SANTA CLARA, Calif. – Santa Clara women's soccer's coaches have been named the West Region Staff of the Year by United Soccer Coaches. The staff also took home the honor in 2005, 2013, and 2018.
 
The staff is led by head coach Jerry Smith who finished his 38th season at the helm of the Broncos in 2024. He is the winningest active head coach and third all-time in Division I women's soccer with 561 victories, 13 coming this year. He has led the program to 34 NCAA Tournament, 12 College Cups, and two National Championships (2001, 2020). Santa Clara also won its 14th West Coast Conference title under Smith this season.
 
Associate head coach Gregg Murphy completed his 16th season with the Broncos in 2024. Murphy works primarily with the attacking players.
 
Assistant coach Curtis McAlister has been with the program for the past 20 seasons. McAlister serves as the goalkeeper's coach.
 
Assistant coach Lizzy Johnson joined the program in 2023 and 2024 was her second with the team. She also serves as the recruiting and video coordinator.