Marian University Men's Soccer

James Jenkins was named the Head Men's Soccer coach at Marian University on May 2nd, 2023. James returned to his alma mater as the Assistant Men's Coach in January before being elevated to the Head Coach a few months after. Prior to Marian, James spent the 2022 Fall year as the first assistant to NCAA Division III school, DePauw University In his first year at the helm of Marian, he took the program to a 12-5-2 record and receiving votes for the first time since 2006. In his second year, the program made history finishing 14-5-3 and earning its first ever bid into the NAIA national tournament, advancing to the second round.  A native of Liverpool, England. James spent time at Everton FC as a youngster, before moving on to Accrington Stanley as an u18's player. In the summer of 2014, James signed a two-year professional contract with Accrington Stanley, making numerous appearances as a professional.