Former Cardinal standout Rachel Marrion is in her third season as an assistant coach with the CUA softball program.  Marrion started all four years for CUA as an undergrad, first as a catcher and later at third base, and also served as captain of the team during her sophomore, junior and senior seasons. 

Off the field, Marrion was awarded the SAAC Student-Athlete Role Model award as a senior, and she also received the Martha Comisky award for her leadership to the university and community.   Marrion graduated in 2007 with a double major in politics and education.

Following graduation, Marrion traveled to Cameroon, West Africa where she served as a volunteer in the Peace Corps.  She was also selected as a reserve player on the Great Britain national softball team in 2007.

In her current coaching role with CUA, Marrion works with the Cardinal infielders and catchers, in addition to recruitment, strength and conditioning, camps and clinics, and academic support.

Marrion is currently working on a master’s degree in education and plans to become a high school social studies teacher.  She resides in Riverdale Park, Md. and works in Falls Church, Va.