In July 2012, Schmidt became head coach of 1860 Munich II and then became head coach of the first team on 18 November 2012, when Reiner Maurer was sacked.
În iulie 2012, el a devenit antrenor principal la 1860 München II iar pe 18 noiembrie 2012 a devenit antrenor principal al primei echipe, atunci când Reiner Maurer a fost demis.