Upper Iowa University Athletics

Patrick Ritter enters his second season as the head coach of the Upper Iowa's women's soccer program in 2026. He previously coached at Bluefield University during the 2022, 2023 and 2024 seasons.

In 2024, he guided the Rams to a 4-11-12 (2-9-2) record—its most wins since 2017. The four victories under his tutelage in the 2024 campaign surpassed the total number of wins the program achieved between 2018 and 2023.

Ritter was the assistant coach at NCAA Division II Missouri Southern State University in Joplin, Missouri prior to his time at Bluefield. At MSSU, Ritter coached 11 all-conference performers, and during his tenure, members of the team garnered 36 conference academic awards. 
 
Ritter holds a B.A. in Mathematics from Dakota Wesleyan University and an M.A. in Sports Administration from the University of Saint Mary. He holds certifications from the United Soccer Coaches, the United States Soccer Federation, the U.S. Men's National Team Symposium and the American Red Cross.

Patrick Ritter: Year-by-Year at Upper Iowa (4-12-2, 2-11-1 GLVC, one season)
 

2025

4-12-2 (2-11-1 GLVC)