Coach Margueritte Aozasa: Inside the Mind of an NCAA Champion & The Power of Good Parenting

The Coop with Kit

Kit sits down with powerhouse Margueritte Aozasa — the youngest coach ever to win an NCAA soccer championship — for a wide-ranging, wisdom-packed convo that goes way beyond the field. They talk about the mindset that made her a champion, how her parents shaped her confidence, and what it really takes to lead with heart. From childhood dreams of playing Major League Baseball to balancing motherhood and coaching at the highest level — this is one of those episodes you’ll want to bookmark and share with your kids.

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It’s a coaching masterclass for the driven — and the ones who helped them rise.

On this episode of The Coop with Kit, host Kit Hoover is joined by UCLA Women’s Soccer head coach Margueritte Aozasa — who made history as the youngest coach to win an NCAA championship… in her very first season. 🔥

So, what’s behind the mindset of a young, wildly successful leader with zero ego and all the heart? Kit and Margueritte dive into the parenting, grit, and game strategy that built a championship-caliber woman — and how you can apply it at home, in your job, or anywhere you’re building a team.

What you’ll hear in this episode:

• The no-nonsense mindset that took Margueritte from standout athlete to NCAA-winning coach

• The parenting playbook that shaped her quiet confidence — no drama, no pressure, just “we’ve got you”

• Why imposter syndrome never had a chance — and the underrated power of not overthinking

• What she’s learned about leading Gen Z women, managing big personalities, and building team culture from scratch

• The realities of coaching while pregnant, breastfeeding while recruiting, and the postpartum truths no one talks about (yes, mesh underwear included)

• How to lead with curiosity, lose with grace, and parent like a coach — and coach like a parent

• Her take on NIL, the pressure to win, and why she doesn’t believe in blueprints

If you’re a coach, a parent, a leader — or someone navigating your next chapter — this one’s for you.

Tune in. Be inspired. And redefine what success really looks like.

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This episode was produced by Kit Hoover and Harper McDonald. Business Development by Casey Ladd. Editing by You & Me Media.

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