Marla Liesch began as the Valparaiso University women’s basketball administrative assistant prior to the 1997-1998 season.  She has been employed by the university since 1994, previously working with men’s basketball, the department of sociology, and in the athletics recruiting office.

With Valpo she helps run the day-to-day operations of the basketball department.  She serves as a receptionist and the office manager, and also assists with recruiting correspondence. In addition, she helps to organize various women’s basketball events and camps.

Liesch received her bachelor’s degree in sociology from Indiana University-Northwest in 1975.