Kansas City, Mo. — Head Coach of the Aquinas College women's soccer team James DeCosemo has been named to the 2024 NAIA Women North Region Staff of the Year, as the No. 5-rated Saints finished with a 17-1-2 (11-0-1) overall. 

To qualify for consideration, a coach must be an individual United Soccer Coaches member. In order to vote for Regional and National Staff of the Year, the institution must be a College Services member. To qualify for Staff of the Year, coaching staff should exhibit the following:

• Knowledge of the game (rules, systems, coaching philosophy)
• Rapport with the team (respect of the players)
• Team image (team conduct, style of play, performance)
• Conduct on the field (positive behavior)
• Work for coaches organization (meetings, committees)
• Outside involvement (clinics, camps, conventions)
• Community involvement (leagues, banquets)
• Rapport with other coaches (cooperative, considerate)
• Rapport with officials
• Relationship with media (cooperative, considerate)
• Service to United Soccer Coaches

Coach Decosemo will not only receive a plaque for this honor but will also be honored at the United Soccer Coaches Convention in January.