Another huge step has been taken in the rebuilding of NCAA Division II athletics for Sonoma State. Molly Marrin has been named as the new head Coach for our Women's Basketball team, where she will bring over a decade of coaching experience and a track record of success to Sonoma State. The team is scheduled to return to action in the Fall of 2027.  

Marrin joins Sonoma State after spending 10 seasons as head coach at Regis University in Denver, Colorado. During her time there, she recorded 169 wins, and led the team to three NCAA Division II Tournament appearances, and back to back Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference Tournament championships. Marrin's coaching career includes experience at several NCAA Division I programs, where she focused on recruiting and player development. Her previous stops include the University of Denver, University of San Francisco, North Dakota State University, Wright State University and the University of Northern Colorado. 

After leaving Regis University in 2025, Marrin continued working with athletes through Level up Coaching, a basketball training and consulting organization she founded. The organization focuses on helping players develop their skills, navigate the college recruiting process and prepare for opportunities at the collegiate level. 

She also expanded her involvement in the sport through broadcasting, where she worked as a women's basketball analyst for the University of Wyoming and the Mountain West Network. Through her career, Marrin has emphasized building strong team cultures while helping student-athletes grow, both on and off the court. 

"We are excited to welcome a leader whose vision for this program is built on hard work and a standard of excellence that will elevate our student athletes to new heights," said Joan McDermott, Sonoma State's interim director of athletics. "Coach Marrin is a proven winner, but most important, she has a deep understanding of how to develop student athletes on and off the court." She embodies the philosophy of 'student first, athlete second'."

Marrin also had a four-year playing career at Regis, where she earned first-team All RMAC honors and was selected twice to the RMAC All-Tournament Team. She was named the university's Female Student Athlete of the Year, and graduated in 2003 with a bachelor's degree in communications and later earned a master's degree in sports administration from the Northern Colorado University. 

"I would like to thank President Spagna and AD McDermott for the incredible opportunity to lead the Seawolves Women's basketball program into this exciting new chapter. I strongly believe in their student-centered vision and am committed to making that approach a core value of our women's basketball program," Marrin said. 

Marrin's appointment marks a new chapter for Sonoma State women's basketball as the program looks ahead to the next stage of competition. Her experience across Division I and Division II programs brings a background in recruiting, player development, and building team culture

"Seawolves fans can look forward to a women's basketball program committed to serving the community and built around high-character student-athletes," Marrin said. "Next season, we will bring a tough, up-tempo, and exciting brand of basketball to the court."

As Sonoma State continues to build back our Division II NCAA program, we are excited to welcome Coach Marrin and see the energy, experience and leadership she will bring to help shape the team's next chapter.