KANSAS CITY, Mo. - On Wednesday, December 10, the United Soccer Coaches (USC) association named the Marian women's soccer coaching staff as its 2025 Women's NAIA North Region Staff of the Year. 

Marian's coaching staff in 2025, comprised of head coach Justin Sullivan and assistants Doug Starnes, Noelle Molenda, and Mike Beckner, led Marian to the second-best record in program history, as the Knights were 20-1-2 on the season. Marian won the Crossroads League Regular Season Championship with an 8-0-1 overall mark and reached the NAIA Quarterfinals.

Sullivan was tabbed as the Crossroads League Coach of the Year earlier this season and led a program that saw six players earn honors from the Crossroads League, including Katie Koger, who was named Player of the Year. 

Marian's coaching staff led the program to its seventh consecutive NAIA National Tournament appearance in 2025.

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