Marie Zidek

Biography

Marie Zidek was named the sixth head coach in DePaul volleyball history on Dec. 22, 2017 and will enter her eighth season as the leader of the program in fall of 2025. In 2024, she led the squad to their third BIG EAST Tournament qualification in four years, earning the program's first three-set victory in the league tournament against St. John's to advance to the BIG EAST semifinals. During the tournament, it was announced that a program-best four Blue Demons had earned All-BIG EAST honors - Aly Kindelberger, Audrey Klemp, Rachel Krasowski and Jill Pressly. Pressly was recognized unanimously for the third consecutive season while Krasowski became the first Blue Demon to earn the BIG EAST Libero of the Year award. The recognition for Krasowski was the first major conference award for any DePaul player since 2001. The 2024 season continued as DePaul was selected to host the National Invitational Volleyball Competition (NIVC), the first postseason volleyball to be hosted inside McGrath-Phillips Arena and second NIVC qualification in two years . While playing in the tournament, DePaul eclipsed 20 wins in a season for the first time since 2001, earning an impressive 21-14 record that included 10 home wins. The Blue Demons emerged victorious in two matches against Toledo and Omaha to reach the NIVC Great 8. Zidek had two players land on the All-BIG EAST Team in 2023. Jill Pressly earned unanimous honors for the second consecutive season, totaling 516 kills on the season and leadin