Hope College head women's soccer coach Holly Van Noord has been voted the 2026 MIAA Women's Soccer Coach of the Year for the first time in her career following another successful season at the helm of the Flying Dutch.

In her third season leading the program, Van Noord guided Hope to a share of the MIAA regular-season championship, finishing with a 7-0-1 record in league play. The Flying Dutch capped off their season by capturing the 2026 MIAA Women's Soccer Tournament Championship Presented by Collegiate Credit Union, earning the program's fourth tournament title in its history.

Van Noord's leadership was also reflected in the individual recognition earned by her student-athletes. Jessica Reyes was named the 2026 MIAA Newcomer of the Year, while five Flying Dutch earned All-MIAA First Team honors and two were selected to the All-MIAA Second Team.

Forward Halle Barnard, goalkeeper Clara Feenstra, defender Mia Hesley, forward Alexis Suptela. and Reyes made the 12-member All-MIAA First Team. Forward Kayla Cannon and midfielder Jenna Schreiber are among 12 All-MIAA Second Team honorees.

Since taking over the program, Van Noord has established Hope as one of the conference's top programs. Under her leadership, the Flying Dutch have compiled an impressive 20-2-2 record in MIAA competition since the 2024 season.

Van Noord and the Flying Dutch will now turn their attention to the NCAA Division III Women's Soccer Tournament. Hope earned the MIAA's automatic qualifying bid and will face Simpson College in the first round on Friday, November 13, at 3:30 p.m. CT.