Mike Graczyk is in his second year as an assistant for Lobo Men’s Soccer after returning to the program in January of 2014. Graczyk joined his alma mater after spending the previous three seasons as a member of Stanford Cardinal coaching staff. The Cardinal underwent a five-win improvement in Graczyk’s short time in Palo Alto. Stanford advanced to the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament last season before falling to PAC-12 rival Washington.
“I’m very grateful to Coach Fishbein for giving me an opportunity to come back and coach at a place that’s really close to my heart. I’m looking forward to working with such a tremendous group of guys and a great staff. Lobo Soccer’s future is bright, and I’m very excited to be a part of it,” Graczyk said.
The Albuquerque native was a member of the Lobo Soccer program from 2003 to 2007 and has cemented himself in the New Mexico record books. Graczyk is in second place in program history in career appearances (66), career wins (44) and career goals against average (0.68). He is the UNM goalkeeping record holder in career shutouts (30), wins in a season (18) and shutouts in a season (13). Graczyk was the starting goalkeeper for the 2005 season that saw the Lobos advance all the way to the national championship match.
He earned NSCAA Academic All-District and Academic All-MPSF honors during his career as well. After his senior season in 2007, Graczyk was selected by the Colorado Rapids in the MLS Draft. He spent time with the Rapids, FC Dallas and the San Jose Earthquakes during the 2008 and 2009 seasons.