaching contributions at Northwestern and Army West Point, and his deep commitment to the holistic formation of student-athletes, make him the perfect candidate for us. We are all very excited that Krystian will be joining us, and are confidently looking forward to making strides in the seasons to come."
Witkowski has spent the past three seasons as a member of the Northwestern University coaching staff, first as assistant coach before being promoted to associate head coach. The Wildcats achieved a great deal of success during his tenure, highlighted by the team's 10-4-3 overall record in 2023: the program's best mark since its 2008 campaign. As a result of that success, Northwestern garnered its highest United Soccer Coaches Poll ranking — number 12 — and was listed among the nation's top 25 in six of 11 weeks.