SMU women's soccer elevates Miles Vaughn, sharpening their attack and developing top talent as they solidify their ACC presence.
SMU women’s soccer continues to invest in its upward trajectory, announcing the promotion of Miles Vaughn to Associate Head Coach ahead of the 2026 season.
The move reflects both continuity and confidence as the Mustangs push deeper into ACC competition.
Head coach Nicole Nelson praised Vaughn’s impact since arriving on the Hilltop, particularly during SMU’s transition into the Atlantic Coast Conference.
Vaughn has served as a key architect behind roster construction, helping the program recruit and develop talent capable of competing at one of the nation’s highest levels.
Now entering his third season with the Mustangs, Vaughn’s influence has been felt most clearly in the attacking third. Over the past two seasons, SMU has produced 57 goals and recorded 16 multi-goal matches, a sign of both depth and consistency in the final third. His hands-on work with offensive players has helped reshape SMU into a more dynamic, confident side.
Player development has also been a major focus, as Vaughn played a significant role in the emergence of midfielder Lindsay Nicholson, who earned national recognition as one of TopDrawerSoccer’s Top 100 Freshmen.
That kind of individual growth has been a hallmark of SMU’s recent progress.
Before joining SMU in the spring of 2024, Vaughn spent six seasons with the Maryland Terrapins men’s soccer program.
During his time at College Park, Maryland won the 2018 NCAA National Championship and made five NCAA Tournament appearances, gaining valuable experience in championship-level environments.
A Dallas native, Vaughn brings strong credentials to the role, holding a USSF A-Youth Coaching License and an NSCAA Advanced National License with a Distinguished Pass.
As SMU continues to establish itself in the ACC, elevating Vaughn provides stability and vision. For the Mustangs, the message is clear: the foundation is set, and the future is still rising.