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John Carroll University

John Carroll University Dept of Athletics
20700 North Park Blvd. University Heights, OH 44118
Division 3 Ohio Midwest
Private Small Competitive team

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Michael Marich

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)

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Jake Cooper

Jake Cooper '98 enters his fifth season with the Blue Streaks in the 2023-24 academic year.


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.


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