Michael Marich enters his 12th season as head coach of the JCU Women's Soccer program during the 2023-24 school year.

During his previous 12 years at the helm, Marich owns an overall mark of 93-88-29 (.512), and an OAC record of 49-38-12 (.556).

Previously, Marich served as an assistant for the Blue Streaks from 2008-11. Marich graduated from the University of Akron in December 2003, where he earned a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and Marketing.

2022

Finished season 10-9-1 (5-4 in the OAC)

Reached OAC semifinal

3 All-OAC honorees

Emily Patrzyk was named to the All-Region Third Team

Two All-Ohio selections

15 Academic All-OAC student-athletes

2021

Finished season 7-11-1 (2-7 in the OAC)

One All-OAC honoree

18 Academic All-OAC student-athletes

2020-2021

Finished season 4-5-1 (4-4-1 in the OAC)

Reached OAC quarterfinal

Two All-OAC honorees

2019

Finished season 10-7-3 (6-4-1 in the OAC)

Reached OAC semifinal

Jaclyn Audino was named to the Great Lakes All-Region Second Team

One All-Ohio selection

Three Academic All-Ohio selections

Three All-OAC honorees

Ten Academic All-OAC members

2018

Finished season 7-11-1 (4-6-0 in the OAC)

Reached OAC quarterfinal

Bailey Fischer was named to the Great Lakes All-Region Third Team

One All-Ohio selection

One Academic All-Ohio selection

Two All-OAC honorees

Eight Academic All-OAC members

2017

Finished season 11-6-2 (7-3-1 in the OAC)

Reached OAC semifinal

Bailey Fischer was named to the Great Lakes All-Region Second Team

Bailey Fischer was named OAC Forward of the Year

Three All-Ohio selections

One Academic All-Ohio selection

Five All-OAC honorees

Two Academic All-OAC members

2016

Finished season 7-7-6 (4-4-2 in the OAC)

Reached OAC quarterfinal

Two All-Ohio selections

One Academic All-Ohio selections

Four All-OAC honorees

Four Academic All-OAC members

2015

Finished season 7-12-2 (5-5-1 in the OAC)

Reached OAC semifinal

Two All-Ohio selections

Three Academic All-Ohio selections

Five All-OAC honorees

Four Academic All-OAC members

2014

Finished season 10-5-4 (4-3-3 in the OAC)

Reached OAC quarterfinal

NSCAA Team Academic Award

Kaylin Akerly was selected to the NSCAA Great Lakes All-Region Third Team

Haley McDonald was selected to the NSCAA Great Lakes All-Region Third Team

Haley McDonald earned OAC Goalkeeper of the Year honors

Two All-Ohio selections

Four Academic All-Ohio selections

Four All-OAC honorees

Seven Academic All-OAC members

2013

Finished season 11-7-3 (8-3-0 in the OAC)

OAC Regular Season Champions

Reached OAC final

Genny Goergen was selected to the NSCAA Great Lakes All-Region Second Team

Kaylin Akerly was selected to the NSCAA Great Lakes All-Region Third Team

Genny Goergen earned OAC Midfielder of the Year honors

Kaylin Acklin and Nicki Bohrer were selected to the Capital One Academic All-District Team

Three All-Ohio selections

Five Academic All-Ohio selections

Seven All-OAC honorees

Seven Academic All-OAC members

2012

Finished season 9-7-4 (4-3-4 in the OAC)

Reached OAC Final

NSCAA Team Academic Award

Kaylin Akerly was selected to the NSCAA Great Lakes All-Region Third Team

Kaylin Akerly earned OAC Forward of the Year honors

Two All-Ohio selections

Three Academic All-Ohio selections

Two All-OAC honorees

Four Academic All-OAC members

Playing Experience

2000-03:  University of Akron

2003-05:  Cleveland Internationals PDL

Captain at the University of Akron (2002 & 2003 seasons)

NCAA Tournament Qualifier (2001, 2002 & 2003)

All-MAC Selection (2001 & 2002)

Academic All-MAC (2003)

Academic All-Ohio (2003)

Year

Overall

OAC

OAC Tourney

NCAA's

2022

10-9-2

5-4

1-1

2021

7-11-1

2-7

0-0

2020-2021*

4-5-1

4-4-1

0-1

2019

10-7-3

5-3-1

1-1

2018

7-11-1

4-5-0

0-1

2017

11-6-2

6-2-1

1-1

2016

7-7-6

4-3-2

0-1

2015

7-12-2

4-4-1

1-1

2014

10-5-4

4-2-3

0-1

2013

11-7-3

7-2-0

1-1

2012

9-7-4

4-2-3

1-1

Total

93-88-29

49-38-12

6-10

0-0

*Pandemic/COVID-19 Shortened Season

Personal

A native of Northeast Ohio, Marich lives in Twinsburg with his wife Brooke and two children Gavin and Lilliana. Marich holds a United State Soccer Federation (USSF) "A" Youth coaching license and coaches for the Internationals Soccer Club in the Major League Soccer (MLS) Development Academy.

Marich holds a USSF "A" Youth coaching license.