John Carroll University

John Carroll University Dept of Athletics
20700 North Park Blvd. University Heights, OH 44118

Division 3 Ohio Midwest

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Michael Marich

Michael Marich enters his 13th season as head coach of the JCU Women's Soccer program during the 2024-25 school year.

During his previous 12 years at the helm, Marich owns an overall mark of 109-90-34 (.541), and an OAC record of 57-38-13 (.588).

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.

2023

Enjoyed a historic season, as the Blue Streaks won the OAC Regular Season & Tournament Championships

Reached the Elite 8 of the NCAA Tournament, longest postseason run in program history

Finished the season 16-2-5, which included a 21-match unbeaten streak

First undefeated conference season (8-0-1) in program history

United Soccer Coaches Region VII Staff of the Year

OAC Coach of the Year

Madeline Martin named OAC Goalkeeper & Freshman of the Year

6 All-OAC honorees, 6 All-Ohio selections, 12 Academic All-OAC student-athletes

Madyson Rosado honored as a United Soccer Coaches Women's Scholar All-American

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)

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.

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Jake Cooper

Jake Cooper '98 enters his sixth season with the Blue Streaks in the 2024-25 academic year.

The Blue Streaks enjoyed a magical campaign during his fifth season with the program. John Carroll Women's Soccer went undefeated for the first time in Ohio Athletic Conference play to win the regular season crown before roaring for an OAC Tournament Championship. The Blue Streaks then went on a fantastic run through the NCAA Tournament, reaching the Elite 8 following wins over Cortland, #8 Case Western Reserve, and #14 MIT. Eventually, the run ended at Messiah, but not before setting new program bests for an undefeated streak (21 matches) and for longest postseason run.

Head Coach Michael Marich and Cooper won United Soccer Coaches Region VII Staff of the Year, while Marich accepted OAC Coach of the Year honors as well.

In Cooper's fourth season in 2022, the Blue Streaks tallied a 10-9-1 record, reaching the OAC Tournament Semifinal. John Carroll tallied three All-OAC selections. In the spring of 2021, the Blue Streaks finished 4-5-1 conference mark, reaching the OAC Tournament during the pandemic season. In the fall, the Blue Streaks finished with a 7-11-1 record. In his first year in 2019, JCU finished 10-7-3 (6-4-1 OAC), qualified for the OAC Tournament, and won the first round match vs Baldwin Wallace to advanced to the Semifinals.

Cooper spent 4 years as an assistant men’s coach at Notre Dame College. During his 4 years the Falcons went 46-21-4 and he led the 2nd team to an 11-1-2 record. The 2013 Falcons were Mountain East Conference Champions, were ranked as high as #4 in the Country and qualified for the NCAA tournament. The Team also qualified for the NCAA tournament in 2015.

Cooper has coached for 3 different High Schools on the boy’s side in the Cleveland Area. He led Shaker Heights to a 10-4-4 record, the last week of the season tied Medina (State Champion Division 1) and Revere (State Runner-Up Division 2). In 3 years at Nordonia, Cooper had a 25-24-4 record and is the only coach in school history to have a career winning record. The 2011 team holds the school record for wins and winning % with a 12-5-1 record. While at Orange High School for 10 years, Cooper had a 91-61-28 record and still holds the record for career victories. They won 2 league championships which were the first 2 in school history. In 2006, he led the school to the State Regional Semifinals, which is the farthest the team has reached in school history. In 2006 was News Herald Public School Coach of the Year. In 2005, Cooper was Cleveland Division 2 Boy’s Public School Coach of the Year and CVC Coach of the Year. In 2001 was CVC CO-Coach of the Year.

During his high school coaching tenure, four of his players earned All-Ohio nominations.

Cooper holds a USSF “A” License, NSCAA Premier Diploma, and NSCAA Regional Goalkeepers License.

Cooper earned a B.A. in Physical Education from John Carroll University in 1998, works as the Head Personal Trainer at a local Tennis Facility and resides in Solon with his wife and children.