Patrick Baker

Biography

Patrick Baker was named head coach of the Florida Atlantic University women’s soccer program in February 2013 after successful stints at NCAA Division I, II and III institutions. Baker is the fifth head coach in the program’s 22-year history. Baker has coached a total of eight student-athletes to the American All-Conference teams throughout the three seasons in the American Conference. Baker directed his Owls to 11 wins and a run to the Conference USA Championship game in the 2022 season. The Owls made their eighth straight appearance in the C-USA Tournament, and took the title game into double overtime, getting just edged out by UTSA. The 11 wins and championship game appearance each marked the first time the program has accomplished those feats since the 2019 season. Baker coached Gi Krstec to Conference USA Midfielder of the Year honors, the first major award winner for the Owls since the '19 campaign as well. Krstec, Bri Austin and Amanda Martin were all named to the United Soccer Coaches All-South Region teams. In the 2021 season, Baker led the Owls to their seventh consecutive appearance in the Conference USA Championship Tournament. The Owls topped Charlotte in penalty kicks to advance to the quarterfinal round. Baker coached three of his student-athletes to United Soccer Coaches All-South Region honors. Amanda Martin and Gi Krstec tallied Second Team All-South Region recognition, and Miracle Porter earned the Third Team honors. That trio also earned All-Conference USA